The Prince Of Highland Park by Marilyn Faith Page A

than just a sex fling, so to build a relationship based on the friendship you have, you guys will be fine.”
    “You think so Ev?” she ask s sounding unsure.
    I know she ’s scared and don’t want them to ruin their friendship by getting into a relationship that doesn’t work.  The thing is because I know that Travis is also in love with her, I know it will work.  Don’t want to say anything about the in love part, I think that shit will scare her too; she doesn’t think she deserves him.  Well that’s what she tries to tell herself. 
     
    “I know how you feel about him but don’t worry too much about it, let it play out and see what happens.   Just be honest and stop trying to convince yourself that you don’t deserve him, because you know what?  You do, I know you do so just stop, ok.” 
     
    Changing the subject she asks “What are you doing tonight?”  I don’t want to get into this right now, because I don’t know what’s going to happen, so how the hell do I answer her.  I see her looking earnestly at me letting me know she’s not letting this rest, so I better say something. “Fine I’m inviting Ryan over, so we can talk. I haven’t seen him in like two weeks,” I say knowing what’s coming.  The way I talked about Ryan all these years there is no way I’m inviting him to my house just so we can talk.  She might be right in her thinking, but I won’t admit to anything no matter the interrogation. 
     
    I left out the part where we made out and after that he fucked two chicks, which is the reason we needed to talk.  I won’t divulge that tidbit of info, because I know she will flip, and right now I don’t want to hear it, I’m nervous enough.  I don’t need her two cents about this.  “You skank, you weren’t even going to tell me were you?”  Looking at her under my lashes not wanting to say more on this topic, I try to change the subject
    “Are you goin g to cook for Travis?”
    “No bitch that’s not happening . Why are you trying to change the subject?” she asks not letting it go.
    “Because I know you are going to be relentless and I’m already nervous about tonight, the more I talk about it the more anxious I’ll get, now can we drop it.” 
    “Fine, we’ll drop it for now, but you can bet your ass we’ll be talking about it tomorrow.”  I know she mean she’ll drill my ass relentlessly for information tomorrow.   We hug and said our goodbyes.
     
    I’m questioning my sanity why I agree to still talk to him after I knew he fucked those bitches, Am I glutton for punishment?  I mean I felt so hurt when I asked him and he answered.   I know he text to apologize, but damn. I mean who does that?  Is this a pattern of his?  I must be stupid or something, because this shit isn’t making much sense.  Now those two skanks are going to be rubbing it in my face … you know what, maybe this is a bad idea.
    Me: tonight is a bad idea
    Ry: Why?
    Me: because I feel stupid…I know you are fucking… never mind
    Ry: No go on finish what you were saying
    Me: I feel stupid because I know you fucked those girls and I like you. That’s just fucked-up right?
    Me: I mean I know there is nothing between us but that doesn’t stop me from feeling hurt that you did.  Now to have those two bitches rubbing that shit in my face is just…never mind.
    Ryan: what the hell, I’m sorry that she brought that shit up and it should have never happen in the first place, but it did.  Words can’t say how sorry I am and how much I regret it happening, but you already knew that I slept with them before we made plan for tonight
    Me: I know; it’s just gets me upset every time I think about it…you know what? Let it go.  I still want to talk
    Ryan: Are you sure, because you sound like you don’t want to be bothered with me right now
    Me: I guess it just fucked me up
    Ryan: Well if you’re sure
    Me: Tell me the truth; Are you with them officially or not? Are you just