It didn’t take her long to notice me walking up to her. She straightened her body and stood a little closer to Jason. He’s not going to save you, bitch! After I take his ass down, I’m coming after you.
“Ari. ”
“Ells, please. I need to do this. ”
Ellie took a deep breath and gave me a knowing nod.
Right before I got there, Jason turned to see me coming.
“Oh, hey there, Ari and, Ellie. How have y’all been?”
“Fuck off, Jason. ”
“Listen, Ari, I don’t want any trouble. I tried to call Jeff, but he won’t take my calls,” Rebecca said.
“And you should probably take that as a sign that he’s never going to take your calls. . . ever again. ”
“Fine. You know what Ari, I don’t have time to stand here and listen to you. ”
I reached out and grabbed her arm.
“Oh, I think you do, and you will make time for me, bitch. ”
“Don’t call me a bitch!” Rebecca said. She looked at Jason as he wisely took a few steps away.
“Oh, I’m sorry I offended you when I called you a bitch, Rebecca, I honestly thought you knew you were one. ”
“Fuck off, Ari. ”
I tightened my grip on her arm and pulled her closer to me. Her eyes widened in surprise.
“Because of you, I lost something very precious to me. ”
She slowly let a smile play across her face.
The fact that she smiled was enough to make me want to hurt her even more.
“What’s wrong, Ari, you couldn’t keep Jeff around?”
“Oh, don’t you wish. Actually, we’re getting married in a few months. Don’t hold your breath for an invite. ”
“Let go of my arm. ”
“Listen to me, and listen very closely, Rebecca. If you so much as ever think of getting in contact with Jeff again, I’ll make sure you pay for everything you’ve ever done to me. You so much as look my way ever again, and I’ll kick your ass from here to kingdom come and not think twice about it. ”
Rebecca looked at me and then over to Ellie.
“By the way, Bek, you look like shit. I thought motherhood made you more beautiful. Huh, it must not work for lying, scheming bitches. ” I let go of her arm and gave her a small push.
I looked over at Jason and smiled. He took another step backward.
“Don’t worry, dickwad, you’re not even worth my time or energy. ” I held up my middle finger and smiled at him as I started to walk away.
Smiling, Ellie came up next to me and bumped my shoulder.
“Really, I would’ve been okay if you kicked the shit out of her. ”
I reached my arm around and pulled her closer. “Holy hell, girl, I’m so glad you’re my best friend. ”