I’m in my room,lying back on my bed, exhausted from the day and my evening workout. After the emotional, tiring day, I was too spent to let him take me like he wanted. I let him know we would try it again on our next day off. I asked Tait to leave for the night because I had a few things I had to sort out. After a bit of coaxing, he finally left. I need to speak with Emily though, so I dial her number.
“Hey, chica, what’s going on?”
“I have a problem, and I want to know your honest opinion.”
“You’re fucking Tait, aren’t you?”
I feel my face heat up. She knows me so well, but I won’t admit that to her.
“That’s, uh, that’s not why I’m calling.”
“You little slut. I told you not to sleep with him!”
“He’s asked me to be his girlfriend. Is he being honest, or is he full of shit?”
I hear her gasp and then silence. I’m uncomfortable waiting for her response, and I fidget with my shirt. Just as I’m about to say something more, she responds. “Are you sure? Like, he asked those exact words? Did he ask before or after you slept with him?”
I stay quiet. I know she doesn't think I'm lying, but I'm a little hurt that she would even ask that. “Yes, Em. He asked me to be his girlfriend. In those words. And it was after.”
“I’ve never seen Tait serious about a girl before. This is huge! I know you would be so good for him, and I believe he could be good for you, too. If this is what you want, then go for it. Filming is done in a few weeks, and then you won’t be working for him.”
“I don’t know if I can do this, Em.”
“Do you like him?
Without missing a beat. “Yeah. I really do.”Is that going to be enough though?
Chapter 23
The restof our day was perfect. We ate lunch, got some ice cream for dessert, and moved on to the brewery. She snapped a bunch of pictures of the two of us walking around the island. I open my messages from her and admire the pictures she sent me. I admire her smile and the cute lines around her eyes as she laughs in each of the pictures. I then open up the few candid shots I have of her and stare them. I spent the entire day with the girl, getting to know her. More than just the basic getting-to-know-you questions like on our dinner date.
No. I got to know the girl behind it all. She opened up to me and it was amazing. She opened up to me more than any other girl has, including Breena. What surprised me is she had no problems doing so. Every question I asked was fair game to her. When I asked her why, her answer baffled me.She trusts me. I want to lock this girl up and throw away the key.I wonder if she will let me tie her down…
I open a new message to Quinn, hoping she is back in town. I really need her to help me with this one.
Me:Are you back? I need help winning over the girl of my dreams. You’ve already met her.
Quinn:I have? Who is she then?
Needing to hear her voice, I pick up the phone and dial. “Tait, is there something you can’t type?”
“It’s Sam. She’s sexy, cute, sweet. I want more with her, but I think she’ll push me away.”
“What do you meanmorewith her? Isn’t she just your assistant? Don’t you only see her on set and in the mornings?” I’m silent then take a deep breath to answer, but she cuts me off. “Tait Flanigan, are you sleeping with your PA?” she asks, humor lacing her voice. I can hear her fucking smile on the other end.
“It’s not what you think.”
“Bullshit, I think you’re fucking her and now feelings are coming into play. You’re falling for her, aren’t you?”
“Maybe you can try to win me some brownie points with her. Talk me up. Tell her what an amazing guy I am,” I say, ignoring her question.
“I’ll see what I can do for you. Now, don’t you have a job that needs you?”
“Not tonight. Talk to you later though.” I hang up.
I pace my room for a few minutes but start going stir crazy. I can’t stand to be here anymore. I need to see her. As I approach her door, I take a deep breath and raise my hand to knock. She opens the door moments later, smiling, then tilts her head in confusion.
“What’s going on, Tait?”
