Finding Karma by Stacy M Wray

Author:Stacy M Wray [Wray, Stacy M]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction
Publisher: Stacy M. Wray
Published: 2017-01-11T18:30:00+00:00

chapter nineteen

June 2013

“Golden Boy is an ass.”

Jeremy’s brows lift in surprise. “What’s he done now?”

I fill him in on everything that took place up until I left. We’re now on our fourth PBR, knowing I need to switch to water. He’s such a great listener – one of the things I love most about him.

His infamous smirk appears, usually signaling I’m not going to like what comes out of his mouth next. “Why are you letting him get under your skin so bad?”

I know he’s goading me – one of his favorite things to do. I shrug. “Because he’s an ass.”

“And this Lee character? You aren’t seriously going to continue seeing him, are you?” He scratches the back of his head, seeming concerned about the guy I had been spending so much time with.

I scoff at his comment. “Did you hear the things I just told you? He’s an even bigger ass than Braden. It must be Ass Week in L.A..” I dramatically plop my forearms on the table, crisscrossed, and sink my head into them. “Why can’t things be simple, Jeremy? Why can’t I find my perfect someone?”

My drinking partner is silent. No smartass comment. No heartfelt wisdom. The silence concerns me so I lift my head slowly, wondering if he’s still seated in front of me.

Jeremy wears the biggest grin I’ve ever seen on his face. Well, it battles the one I saw earlier in the parking lot of Caldner’s. It’s like he’s daring me to say something. To answer my own question.

Deep down inside, I know what he’s thinking.

It must be Ass Week in Colorado, too.

We stay long enough that my slight drunkenness has faded, the greasy burger helping immensely. It’s nearly after one in the morning when I drop Jeremy off at his car.

Before he gets out, he asks, “How long are you staying?”

I guess I hadn’t really thought that through – I’d been so eager to pack up and go. “I’m not sure. I guess it all depends if I have any jobs come through. And what plays out with the job at Braden’s company.” I hate bringing up his name. Jeremy smirks every time.

He stares straight ahead, out through the windshield, for a moment, his head resting against the back of the seat. Rolling it to his left, he looks at me, saying, “I hope Rachael gets home before you leave. I’d love for you to meet her.”

My heart swells with pride, knowing Jeremy may have met the love of his life. I’ve never seen him like this. I pray she treats him well, guarding his heart with her life. Then I wonder what it will be like to share him. If this will affect our relationship.

If tonight is any indication, no…it won’t. Jeremy’s personality is large enough to encompass the whole state.

Back at my parents’ house, I slip under the covers of my old bed, loving the way it feels. After spending the evening with Jeremy, I’m feeling more in control, my life much more in perspective than when I left.

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