Broken (Broken 1)

“That was a mistake, Layton. I was just so excited to see you. I’ve missed you, baby. Have you missed me?”

“Yes. ” Fuck! I’d admitted it before I could even think about what she’d asked.

“What are you doing today? Maybe we could just meet and talk. I’m so sorry I threw the whole engagement party at you yesterday. ”

Whitley…

“No worries, Liv. You’re getting married, and people have engagement parties all the time. Whitley will take good care of you, just like she will Mrs. P. She’s great at what she does. ”

Holy shit! I haven’t even known the girl for twenty-four hours, and I’m saying how great she is at her job!

I heard Olivia take a deep breath and slowly let it out. “Yes…Whitley, the girl from New York. I know Mimi is really looking forward to Whitley throwing her party, and she better take care of my aunt. So, tell me, Layton, how long have you known Whitley?”

Ah hell. Reed was right. Olivia was jealous of Whitley. Time to have some fun.

“Not too long, but she’s quickly becoming a good friend. She’s just someone to text and joke around with. She’s a sweet girl, and I’m pretty sure Reed is hot for her friend, Courtney. ”

“Really? Were you texting her last night?”

“Yep,” I said as I popped my P. God, I’m such a girl.

Kevin came in, grabbed his bag, and headed to the guest bathroom. “Give me two minutes, not going for a run after all. ”

“Who was that?” Olivia asked with frustration in her voice.

“Just Kevin. We’re taking the horses out for a ride around the ranch this morning. ”

“Oh, okay. Well, I have to go get ready. I have a meeting in a bit with someone. Layton, are you sure we can’t meet later? Please. Just for coffee. I really need to talk to you. ”

I really didn’t want to say no, but all I could think about was Whitley. “Today’s not a good day, Liv. Sorry. ”

“Soon then, okay?”

“Sure. I gotta go. ” I hit End.

Then, I got up, picked up my plate, and threw it into the sink. I was pissed at myself for using Whitley to make Olivia jealous.

I needed some fresh air. I needed to be closer to Mike.

I need you, Mike. I feel like I’m slowly losing control over everything.

As I walked out the back door, my cell phone went off.

Whitley: Haven’t finished yet…almost done with it…but I can share this with you…I lost the bet ;) TTFN!

Holy shit. The image of Whitley playing with herself with a vibrator almost brought me to my knees. I looked up and saw Reed walking up with Lucky and three horses.

I sent Whitley back a quick text.

Layton: Damn, girl. You read fast. I can’t believe you’re almost done with the book. And what in the hell does TTFN mean?

I hit Send and started laughing. What I wouldn’t give to see her face when she reads my response.

“There’s that smile again! Someone or something sure is making you smile today, Layton,” Reed said with a wink.

Lucky looked and grinned as he shook my hand.

“How are the horses looking, Lucky?”