Noah
“She is a bitch.” Trent bangs his fist down angrily, passion flowing through him as his hatred for Hayley comes out again. “Who the hell does she think she is? She’s honestly so crazy. It’s as if she doesn’t even understand what she did wrong, she doesn’t get it. She must have her wires all crossed wrong.”
“It doesn’t matter so much to me.” I huff sadly. “It’s Alex. He doesn’t deserve this.”
“I bet he barely remembers her, she wasn’t exactly mother of the year when she was around.”
“I know, I know… but I still feel horrible for him.”
Trent sucks back the rest of his drink and he indicates for the waitress to come over. “Let’s get some more drinks in. Forget that bitch. Alex has you, he has Jenny, he has your mom…”
“Yeah, he was more than happy to stay at my mom’s tonight. She spoils him.”
“That’s what grandparents are for, and at least it got you out the house tonight.”
“That’s very true.” I raise my glass at him as soon as the waitress brings it over to me. “So, let’s stop talking about her now. I want to forget that she even exists for a few hours. Let’s just hope I don’t get any texts tonight.”
“Can’t you turn your phone off?”
“Nah, in case something happens with Alex. Mom might need to get hold of me.”
“Fair enough. Let’s not talk about her anymore then. Let’s talk about me.”
I laugh and listen intently as Trent tells me all about his latest adventures. His work makes sure he is all over the place, meeting new people, seeing new faces, getting up to mischief. It’s enough to take my mind off everything that’s been going on recently which is exactly what I need. This is a good idea.
“So, where are we going to go tonight?” I lean back in my chair. “It’s been a while, I don’t know where’s hot.”
“Everywhere I am,” Trent teases. “You know it, baby.”
I laugh and shake my head, enjoying his confidence. “Alright then. You lead the way then.”
“You done here? You want to head to one of the casinos for a bit?”
“Sure.” I shrug. “Whatever you want.”
I don’t gamble myself, it isn’t for me, but I know that Trent loves a flutter and he has money to burn so it doesn’t matter if he loses or not. I’m along for the ride anyway.
“And we can head to one of those pool parties afterwards. Or maybe a club.”
“I don’t mind, wherever the most women are.”
“Ah, I see.” He wiggles his eyebrows at me. “Planning to make the most of tonight?”
“Yes, exactly, and since I know that you’re the best wing man eve
r…”
He throws his arm over my shoulder. “Not that you need it, but I got you covered.”
We finished the rest of our drinks and headed towards the exit, but unfortunately, we didn’t quite make it outside. A distinctly female voice screamed out my name, demanding my attention. For one horrifying moment, I thought it might be Hayley, trying a different tactic, but thankfully, it wasn’t.
“Noah, oh my God, Noah. How are you?”
A leggy brunette practically wraps herself around me and she kisses my throat as if I actually belong with her. I try to politely peel her off me without causing any offense. It might not be Hayley, but it’s still a face I don’t want to see. My heart sinks, I feel sick to my stomach, I don’t want to be here for another second longer.
“Hi, Ally,” I drawl out with a smile. “It’s erm, good to see you…”
“Yeah, oh my goodness, it’s been so long. How are you?”