Man Up Playboy by Danielle Sibarium

Author:Danielle Sibarium [Sibarium, Danielle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Platinum Crest Solutions
Published: 2015-09-24T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Noah settles into the seat next to me. I think about keeping my eyes closed, but don't. I'm glad he's here because those early memories of Selene are eating away at me.

"I knew from the beginning she was no good for me. She made me feel something besides emptiness and loneliness."

"I disagree. I think she was, is, perfect for you. Besides, I think she probably feels the same way about you. I mean she's already forgiven you for a mountain of shit people don't usually get forgiven for in a lifetime, let alone less than a year."

I know he's trying to make light of the situation and cheer me up, but it's not working. Instead he's reminding me of what a shit I've been to her.

"You ever wonder what would've happened if she went home with you that night instead of me? You ever wish it shook out differently?"

"I was pretty happy with the thought of leaving with the twins. Until I realized they were so pissed at you the only action I was going to see was their asses as they walked away."

I cover my mouth with my hand and let out a long sigh. My chest is fucking killing me. Each breath brings with it a sharp burning pain on the left side. I wonder if it's a heart attack. Talk about poetic justice. I discover I have a heart only to feel the excruciating pain of having it self-destruct.

"I'm such a piece of shit. She doesn't deserve a son-of-a-bitch like me. She should've been with you all along. You're the better man. Always were. Always will be."

"C'mon, Coop." Noah shoves my shoulder. "I've never seen you like this. You need to pull yourself together."

"Just answer the fucking question! Do you regret giving her up and letting me take her home?"

"No." He shakes his head.

"You could've made her happy."

"But she loves you. And I love Lexi."

"No, man she doesn't love me. She can't possibly. I fucking blew it with her over and over."

"The great thing about love is that it's forgiving."

"This isn't like Lexi forgiving you for something you never did. This was me being me, a selfish prick, afraid to be honest about what I felt. And the truth is, I don't deserve forgiveness."

"That's bullshit. The first thing you need to do is cut this pity party short. Because this isn't you. And when we get back, she needs you to be strong and help her, no, force her to pull through."

"But I'm not strong, and she knows it. I'm a fucking coward." I scrub my hands over my face.

The fasten seatbelt sign lights up as the captain's voice sounds throughout the plane. "Looks like we're heading for a bumpy patch, so please be sure to fasten your seat belts and remain seated."

"Go. I'm sure Lexi would feel better if you're sitting with her."

I turn away expecting my friend to get up and leave me. Instead, I hear the clicking sound of the seat belt in the seat next to mine fastening.

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