Active by Andrews Lyla

Author:Andrews, Lyla
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 2023-01-06T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FIVE

THE CHANGE IN my outlook on life over the past month has been incredible. After Brady and I broke up, I was devastated, depressed, and convinced I would never love again (dramatic, I know). But now, I’m feeling hopeful; After the unanticipated activities with James, I realize that sometimes life throws curveballs in the weirdest and most unexpected ways. I know now that my hurt won’t last forever — in fact, it’s lessening significantly with each passing day — and that I will be able to love again.

Not that I love James or anything. I just barely started talking to him. At best, he’s a fantastic distraction for awhile. I spend my day at work thinking about what a great distraction he could continue to be . . . If he could make me feel that way with just his fingers, I’m dying to know what he can do with the rest of his body. Though I’m honestly not sure if he wants us to keep this up. He denied any reciprocation last night, and I can’t help but wonder if he satiated whatever curiosity about me he may have had. The thought of that makes me unreasonably sad, so I don’t think about it.

When I get off work, I’m already looking forward to going to the gym. Seeing James has quickly become the highlight of my day. But when I pull into my apartment parking lot, I see a familiar vehicle — Brady’s. Why the fuck is he here?

He’s exits his car as soon as he sees me, and I’m immediately on edge. He already has made it a point to rub his new girlfriend in my face, so what else could he possibly want?

I step out of my car, and before he can say anything, I level a scowl in his direction. “What do you want, Brady?” As much as I want to lose my shit at him, I make it a point to sound as uninterested as possible, because I know that will piss him off even more.

“Ivy, just listen for a second, please.” He rounds the car and blocks my path.

I sigh, cross my arms, and look up at him, waiting for whatever bullshit he’s about to throw my way.

“I — I’m sorry. For yesterday, I mean. Well, and for cheating on you.”

I can’t help but laugh at his pitiful apology and the circumstances that brought us here. “Kay, good to know.”

“And . . . Well, I broke up with Madeline.” He hangs his head, his hands shoved into his pockets. I’m honestly shocked at his confession, and I have no clue what to say to him, so I say nothing. After a moment of awkward silence, he continues. “I don’t know why the fuck I cheated on you. You were great to me, and I took advantage of that. I’m honestly so fucking sorry.”

I’ve never seen him this open and vulnerable. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever heard him apologize for anything, ever. “I mean, I’m not gonna say it’s okay, but I appreciate you apologizing.

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