Catch Me

The look on Riley’s face killed me, so did the look on her friend’s face. Cheating on Anna was one thing, but seeing the look on Riley’s face was something else. I feel more of a piece of shit than ever.

“I hope that woman is okay. She looked so distraught.” Anna said once they left.

“Me too.” I said nodding.

“If it’s because of a guy, I could kick his sorry little ass!”

I mentally gulped. That may happen... to me. What a thought that is.

“Anna. Whoever or whatever it was/is, her friend and friends will surely take of it with or without her.”

“Yeah. Probably.”

The rest of the day was spent with Anna before she had to go home because she had work in the morning. She works as a secretary in a doctor’s office five days a week. I was left alone with my thoughts. My thoughts.

The following morning, I went out and started my exercise routine that I do just about every day. I was hoping that would get my mind off of everything, but maybe one of your friends saw you... fuck. Before I started my workout, I got a look from my friend who takes pride in working out just as much as I do. He knows, doesn’t he?

“Can I talk to you?” John asked.

“Yeah. Of course. What’s up?”

“What happened to you last night?”

I gulped for real this time.

“I went home with a girl last night.” I said quietly looking toward the ground.

“You fucking idiot. What’s wrong with you? Did you forget about a certain someone last night?” he asked in a hushed tone.

“I was drunk.”

“Of course. I don’t have a girlfriend who I’ve been dating for the past two years and now I’m back after two months. She just doesn’t mean anything to me anymore.”

“Shut up. It was a mistake. It’s not like I ever wanna see her again.” I said looking away.

“You do! You’re lying. This makes it even worse. Have you told Anna yet?”

“No. Of course not.”

“Of course not. Because you don’t have any balls to!”

“Shut up! I’m not gonna tell her.”

“The longer you keep this secret, the worse it’s gonna get. I hope you know that.”

“She’s gonna leave me.”

“Oh poor you. Poor whittle Zack. You just have to tell her.” he said before walking over to the weights.

This is gonna drive me absolutely crazy until I tell her. The sooner, the better, right?

Riley

I don’t know how I focused at work seeing how emotional I was. Damn. I’m pathetic. We only had sex and now, I can’t stop thinking about him.

What’s wrong with me?

The other day had me considering my sanity. No one girl who has tons of sex like me gets attached. All we want to do is feel good after a bad day or needing company. Talking to my friend Krissy afterward made me feel a bit better but not much. When she heard about what had happened over the phone, which was Monday, she decided to come over and spend time with me on Saturday. The following day, I decided to spend time by myself in the city. I needed it and I suppose I’ll do it tonight as well. Walking past one of my favorite ice cream parlor, I saw him walk out of there and toward me. I glared at him and kept walking.

“Riley!” he yelled at me.

I continued to ignore him.

“Can I talk to you?”

The nerve.

“I’m just gonna keep talking until you talk to me.”

Ok. I’ll let the bastard talk.

“What?”

“You know. Don’t you?”

“Of course I do.” I said angrily.

He looked toward the ground.

“You think I didn’t as I went past your booth? She’s very pretty by the way. When did ya two meet?”

“Two years ago at a... We’ve been together ever since.”

I nodded.

“Alright. Good to know. I’m gonna go if you don’t mind. I’m busy.”

“Yeah, but...”

“But what?” I asked annoyedly.

“Nothing.”

“Be a man and tell me!”

“I haven’t told her yet.”

“Will you stop being a wuss and just tell her already? Worst case scenario, she leaves you. You know she could still wanna be with you.”

I may have been saying that, but I wasn’t being completely truthful about it.

“Ok. I’ll tell her.”

I’m sure someone already heard this and gave him similar advice which got me irritated. I’ve never been in this type of situation, but I would’ve said something and faced the aftermath no matter it may be.

“Have a nice life, Zack. Hope it goes well, no matter what happens.”

I like you.

“You too Riley.”

Then, he turned and walked the other way as I continued down the street.

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