Dirt by Susan Shultz

Author:Susan Shultz [Shultz, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Full Fathom Five Digital
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

It’s early, and I’m not ready to face Scott yet.

I stop at a local bar I frequent on the way home, usually accompanied by Scott or work friends.

I just need some time to think.

And a drink.

Badly.

“Hey, DeRosa! Rough day?” says the bartender, Henry.

“You have no idea,” I say.

“The usual?”

“Yes, please—and a shot of something—thanks, Henry.”

“A shot? Wow. Must be a really rough day. You don’t do that stuff.”

I do now, I think.

“Here you go,” he says.

I grab the cold beer in front of me and take a long sip.

I brush back my auburn hair and pull my glasses off to rub my tired eyes.

Ten years on the job and I’ve got what to show for it?

A boss with no balls and even less integrity will do that to you, DeRosa.

I’ve got more balls than any man I know.

Maybe Ainsley was on to something, I think. As soon as that thought crosses my mind, I laugh.

I pick up the shot.

Here’s to you, Ainsley. Wish we could have hunted ‘em down together!

I take another sip of beer and laugh some more.

“Hey, honey, what’s so funny over there?” a man in a wrinkled suit down the bar asks.

“Excuse me? Are you talking to me?” I say.

His eyes travel down to my legs, which are crossed under my skirt.

“You better believe it,” he slurs.

Let me guess, you sad, drunk man. You're still out from a martini lunch and will probably sexually harass your poor secretary when you get back.

This guy reminds me of Daniel, Ainsley’s bastard, hedge fund ex-husband twenty years from now. Doesn’t he?

Yes, yes, he does, Lila.

“Well, sir, that’s really none of your business,” I say, smiling.

“You okay over there, Lila?” Henry asks meaningfully.

“Yeah, I’m fine. Just fine,” I say.

“Hey, Henry, I’m jush bein’ friendly. Right, honey?” the drunk man says.

“Sure,” I say, smiling mysteriously.

I know! I’ve got it. I’ll write a book, I think.

I’ve got money saved. I can sell this one easily!

I smile widely to myself.

“Another beer, Henry. I’ve got something to celebrate over here,” I say.

“All right! You and Scott finally get engaged?” he says.

“Nah, nah, something better than that,” I say, without thinking.

But, there is still Scott to think of...

Before I can sell it to anyone else, I’ve got to sell it to him.

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