Total pages in book: 82
Estimated words: 77519 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 388(@200wpm)___ 310(@250wpm)___ 258(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 77519 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 388(@200wpm)___ 310(@250wpm)___ 258(@300wpm)
They stepped into the small dining room. The table was only big enough for four people, and there were a few pieces of art on the walls.
“What do you want?” Nikki asked. “Don’t you have a party to get to? Some women to be with?”
“Look, I get that you’re pissed. Nothing happened between Trixie and I.”
Nikki laughed.
“I’m being serious. I’m not joking.”
“I heard what happened.”
He gritted his teeth. “You heard what I told Trixie and paid her to say. I didn’t touch her. Yes, I had her in my room all night long, and she acted like I was with her, but nothing happened. I don’t want her. My dick didn’t even get hard for her.”
Nikki burst out laughing, but it was not entertained, this was verging on hysterical. “Are you kidding me right now?”
“I need you to listen to me.”
“What if you could have gotten hard? Would you have slept with her?” Nikki asked.
“No.”
“You don’t know that.”
“Damn it, Nikki, the only woman I want is you. You’re the only woman I can think about.”
She stared at him and he pulled out his cell phone.
“I can call Trixie and she’ll tell you the truth. So can Darlene.”
“And you expect me to believe you?” Nikki asked.
“I’ve never lied to you,” he said.
Nikki stared at him. Had he gotten through to her? She continued to stare at him, and for the first time, he couldn’t read her expression.
“You haven’t?” Nikki asked.
“I’ve never lied to you.”
“The flyer,” Nikki said, after a moment’s pause.
“What?”
“It’s simple. The flyer, did you or did you not have the flyer made?” she asked.
He didn’t quite know what she was talking about, but after a second where he didn’t answer, she continued.
“Or, let’s talk about the position offering qualification as well as work placement, at the same salon you own? You never told me you owned it or that I was the only one to get the only flyer ever made.” She tilted her head to the side. “Now that I think about it, what about my landlord for my trailer? I suddenly had gas, and everything has been working without a hitch. Then, my car. I learned you have a mechanic shop, and suddenly the mounting bills of my car just evaporated and went into dust. Is that all just a coincidence?”
“Nikki, I was trying to do the right thing. You were going through a hard time.”
“I’ve gone through plenty of hard times. Trust me. I’ve struggled for money and food, and I’ve always found a way. How about Diana paying me back the bail money? What about that?”
Hawk glanced down at the ground.
“You see, our initial meetings are all based on lies. You didn’t stumble into the supermarket late at night. You went looking for me, didn’t you?”
“Nikki, I swear I am not lying.”
“And you might not be, but you’re also embarrassed to be seen with me, aren’t you?” Nikki asked.
This made him frown.
“You see, I have quit my job with Darlene, and I already have a brand new one. I’m not going to tell you where. If you really want to know, you’ll figure it out, but driving around today got me thinking, a lot. You never wanted me to come to any parties because you wanted the best of both worlds. You wanted those women at your disposal while I waited for you. What was the plan, Hawk? Enjoy me until you got bored? Was that it? When you finally had enough, that was going to be the end of it?”
He couldn’t say or do anything to fight his corner. That was the truth.
“I … it’s not like that.”
“But it was?” Nikki asked.
“You’re not part of the club, Nikki. You could never be a random fuck, okay? You’re not like that.”
He went to touch her, but she pulled away.
“You’re right. I’m not like that. I’m not the kind of woman that sneaks around just to be with a man. I’m not the kind of woman who wants to sleep around. I was holding onto my virginity because it was precious to me.” Nikki shook her head. “I want you to leave.”
Hawk clenched his hands into fists. He didn’t want to leave. She wouldn’t even look at him.
“Leave,” Nikki said.
“I’ll leave for now, but this isn’t over.”
She lifted her head and he stared into her deep brown eyes, and he saw the pain he caused her. Nikki was hurting and it was all his fault. He fucked up big time.
“Is that because you haven’t said it?” she asked. “Do I need to wait for you to get bored with me and decide what would be the most acceptable time for you?”
Hawk clicked his tongue.
“Get out,” Nikki said.
He would give her time. He had no choice.
He left Nikki’s home, and she didn’t even slam the door closed behind him. It shut, silently. This was not good.