The Lush and the Angel (New Hampshire Bears Book 10) by Mary Smith

Author:Mary Smith [Smith, Mary]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Gone Writing Publishing LLC
Published: 2018-07-19T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Bas

I’m worse than shit on the bottom of someone’s shoe. I can’t seem to straighten anything out in my life, even when I try. I had this all planned out in my head, but it came out all wrong. I wanted Erin to understand I have a handle on everything, and she need not worry about me.

When I come back from my run, I finish the last of the vodka. If you can really call it a run. Erin isn’t athletic. I knew this when I asked her to go, but I didn’t know she couldn’t run at all. I pretended the best I could to be winded, but truthfully, I normally walk faster than her run.

As I’m about to crack open the next bottle, my mobile buzzes.

Cabel: Want to work out?

The Bears are back in town after a week-long road trip. I watched the games on the PHL station and they played well. This just solidified the fact, they don’t need me to win. Another reason I probably won’t be going back to the team. No matter what they say.

Me: No, I’m good.

Cabel means well. The guy is a saint. If he tells me the sky is falling, I will take cover. No questions asked.

Cabel: Come on. I’m on my way to get you. The guys want to see you.

I groan. I do miss my teammates. Former teammates. However, I’m in no mood for the pity looks from them.

Me: Next time.

I’m a liar. There’s not going to be a next time because I’m not going to respond to these messages anymore. I might as well block them all right now so I’m not be bothered by them.

Cabel: I’ll be there in 2 mins. Be downstairs.

Even reading the words, I can hear the sternness in his tone. It’s something that doesn’t happen often, but when it does you listen.

I’m still in my running clothes, so there’s no need to change as I grab my keys and go downstairs. I may as well wait for him. As I step outside, I see Erin getting into a car with another woman and drive off.

Her words are hitting me hard. I truly was trying to apologize. I guess I need to give up on trying to be nice to people, especially her and my brothers. Then again, I’m not really nice to them and haven’t been for years. Of course, they’re not all that great to me.

Cabel’s Hummer pulls into my parking lot and I remember I have to put on a fake smile. Caryn has beat it out of me not to use the word fine, so I’ll need to figure out another generic word.

“Hey, English.” Cabel greets me as I get into the vehicle.

“Hi, Pops.”

“Here.” He opens the center console and hands me several peppermint candies. “You smell like vodka.”

Fuck. I forgot to brush my teeth. “Thanks,” I mutter taking them from him.

“I see the therapy is working.” His sarcastic tone isn’t hard to miss.

“It’s just one drink. Wait, how did you know I’m seeing a therapist.

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