The Revenge Games Duet

“Oh,” he mutters.

“I also ran into Farrah… she said some words, I said some words.”

“Right.”

His one-word responses make for an uninteresting conversation, so I lay my head against the window and watch the scenery until we reach home and park the car.

We go our separate ways as we walk inside. I head straight for the bathroom where I show

er and change into something more comfortable. With no plans tonight, I decide to ditch work and lay on the couch, catch up on some television while responding to some fans. I posted a pic that Josie sent me of all of us posing at the table captioning the picture—Filming lunch with the gang.

As soon as I posted the pic, comments flooded shortly after.

“What are you doing?” Wes plonks himself on the sofa beside me wearing his sweats and no shirt. He did it on purpose, and as much as it irritates me, I’m still reminded of how attractive Wesley is.

I raise my cell showing him the pic. He smiles then grabs the remote.

“I thought you were going out for drinks?” I ask him, half paying attention as I respond to a fan who comments on my dress.

“Nah. Thought I’d stay home.”

I keep my thoughts to myself, scrolling down until I see Logan commented on my post. Most people would think nothing of him commenting since it’s known we’re family friends and that Ash is his best friend. The smartass, of course, has to have a final say. Must have been a hot day in Cali. Your cheeks look flushed.

With Wes beside me, I keep my smile hidden and refrain from commenting. I scroll through the other comments until my cell rings and Mom comes up on the screen.

“Hey, Mom. You’re on speaker and Wes is here.”

“Oh, hi honey!” Mom greets with an upbeat tone.

Wes leans forward, speaking into the cell. “Hey, Abbi, long time no speak.”

“I know,” she agrees. “I’ll be there in three weeks. Did Emmy tell you?”

He looks at me, rolling his eyes. “No, she didn’t.”

“My fault, Mom. We just got back from lunch. But that’s great news,” I tell her. “We found out today we’re heading to London next week for the Victoria Secret show.”

“How fantastic,” she cheers. “Are you going to visit Ash and Logan’s place?”

I can see Wes’ demeanor change instantly, watching me with cautious eyes.

“Hadn’t thought about it. I might call Ash tonight and see if I can squeeze some time with him.”

“Oh, kid, call him later. They’re out on a double date. Alessandra set Logan up with a nurse from her work. Can you imagine that? I hate to admit, but I think those boys have a fetish for medical professionals.”

Logan’s on a date with a nurse?

My stomach hardens at the thought. I’m well aware Wesley’s still watching me, so I quickly come up with something to say to suppress my jealousy. “All right, Mom, I’ll give him a buzz tomorrow.”

“Night, kiddo… night, Wes.”

We say goodnight in unison before I hang up and throw my cell on the sofa beside me.

“What are we watching?” I ask, eyes fixed on the screen ignoring my head telling me that I have no right to be jealous. We agreed that whatever went on outside that hotel room doesn’t matter. Who we saw, what we did.

“Game of Thrones?”

“Sure, why not.”