44

LINDEN

Shit!

Of all the places, why should I have to run in with my ex here? My brothers knew what she did to me and how it changed my view of relationships.

And yet, here I was, trying to play nice to her when she didn’t deserve it.

“Babe—” I turned to my right, but Estelle wasn’t beside me anymore. I was supposed to introduce her to Skyla, so my ex would know she didn’t break me, that I had moved on and had a great life. But she was gone.

“I should go and find my girlfriend.”

“Oh, the brunette? I think I saw her go to the powder room.” She smiled. “See you later, Gabe.”

I just nodded before I left her.

“Where are you going?” Beck asked me, gripping me around my arm.

“I’m checking Estelle.”

“In the restroom.” He looked at the sign at the corner.

“Yeah. The ladies room, Beck.” I suddenly became irrationally pissed off.

“Estelle isn’t there. She went to the entrance. I talked to her for a bit. And what the fuck are you doing talking to that bitch?”

“It’s a common courtes