This seemed…intimate. I could tell that we were close. Maybe he’d fill me in on the details I was missing. He thought he lost me. So whatever had happened to me was really bad. “Did I almost die or something?”
He squeezed me one last time before releasing me from his embrace. “I’m under strict instructions to only talk aboutpositive memories. Things from early on in your relationship with James to help jog your memories.” He tapped the side of my head. “You hungry?”
I shied away from his outstretched hand. “I could eat.”
“That’s the spirit.” His eyes traveled down my body, reminding me I was just in a t-shirt. “Pants. Now. You’re killing me, woman.”
I laughed and stepped back from him. “Aren’t you married?”
“Aren’t you? Stop flirting with me, it’s inappropriate.”
“I’m not flirting with you. If anything, you’re flirting with me.”
“Sure.” He winked at me. “I’ll be downstairs. Put on a bra too.”
Before I could respond, he was out the door.
What a weirdo.But I liked him. He was fun and carefree. The complete opposite of James.
***
“What’s your name again?” I asked as I scooted into the seat across from him at the table.
He laughed. But when he realized I wasn’t kidding, his smile vanished. “You’re shitting me.”
“I know we met the other day. I just…I met so many people and I…”
“Rob.” He cleared his throat. “Robert if you’re being an ass.”
“Okay, Robert.”
He laughed. “What have I done to earn that?”
“Nothing, I just wanted to see your reaction. Did you make this?” I lifted up the fork that was sitting next to my plate. Delicious looking pancakes, fresh fruit, hash browns…I practically started drooling before I got a bite into my mouth.So freaking good.It was like Rob knew all my favorite things.
“No, Ellen did.”
“Who’s Ellen?”
“James’ other wife.”
My fork clattered down onto my plate. “What? Are you serious? I’m in some sort of polygamy nightmare? I knew it. I knew all of this was too good to be true.” I waved my arm around the fancy room and then lowered my voice. “How many women is he married to?”
Rob had started laughing halfway through my rant and by the time I was finished he was doubled over laughing.
“Rob!”
“You’re still as gullible as ever,” he said through fits of laughter. “Geez, you should have seen your face.”
“It’s not funny.” I reached across the table and slapped his arm. “Does that mean it isn’t true?”
“James is head over heels in love with you and only you. I swear.”
“Good.”Good?I didn’t even know the man. Why was that a good thing?
Rob smiled. “Good.”
I took another bite of my pancakes. They really were delicious. “Wait, so who is Ellen?”
