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The entire room of reporters seem a little shocked at my answer, probably because that’s the most I’ve said in an interview…ever. Huh. Did good sex not only unlock good golf but also my ability to talk to reporters?
Add that to the things I’m never telling Beau. He doesn’t need to know I’m now suddenly a chatty Cathy. Or that the sex was good.
God it was good…
I thank the reporters for their time and grab my cell phone as I walk out of the media center. I’m barely two feet away, when I feel arms wrapping around my shoulders, squeezing me in a hug I’ve known my whole life.
“Now that’s the Shelby I know!”
I smile as Gabi makes her way around me, giving her a better angle for a real hug. Maddox is standing behind her, Ace strapped to his chest. Next to him are Mr. and Mrs. Devereaux, looking at me like proud parents.
“Thanks,” I say, suddenly feeling overwhelmed by the attention. “It was a good day.”
“Yes it was, dear,” Mrs. Devereaux says, stepping in and taking over where Gabi just was. “And I need to say, I don’t know what my son did or said yesterday, but I want you to know, I’m on your side.”
That makes me laugh as I feel my cell phone vibrate in my pocket. “I appreciate that.”
I quickly glance at my phone, my face overheating when I see who it’s from.
“I’m guessing Asshat is my brother?” Gabi says. “Better than the last name you had for him.”
“Oh, I don’t know. Dipshit had a ring to it.”
“Language, Shelby.”
“Sorry, Mrs. Devereaux,” I say as I turn away. Because Gabi has no shame in reading my text messages, and after last night, Ihave no idea what this is about to say. But I do know she can’t know what happened between me and her brother. Not now. Not ever.
Asshat
Good round today.
Oh! You unblocked me. It really is my lucky day!
Phew. Good. Rated G for the whole family.
How many times today did you think about my tongue? Every hole? No. That’s too much. But it was every other, wasn’t it? I did see you squirming out there a few times. You were thinking about my cock weren’t you?—
“Did you hear me, Shelby?”
I jump—actually jump—out of my skin when I hear Gabi. “I’m sorry. What did you say?”
“Are you okay?” Gabi asks, concern etched on her face. “You were twitching like that on the course today too.”
Son of a bitch.Who invited my best friend here? “I’m fine. Just been having a cramp that keeps popping up, trying to work it out.”
Gabi doesn’t buy my shitty excuse. “Is it in your butt?”
“Yup,” I say too quickly. “It’s the oddest feeling.”
“Been there,” Maddox chimes in. “When it hits in that weird spot, it’s like there’s nothing you can do.”
“Exactly,” I say, and I don’t know what forces brought Gabi and Maddox together, but I’m so glad it happened. Because he’s my favorite. “Anyway, what did you ask?”
“I was seeing if you wanted to get dinner tonight? We’d have to be in early because of Ace, but we’d love to take you out.”
Just as I’m about to agree, I check my cell phone that hasn’t stopped vibrating in my hand. I don’t know what Beau is sending, but it needs to stop.
You were thinking of me, weren’t you? All day today. And you played lights out. Coincidence?
