Hendrix by Sawyer Bennett

Author:Sawyer Bennett
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction
Publisher: Big Dog Books, LLC
Published: 2023-04-23T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 15

Stevie

I walk into the diner and do a brief glance around as I tug off my gloves. I spot Rory in a booth at the back as she waves to get my attention. She rises as I head her way.

Funnily enough, she looks a little like Stevie Nicks. Long, wavy blond hair that reaches well past her mid back with long bangs framing her face. She’s tall and curvy, dressed in a sort of gypsy-esque flowing dress with a long, black-lace overlay coat. She wears wrist bangles and big hoop earrings.

“Stevie,” she exclaims, and I don’t need her outstretched arms to know I’m expected to hug her. I got a super tight one last night before she and Hendrix left.

Her surprise visit meant that Hendrix and I didn’t stay together last night. While Rory wanted to take an Uber home so he could come to my house, the two of us wouldn’t hear of it. Of course, Hendrix couldn’t drive, so he accompanied her to his place, but we both agreed it was poor form to leave a houseguest alone like that.

I was invited to Hendrix’s, but I didn’t want him to have to drive me all the way back home this morning. He had a mid-morning skate, and I wanted him to be able to sleep in.

So here I am, having spent the night alone, and yet I couldn’t be happier because it meant that I got to meet Rory. And tonight, my dad and Hendrix are coming over for dinner so they can get to know each other a little better. It was Hendrix’s idea, and while my dad grumbled when he suggested it last night, I could tell he was secretly pleased to see the guy I’m interested in take some initiative. No one has ever done that before because my dad has always intimidated my prior boyfriends.

“I’m so glad you could do this,” Rory says as we release. I take off my coat before sliding into the booth opposite her. “Last night wasn’t conducive to deep conversation.”

“Oh, I don’t know.” I feel confident in teasing, “Looked like you had plenty to talk about with my dad.”

I watch Rory carefully for her reaction. I’m not disappointed when she gives me a conspiratorial grin rather than a shy blush. “Your dad is a fascinating man and I had a fantastic time hanging out with him.”

“He’s the best.”

A waitress approaches, and I turn my coffee cup upright to indicate I’d love some of what she has in that pot. “Do you ladies know what you’re having?”

I glance at Rory and grab a menu. “Do you? If so, order, and I can figure mine out quick.”

When the waitress is gone and I’ve got my coffee doctored up with lots of cream and a little sugar, I say, “I have to tell you… because you’re the first family member I’ve met, but Hendrix is just…”

My words falter, and I glance out the window. Rory patiently waits me out, and I turn back to her.

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