Borrowed (Embracing Series) (6 page)

“Ta, you asleep?” I asked, but got no answer. I feel asleep dreaming of the woman I was in love with, but she was in love with someone else.

I awoke to the smell of biscuits, gravy, eggs, fried potatoes, and sausage. I looked around but didn’t see Tatum anywhere. I walked in the kitchen to find the table with tons of food and Gran and Tatum standing at the stove.

“Good morning ladies,” I said as I walked over and kissed Gran’s cheek. I looked at Tatum, she was smiling ear to ear. I leaned over and kissed the top of her head.

“We made breakfast, hope you’re hungry.” Tatum said with a wink.

“Absolutely, I’m starved! Are we still going shopping?” I asked hoping for a yes.

“Yes we are, Audrey is bringing my clothes. I will just get ready from here.” She said as she sat down next to me. She was always so happy.

We ate and I got ready, and Tatum, Zander, Audrey, and I went to the mall. Zander and I sat up front, we could hear the girls in the back giggling.

I wanted to get Tatum a gift, but wasn’t sure what and how she would feel about it. Zander and Audrey did nothing but argue, he would get so annoyed with her. Tatum just kept telling them to shut up.

I went into Bath and Body Works to get Mom and Gran’s gifts. So I just got Tatum something from there. I knew she always smelled like lavender. I bought the closest thing to that smell that I could find. The girls wanted to grab some pretzels and smoothies from the food court.

As we approach the kiosk, Tatum’s phone started ringing. She walked away from the three of us. Audrey ordered for all of us and we walked over to a table and I could see Tatum was crying, she kept wiping her tears.

When she came back, no one said anything. I handed her the strawberry/banana smoothie and pretzel bites. She thanked me then out of nowhere Audrey blurted out.

“So, was that douchetwat? I hate that motherfucker, I don’t see why you haven’t left his ass yet.” She said as she took a bite of her pretzel.

“Not here Audrey, it was Thayer, he broke up with me just so you all know.” Tatum said, as she let out a little sniffle.

“Good, I hate that dickweed, mother fucker.” Audrey said as she took a drink of her smoothie.

“Well, I think we shouldn’t talk about it now. Audrey why the hell do you cuss so goddamn much? Damn woman, you sound like you just got of the damn sailor ship.” Zander said laughing.

“Shut the fuck up Zander. I can say whatever the hell I want when I want. So you can kiss my ass.” Audrey said as she stood up and grabbed Tatum’s arm, pulling her away from us. I looked at Zander and he just shook his head.

“So Zander, you got the hots for smut mouth… Huh?” I said with a wink.

“Hell no, she is so damn annoying. Could you imagine being with a girl that cusses that fucking much? Her voice is even annoying. That’s all she says is fuck this or that, or always saying dick. I can’t handle that. Hell, she probably cusses like that in her damn sleep.”

I just laughed at him, I knew he liked her though regardless what he said.

We all headed back to the farm, and there was never mention of Thayer again. We had a wonderful holiday. Everyone loved there gifts. Tatum had snuck and bought me a new cowboy hat, which was freaking awesome.

This had to be one of the best Christmas’s of my life. I loved having everyone together

We were going back to New York, I had an amazing time with my family and the Kelley’s. It still hurt me that I knew that Tatum may have been abused. I just wanted to smash that dude’s face in. I gave her my number to call me if she ever needed anything. I hugged her, I wanted to kiss her so fucking bad. So I did, she didn’t hesitate kissing me back either. I just walked away, and the look on her face and Zanders was priceless.

I noticed I had a few text from Mal, I didn’t respond. If she didn’t want to be with me then why the hell was she texting me? I was ready to go back to work so I could take my mind off of things. Brody and I went out for a drink at the little bar around the corner from our loft. Fuck beer, I need some damn shots. I wasn’t a whiskey person, but right then I could use as many shots as my body could handle.

“Brody, man, I’m going to drink as many shots as I can. You got my back? Make sure I don’t do anything stupid.”

“Sure thing, dude. Drink all you want. I’m just going to have a few beers.”

I was so fucking glad he said that, I need whiskey and dancing. I hope the hell I don’t see any girls tonight. My mind has been all different directions thinking about Bryn, Mal, and sweet Tatum.

I told the bartender to give me a shot of Crown Royal and keep them coming. I think I was on my fourth one when I felt a finger tap my shoulder. Fuck… Damn of course she would be here to mess up my night.

