150 Friends Like These

(Jayden)

“What!? How do you know they never had sex?”

“I asked. Not hard to get information, you know.”

“So, what the hell am I supposed to do?” I ask, frustration boiling over. “She threw it in my face, like I can just erase the past. I can’t.”

“Maybe start by not throwing a tantrum when she brings it up,” Lance says bluntly. “You’ve got to understand where she’s coming from. And for fuck’s sake, stop acting like she’s accusing you of something you didn’t do. You did it, so own it.”

I rub my temples, trying to ease the thumping. “And what about you, huh? You’re sitting here pining after Lisa like a goddamn schoolboy who won’t admit he’s in love with the only woman in the world who can possibly put up with him.”

He snorts. “Nice try. Actually, I’m meant to be playing golf with Phillip today, pity.”

“Phillip?” I scoff. “You’re telling me you’re pining over missing out on golf with Phillip?”

Lance laughs, “At least I’m not living in denial like you are.”

“Denial?” I snap. “What the hell