Unsportsmanlike Conduct: An Older Woman Younger Man Romance (Rules of the Game Book 4) by Emma Tharp

Author:Emma Tharp [Tharp, Emma]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-04-29T16:00:00+00:00

Ten

Lydia

"I've missed you," Kenny says, walking up behind me and putting both of his hands on my shoulders, giving them a relaxing squeeze, then he takes his seat next to me. "How has your time off been so far?"

"It's been exactly what I needed." I don't add how I wish Wes and I were back on vacation. We returned home yesterday so that we can go to Cora and Derek's wedding tomorrow.

Kenny’s been texting me just about every day asking when I’d be home. I sent him a message to let him know I was back and he asked me to meet him for coffee today to catch up.

"Well, that's good to hear. You should be set for September. All aspects of the tour are finalized." He says it with way more enthusiasm than I’m ready to hear.

I give him a half-hearted nod and stare into my coffee cup. I’d like to shout at him that I don’t think I’ll be ready to go back on tour in September, but that’ll only draw unwanted attention and I’d rather not give Kenny a heart attack today.

"Have you been traveling with the…Wes?" I don't miss that he almost calls him “the kid” again.

I grind the back of my teeth together. "Yes." It’s all I say, not feeling like I owe him any information.

"So, what is this anyway, Lydia? Are you using him this summer? Because you know this boy is no good for you." He lifts his coffee mug and downs the rest of the contents.

Anger swells in my chest. I don't like his tone and I don't like what he's insinuating. "I'm not using Wes and he's not using me. We're in a relationship. I think we both see this as long-term. You need to get used to that. And I'd appreciate it if you quit belittling him—and me for that matter." I fold my arms in front of me.

He puts his hands up in front of him in mock surrender. “Geez. I'm sorry. I didn't realize that things were getting serious. My apologies." He’s saying sorry but the frown on his face and tone of his voice tell a different story.

"I want to take a year off," I tell him with as much nonchalance as I would if we were discussing the weather.

He shifts in his chair and his eyes are twice their normal size. "You know that's not possible now. Way too much has gone into the planning of this tour. There are many people's careers on the line here, including yours."

My stomach turns though I've only taken two bites of my blueberry muffin. I slide the plate away and then push away from the table, standing. "I have to go. I've got another meeting to get to.” I don’t tell him that I’m finally seeing a counselor. I stride out of the restaurant, not looking back to see the disapproving look I know is on Kenny’s face.

At home, Wes and I get dressed in our best clothes for Cora and Derek’s big day.

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