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As soon as she finishes her explanation, I feel like crap. She must think I’m making fun of her and that is not what I’m doing. I just want her to be happy.
“I’m sorry. I’m happy for you, I am. Maybe you can invite him round here and I’ll do dinner.”
“Did you not just hear me when I said he’s the only friend apart from you I’ve ever made? Why would you think I’d let you kill him off?”
Gah! I’m never going to live down the fact I can’t cook. “I didn’t meanI’dcook,” I mutter dryly, rolling my eyes at her.
She laughs and it’s good to hear. “Good. And yes, that sounds like a plan. Then you can see for yourself why I’m not interested in him romantically.”
“We’ll have to plan for a night soon. I can’t wait to meet him, Allie. Anyway, you should get going before you’re late.”
“Crap,” she says, looking at her watch. “Love you and have a good night,” she rushes out, grabbing her bag.
“I plan to,” I tell her suggestively, waggling my eyebrows.
When she’s gone, I check my phone once again. There are no messages from Alec, which has me worried. It’s not like him. Granted, we’ve never gone out on a proper date, but every other time he’s late, he always texts me with some lame-ass excuse.
Calling his number, I listen to it ring and ring. I’m just about to give up and end the call when he answers, the music in the background making me jump.
“Willowwww? How are you?” he shouts down the phone, his voice slurred. The music fades a little in the background, though it’s still loud enough that he has to shout over the phone.
“Where are you? We’re meant to be going out on a date,” I remind him, gritting my teeth. If he’s forgotten, I’m going to be seriously fucking pissed.
“I’m on my way, Will. Some of the lads wanted to go out to a bar for a few to welcome all us newcomers. You understand, don’t you?”
“Yeah, but you’re half an hour late, Alec. You could have at least had the decency to let me know.”
“I’m sorry. I just wanted to get to know everyone, spend time with them. I didn’t want to be the only one who didn’t go.”
“Okay, but can you hurry up now though? I want to show you my new outfit,” I flirt. I also want to show him my new underwear set, but I’ll keep that a surprise until we’re back here and alone.
“I’ll just finish my drink and I’ll be on my way,” he shouts, ignoring my obvious sexual invitation.
“You just said you were on your way,” I whine, starting to become pissed.
“See you soon,” he shouts, like he didn’t hear me. He probably didn’t if the music blaring through the phone is anything to go by. I don’t even get the chance to ask him again if he’s coming because he ends the call.
With gritted teeth, I look down at my phone in shock, a bad feeling churning in the pit of my stomach.
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“Hey! Hey! Wake up,” Allie calls softly, gently shaking me awake.
Groggily, I sit up and rub the sleep from my eyes, smudging my makeup. I groan, not really caring, I’m that tired.
I’m still in a daze when I realise I’m still on the sofa at home. My head snaps up to the clock and I gasp when I see it’s half one in the morning.
“Did you just get in?” I ask, shocked, my voice filled with sleep.
“Yeah. Alex and I ended up staying later than normal to do inventory. Enough about me.Whyare you here?”
Picking up my phone, I scoff, feeling pissed. I’ve not had one missed call from Alec or a message. The last message between Alec and I was sent from me at five past ten. I also texted and called a few more times before that too. I must have fallen asleep waiting for him to turn up or to just answer my messages.
Sighing, I look sadly to Allie. “He didn’t fucking show.”
She gasps, a look of surprise crossing her face. She’s not the only one who’s surprised. I’m so shocked he stood me up like this. I’m also really fucking pissed.
“Why? Did something happen? Is he okay?” she rambles. Only Allie would try to think of innocent reasons as to why he didn’t turn up.