Forbidden Bad Boys by Michelle Love

Author:Michelle Love
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Michelle Love

Chapter 27

James

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I keep my eyes on the pavement in front of me as I walk, pretending that I don’t notice the people I’m passing on the street. I can feel the glances in my direction when I push past those with children or dogs, but I’m not interested in being friendly, or even polite for that matter.

Tommy called me about an hour ago, telling me that he was about to get on his flight to New York City. There’s a part of me that’s upset that he’s gone. It’s bringing about a finality that I really do have to move on. I know that I’m going to be flying out of town in the next couple days, and I want to speak to Nikki again before I do, but the fact that Tommy is already gone is putting the pressure on.

I was surprised to hear that he decided to stop by and say goodbye to Dad before he left. I don’t know what convinced him to do that, but he sounded glad that he had. He told me that it went better than the other day, and Dad told him he was happy to see us all again. I assured Tommy I would take the time to say goodbye before I left as well, though, right now, Nikki is really the only one I want to see.

I haven’t really talked to her since I stopped by the other night. I want to text her, but I don’t like the feeling I get when she brushes me off or ignores me—something she’s been doing a lot lately. I don’t know what the fuck is wrong with her, and it angers me that she isn’t being upfront with me.

Up until our argument the other night, I was having such a fantastic time getting to know her again—not just on our date but through our text messages. And I thought that she was enjoying it too. I know that she couldn’t have faked the connection I felt when we had sex.

I wish I knew what was going on inside her head, but I don’t have anyone to talk to about it.

Tommy returned the rental car that morning, so I decide to take myself for a walk around town. I tell myself it’s just a coincidence that I end up just around the corner from Nikki’s apartment. I justify it to myself, telling myself that I don’t have any idea if she’s home or not.

How could I? I haven’t messaged her or called her, and she hasn’t made any effort to keep in contact with me, either. I tell myself that this is perfectly normal, though I find it harder and harder to resist the urge to go up and see her when I walk by.

When I get outside her apartment building, I stand with my hands in my pockets, looking up at the window. I can’t tell if she’s home or not; the afternoon sun is glistening off the window too brightly for me to see anything inside.

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