Page 5 of The Path to Loving Him
Which just makes this entire day . . . feel like it’s coming full circle.
Yup. Like this moment is the cherry on top of the shit cake that is my day.
He not only didn’t show up to the interview, but he doesn’t know who I am, it’s just so . . . insulting.
Turning away from him, I say, “No, it’s all yours.”
“Thanks,” he says as he takes it and then turns toward his friend, where they bicker about what to get to drink.
Wow.
Just wow.
I pick up my phone and text Bower.
Gabby:He has no idea who I am.
Thankfully, she texts me right back.
Bower:Are you sure?
Gabby:Positive. Zero recognition in his eyes. Took the seat next to mine and turned away from me. Completely clueless.Just goes to show how self-involved he is. Can’t show up for an interview and now can’t even recognize the sister to one of his best baseball players ever. Frankly, I’m embarrassed for him.
Bower:Are you? Or are you mad?
Gabby:Embarrassed.
Bower:Liar.
Gabby:Fine, yes, I might be a little mad. Irritated. Like this all has to be some sort of sick joke.
Bower:Maybe it is . . . which means you should probably get in on the joke.
Gabby:What the hell is that supposed to mean?
Bower:I don’t know . . . make a move.
Gabby:What? Have you lost your mind?
Bower:Perhaps. But instead of being all bitter and angry and picking through cashews, maybe . . . maybe just have some fun before you leave.
Gabby:Are you suggesting I hook up with Ryland Rowley?
Bower:Yeah.
Gabby:Yup, you’ve lost your mind.
Bower:No, I haven’t. Listen, you said it yourself, you didn’t get the job. You’re coming back home tomorrow. You’ll probably never return to Almond Bay, so you might as well have some fun before you leave.
Gabby:I’m not doing that.
Bower:Not to mention, I can recall the many times you told me how hot the man was. How many lewd jokes we shared about you playing with his *wiggles eyebrows* baseball bat.
Gabby:I beg you not to repeat that ever again.
Bower:Oh, I forgot the balls too. *clears throat* Remember all the times you told me you wanted to play with HIS bat and balls?
Gabby:I truly dislike you at the moment.
