Page 67 of Secrets We Keep
Josh gets whiplash turning to see his friend.
“Kate told me she invited Jenna to the club last night. Apparently, she and Kieran were getting on well.”
I fight every bone in my body not to react. I’ve noticed Mike loves to be a little shit-stirrer sometimes. Reid sits back in his chair, sipping his mug of coffee.
“I know,” Reid smiles back at Mike.
“He’s a popular guy. Kieran is very good to subs who feel needy or forgotten about.”
“Mikey boy.”
“I told you not to call me that.” He grumbles.
“Are you forgetting whose membership she’s on?”
“Shit,” he whispers under his breath.
I’m so confused by this back-and-forth because I know these guys are playing chess, and I don’t even know where all the pieces go.
“Jacob already told you?”
“No, the app did, actually,” he smiles, taking a slice of toast off my plate.
“Hey, get your own,” I say. Now it’s my turn to be annoyed.
“You boys should be better at sharing,” Josh laughs, punching me in the arm.
“Oh yeah, I bet Alex is…” I start to say.
“Do not finish that sentence if you still want a job.” Josh gives me a look I rarely see because he’s usually Mr. Controlled.
“The front desk said my room won't be ready for an hour or so. What are you doing here, anyway?” Reid asks, sipping his coffee.
“I’m looking at a club.” He says thoughtfully.
“Oh, cool,” I say, finishing my coffee.
“Yeah. The space is a normal club right now, and it wouldn’t need a lot doing to it. Kate heard about it online.”
“Why’s she not here?”
“She wanted to be there for her friend after the weekend,” Mike says
“Yeah, I'm trying not to load my shit on Jax,” Reid says, putting his cup down on the table.
“So why are you here?” Mike asks.
“Needed some help from this guy,” Reid says, pointing to me.
“You’re giving up the role for Jenna?” Mike asks, thoughtful again.
“Yeah, she’s worth it.”
“Good man,” Mike says, standing up and pulling a bunch of notes out of his wallet.
“Give this to Adrien. I was only busting your balls about Jenna and the club. She did meet with Kieran, but he seems to be our resident sub-therapist, so…”
“I need you until Wednesday, and then you and Reid can fly back. I’m going to need you to make a couple of trips out over the next month. Issy and Alex are going to be pissed if I’m away for months. When I’m not here, I need you here. Is that going to be a problem?” Josh asks me.
