Page 33 of Fierce Storm
I stifle a laugh, shaking my head as my hair concerns drift away.
KEELEY: He means well
It’s annoying as fuck, but he means well. At least that’s what I keep telling myself. Hopefully he backs off after our chat last night. Actually, I’m hoping they all back off.
HAYLEY: What did I miss?
AMELIA: Luke asked Keeley if she’d consider dating Coach Pierce
PAIGE: WHAT?!
HAYLEY: Oh Luke
I glance toward the back room to see Matt flicking through a magazine, giving me time to respond.
KEELEY: Technically he was trying to find out whether or not I’d be open to dating a coach. Or staff. Since I’ve blacklisted athletes
HAYLEY: That makes sense
KEELEY: Except that I don’t need to be set up
I feel like a broken record saying that over and over. It’s been months since they started the “Keeley support group” and while yes, I agreed to three dates during that time, I never once wavered from my “I can do this myself” approach.
HAYLEY: Is there something you’re not telling us? I still remember what Zane said when all of this started
I start typing to defend Zane but Blair beats me to it.
BLAIR: Zane doesn’t like being indebted to anyone. That was his way of saying he wants no part of this
KEELEY: And he’s kept up his end of the deal. Even when Jenna tried to set me up with Blair’s brother
I love Blair’s bestie, Jenna, but what a disaster that was. Blair’s brother is a good guy, However, he’s not my type. I need someone a little more serious. Not to mention someone that’snotfour years younger than me.
BLAIR: Zane may love Cade again now, but he’s got your back, Keeley
KEELEY: Tell him his debt is paid. (Laughing emoji) and tell the rest of the guys that I’m good. I’ve got this on my own
PAIGE: Easton will be happy about that. He cringes every time your name is mentioned. Although he did speak up when Jenna suggested Cade. I don’t think he liked the idea of you moving away, since Cade doesn’t live here
KEELEY: Aww he does love me
PAIGE: You know it
“Who’s got you smiling like that?” Matt asks when he returns, hiding something behind his back.
“Paige.”
“Oh, I love that girl.”
“You and me both.” I’ll always be relieved that Easton found himself an amazing woman. His track record wasn’t great.
“I’m seeing her this week to talk wedding styles,” Matt tells me, and excitement wells in my chest.
“No way.” I spin to face him. She’s been keeping quiet about the wedding.
“Way.” He covers his mouth as though he’s said too much and I laugh. Matt’s been Paige’s hairstylist since she moved to San Francisco, and she introduced me after we became close.
“I can’t tell you any more about Paige due to client/stylist confidentiality.” I snort but he waves me off. That’s definitely not a thing. “So…let’s get down to business. What do you think about this?”
