Page 16 of Always Was Mine
I cut him off. “Not my fucking problem. Dirty, get him the fuck outta here.”
I stomp back to my office and slam the door. A thought occurs to me: What if she’s hiding out in the Angels Warriors club? It would make sense, considering their line of work. But I highly doubt Vicky would go to them. All it would take is one phone call, and I’d be there within the week to get her back, she knows that. At least we have it narrowed down to which province, so it’s a start.
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Chapter 9
Tori
It seems as if I have a protector. For the last few days, I’ve noticed that, any time I’ve gone out, Trevor has followed me. Jasper must think I need protection, in case Carson shows up. I kept expecting Trevor to talk to me, something, but he’s maintained a distance. It’s a little strange, considering the first night I met him he told me he wanted me, but I haven’t spoken to him since that night.
Maybe he’s heard about my mess and has decided to stay away. Part of me is thankful for that, but the other part is a little sad he backed off. Which is stupid of me. I shouldn’t get hot and tingly every time I look at him. I’m still a married woman. And I still have feelings for Carson. I know I shouldn’t, he hurt me too badly, but after ten years with him, those feelings don’t just go away.
I unlock my car when I hear feet behind me. Turning around I give Trevor a small smile. He grins at me, and oh my god, he has a dimple. It makes me think about the Trevor I knew, he had a dimple too, and every time he flashed it at me I would melt. Thinking aboutmyTrevor, even after all this time, still hurts.
“Hey, Tori. Heard you started working for Eden,” he says, seeming to want to make conversation.
I smile shyly. “Yeah, it’s not what I want, not really, but it’s only temporary and is the best for now.”
“That’s true, but eventually you can go back to doing what you love and have always wanted to do. What grade did you teach before?” This is nice. Carson never did small talk like this. He couldn’t care less about my work.
“Grade one.” I smile. “Such a fun age.”
He chuckles. “I met Glenna when she was in first grade, I can tell you right now, you’re right about that.”
After a few moments of silence, I clear my throat. “I should probably head back to Lilly’s.”
He tilts his head, again making me think of my Trevor. “Why don’t you come out with me, grab a bite to eat.”
“Um, I don’t think that’s a good idea.” It sounds nice but I don’t want to lead him on. It’s too soon.
“Why not?”
“Well, I’m married, it wouldn’t be right.”
He flinches, but quickly grins again. “Yeah, but I also heard you were divorcing him.”
I look to the ground, rubbing my lips together. “I’m sorry, but I can’t just yet. I’m not ready.”
“Fine.” He winks. “We’ll go out as friends, but just warning you now, I’ll wear you down, until you finally call us more.”
Those words momentarily shock me, and I’m stunned. I wince slightly, remembering the way my Trevor said those exact words to me once.
**
I spot my best friend Trevor down the hall, flirting as usual with that slut Jayna. Rolling my eyes and shaking my head, I sidle up next to him. “Hey, Trev.”
“Hey, babe.”
Jayna huffs out an annoyed breath and stomps off.
“Really, Trev, Big Jugs Jayna?”
“What? She gives good head.”
I wrinkle my nose. “That’s gross, dude, I did not need to know that.”
He shrugs. “If you would agree to just be my girlfriend and not just my friend you wouldn’t have to hear about that shit.”
