Color Me Smart by Jen Talty

Author:Jen Talty [Talty, Jen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Jupiter Press
Published: 2020-04-10T05:00:00+00:00

5

The last thing Jackie needed right now was Edwin. Maybe he wouldn’t bother approaching her, but she knew that would be too much to ask.

“Jackie, fancy seeing you here,” Edwin said, standing in front of the table with his hands in his pockets and a huge smile on his face. “I’ve been trying to reach you.”

“I’m in the middle of something,” she said.

“We need to talk.” Edwin had the nerve to pull up a chair.

“Um, I’m sorry,” Alston said. “We’re kind of busy here, if you don’t mind.”

“Actually, I do mind. Jackie and I have a lot of unfinished business.” Edwin folded his arms across his chest. “I don’t know who you are, but Jackie and I have a long history.”

Alston stretched out his arm. “I’m Alston. Jackie’s date. So, now you know who I am, and you can leave.”

Christ. Chest pounding. Wonderful.

“A date? That’s funny. Jackie isn’t dating, and if she were, she’d be back with me, where she belongs.”

“Edwin, just leave. I told you we’re done, and I meant it.”

“I have some things to tell you that might change your mind.” Edwin reached across the table and took her hand.

“Take your hands off the lady,” Alston said with a gruff tone. He leaned forward. “Don’t make me do something we will both regret.”

“Are you threatening me?” Edwin asked.

“Oh for the love of God. I’m not going to sit here and listen to the two of you swing dicks.” She stood and tossed her purse over her head. “Edwin, thanks for ruining my night. Don’t contact me again. If you do, be prepared for harassment charges.” She sucked in a deep breath. “Alston, thanks for dinner. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“Nope. I’m taking you home.” Alston jumped from the table and looped his arm around her waist. “Let’s go.” He gave her a tiny push.

She didn’t bother to fight him simply because she didn’t really want to walk home alone knowing Edwin would probably follow her, and that wouldn’t be good. “You don’t have to walk me home.”

“Walk? You live around here?”

“Yeah. I live in Glover Heights.”

“You’ve got to be kidding me,” he said. “Not only am I doing an Airbnb there, but that’s where I bought my townhouse.”

“It’s a small world.” She glanced over her shoulder.

“Is he following us?”

“He’s standing at the light post by the restaurant. I’m sure he’ll linger behind us. I’m sure I’ll get a ton of texts and maybe a few phone calls.”

“Will he come banging on your door?”

“He hasn’t yet, but he’s becoming more aggressive.” She needed to shut the fuck up. Telling Alston about her problems with Edwin wouldn’t be too smart. On the other hand, having him hang out for a short time might be just enough of a deterrent for Edwin.

“Aggressive how?”

“I don’t want to bore you with the stupid details.”

This time he took a peek over his shoulder. “Well, he’s still behind us, so humor me, unless you want to really see my temper in full swing.” He tightened his grip on her waist, heaving her a little closer.

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