Lives Undone by Aitana Moore

Author:Aitana Moore [Moore, Aitana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-08-15T04:00:00+00:00

FIFTEEN

James awoke with a start the next morning.

He had dreamt of Lee, that much he knew. It was rare for him to remember a dream, but he couldn't help feeling haunted. His subconscious might have been trying to warn him about something.

What had he dreamt?

Before breakfast he sat in the garden to meditate and let his mind wander where it willed. To get lost was often the way to find things.

Mi amor.

Diego called Lee "my love" to make up for the fact that he couldn't sleep with her.

How was it possible? Even when Lee had been cold to the touch, apparently inaccessible, she had been irresistibly sensual. Diego might not be able to discern the special fascination she held, but he must see the obvious: she was beautiful.

Was Diego so addicted to heroin that he couldn’t muster any desire for her, or the remote ability to function? Wouldn’t he then look less healthy than he did and show other signs of his habit?

James meditated until his mind was clear of thoughts — but while he was having breakfast, he called Pete. "Didn't you say the Aguirre boys go to your club?"

"Indeed, indeed. They play Jai Alai every Saturday, come rain or come shine."

"Invite me tomorrow."

"Seriously? What are you going to do, brain Diego with the ball? Suffocate him with the basket?"

"Perhaps."

"All right, then. Just don't make me play with them. They're competitive bastards."

The next morning, Pete considered James as they sat in the veranda of the club. "You're such a ponce!"

James looked down at his white uniform. "I'm in disguise."

"I dearly wish you'd let me into your plan for—"

"There isn't a plan. Just want to talk to that villain.”

"—Diego!"

"Yes, that arrant villain, Diego."

"I mean he is behind you."

Pete was already standing, and James turned in time to see Diego bearing down on them with a smile and an outstretched hand. He stood as well.

"Pete. And Mr. Bryce. How are you?"

James shook his hand. "Call me James, please."

Diego seemed calmer than the first time they met, having probably arrived at the conclusion that Caitlin hadn’t told James about his blackmail.

"Never seen you here before," Diego said.

"I'm Pete's guest. He was going to teach me to play Jai Alai, as you see, but he hurt himself like a fool."

Pete touched his ribcage. “Made the tiniest movement and I'm in terrible pain."

Stepping back, Diego motioned toward his Jai Alai outfit. "Then we can do each other a favor. I was supposed to play with my brother, but he dropped out this morning. I'm looking for a partner."

"What a coincidence," Pete said brightly.

"I'm not sure I'll be worth your game, but I'm willing to give it a try,” James added.

"There's a court just for two people — it won't be a real match, but we will break a sweat and exercise a little. Come on."

Diego walked ahead of them to get the keys to the court.

"You're not going to show off, are you?" Pete asked James.

"How can I show off if I don't know the game? He'll trounce me.

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