Every Little Piece by Kate Ashton

Author:Kate Ashton
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ashton Books
Published: 2013-12-03T16:00:00+00:00

My feet are still numb from the ocean, so I stumble back into the restaurant. On my break, all I wanted was a peek at the stormy crashing surf that matched my insides. I didn’t expect to meet Seth. I didn’t expect to talk to him. Or kiss him. And a date? I mean, seriously. What was he thinking? I wrap my arms around myself and rub the goosebumps from my skin. I’ve missed him desperately and deeply, more than I ever realized.

An ache settles in my chest and for the first time in months I want to cry. But along with the ache comes the truth that this can’t happen. That he and I can’t exist in this world, at least not together. I made a promise. One I intend to keep.

I grab empty plates and mugs and carry them over to the counter. I slam them down a little too hard. The dishwasher keeps about his work, not caring if I break dishes. But Tom will care. This is his place, and he graciously gave me a place to stay and a job. I lean against the counter and take deep breaths, trying to stop the trembling, soaking in the familiar sounds. The chatter of the patrons, the clinking of dishes. But that laugh. That’s new.

Seth’s new girl leans against the counter, her bubbly smile plastered all over her face. Jealousy stabs at me but I push it away. What is she doing here? Does Seth know? I stride over and stand next to Justine who’s talking with her while she cleans up. I cross my arms and study the girl.

Justine nudges me and whispers. “Hey, loosen up.”

The girl smiles but behind the smile is knowledge, like she knows me. I take a step back. How much did Seth tell her?

She sticks out her hand. “I’m Katie.”

“Nice to meet you,” I mutter, then turn around without shaking her hand. It’s rude but I’m shocked she knows me.

“Haley!” Justine calls me back. “Katie’s starting work tomorrow morning. Can you train her? I’ll be at the dentist.”

“What?” My guard drops. I don’t think I can be around little miss sunshine for a full shift.

“I’m sorry.” She shrugs, her eyes pleading. “There’s no one else.”

“Fine.” Then I make a decision. “Want to go out tonight? Hit the bars?”

“Huh?” Justine stops wiping off the counter. “Seriously?” A spark lights in her eyes. “You want to go out?”

“Yes.”

While Justine and I talk about our plans, Katie says goodbye and slips out. I won’t have to deal with her until tomorrow morning. Tonight? I can forget about everything. And screw Seth. If he’s going to tell everyone my history then he can go to hell.

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