“What’s up Alyssa?”

“Not much sexy, Mal told me she dumped your ass. Karma’s a bitch isn’t it? Just like you used me, she used you. I told her that you had a big dick, and could use it well. That’s why she wanted to fuck you!”

This whore is trying to screw up my damn night. Yeah a whore is exactly what she is. She ended up getting Brody drunk and fucking him a couple weeks ago. He kept apologizing to me, it didn’t bother me. I just thought it was funny because now he fucked the seal, so the joke was on him now. Dumb fucker.

“Alyssa you’re a fu…fucking seal. No one cares about you and your ten foot hole you call your pussy, I can’t believe no one has got lost in there yet. So take that karma and go ba…back to the seal farm.”

Damn I must be drunk I can feel my words slurring. I see Brody walking over from the dance floor. He gave Alyssa a disgusted look and asked me if I was ready to go. Hell yeah, I was ready to get the fuck away from her.

“Thanks Brody, you are the mother fucking man. You just rescued me from the God-Seala…ha…get it Bro-dy. God-Seala.”

“Yes Evan, I get it. You need to go to bed, I will get you some Tylenol and water. Now go lay down.”

I think I had one shot too many, my fucking head was spinning like a disco ball. These damn lights in this fucking loft were bright as hell. They must be the super saver energy shit. I just needed to lay down. I finally found my bed, I took my clothes off and once my head hit my pillow I was out.

I roll over and look at my phone and it was seven a.m. Oh dear God, what the hell did I drink last night? My head felt like I had ten wood peckers in it pecking at my damn skull. I see I have a couple text from Alyssa, what the hell is she texting me for.

Alyssa: YOU ARE SUCH A DICKWAD... EVAN MARTIN!!

Alyssa: And what the fuck is a God seala? I don’t know what the hell you and Brody are up to, but you really hurt my feelings.

Holy hell, what the fuck is this crazy bitch talking about? I found water and Tylenol on my night stand, I took it, and got in the shower. What the hell did I do last night? As I was getting dressed I remembered being at the bar and ahh… Fuck. Alyssa was there. I remembered she was talking about some kind of karma shit. Maybe I owed her an apology, I better ask Brody what happened though.

I walk out of my room to get some coffee and Zan and Brody are playing a fucking video game this early.

“Did you sleep well?” Brody ask as he cocked his head laughing.

“Yeah what happened with Alyssa? She text me saying something about a god and seal?”

“Dude, you don’t fucking remember? You called her every name last night except her own and you kept calling her God-Seala.” Brody said as he laughed

I rubbed my hand through my hair and then over my face, I can’t fucking believe I said that shit to her. She was annoying, but I would never hurt her feelings intentionally. I was not a mean guy, I was normally very kind, until you pissed me off and she must have done just that. I knew how she liked to run her damn mouth.

Me: Hey Alyssa, I was really drunk last night, I just want to say sorry. I have no clue what I said.

Alyssa: Yeah, okay… I will forgive you this time. Can I see you tonight? Please…

Damn it, I guess I need to see her and really apologize.

My phone vibrated and I noticed it was a text from Ta. I missed her so much already. She had text me a lot the last week.

Tatum: Just wanted to let you know that I’m back with Thayer. He said he loves me and only me.

Me: Okay, take care of yourself.

I can’t believe she went back to him. I just don’t get it. I slid my phone in my pocket and tried to get Tatum Kelley out of my mind.

Two Years later

I have been attending NYU for two years now. It’s been four years since I last seen Bryn. I never seen Mal again, either. She text me from time to time. But I figure after two years I will never see her again. I have been working a lot. I need to fit an internship in my schedule, and it’s really hard when I work all day then take classes in the evening, or sometimes I do the opposite.

I still talk to Tatum through text, she is now engaged to Thayer. Lucky bastard, she said he has been nicer. She flew out last month and had dinner with Zander and me. She was so beautiful, I wanted to wrap my hands in that blonde hair and kiss every inch of her body. I knew that bastard was mean to her, she deserves so much more.

Classes are just starting back and there are going to be several parties this week. I was hoping to meet some new female friends. I haven’t had sex with anyone since Malory. I hadn’t really meet anyone I had been interested in. I had been on a few dates, but no one I would consider sleeping with. Of course I could always sleep with Alyssa anytime I wanted, but I’m not that desperate, yet anyways.