Accidental Encounter

23. What is his problem

The next few days I struggled to get Kyle out of my mind.  He was so handsome and very charming.  No matter how hard I tried, I could not help myself.   I told myself a million times I would never do that to Bruno.  I love Bruno. 

Bruno and the guys were going to be home today so his sisters, the girlfriends and wives, and a few close friends decided to have a 'welcome home' BBQ.  We spent the morning shopping for everything we would need.  I loved spending time with all the ladies in Bruno's circle.  All the different personalities made for lots of laughs. 

"Welcome Home!!!!!" We all yelled when the guys walked into the back yard.  I ran up to Bruno and gave him the tightest hug and deepest kiss I could but he didn't kiss me back.  "Damn girl" he giggled.  "I missed you baby." I whispered.  He hugged me back lightly and said he was going to mingle.  What the fuck is his problem. I thought to myself.  I put on a fake smile and walked around chatting with everyone.  Bruno seemed to interact with everyone else so happily that it made me wonder if he was mad at me. 

After about 3 hours I was tipsy and in need of more.  Bruno had barely said a word to me.  I asked Tiara to go with me to the liquor store to get more rum but she was in a pretty heated conversation with one of Phred's friends, so I went alone.

I walked around the liquor store for a bit deciding on what I wanted.  I don't know if I was daydreaming or just not paying attention to where I was going. I bumped into someone and when I looked up to apologize I noticed it was Kyle.  "Oh hey. Sorry I didn't mean to bump you." I said.  "It's ok. What brings you here?" He replied.  "Obviously the same thing that brings you here." I said with a smirk.  "Oh so it's poker night at your house too" he sarcastically replied.  "No haha I meant liquor, liquor beings me here. Having a barbecue and I ran out of spiced rum. So here I am." I said.  "Well that sounds fun. I love barbecue." He replied.  "Come over. Come grab a bite to eat. There's probably 50 people at my house. There's always room for one more." I said eagerly.  "Ummm, okay maybe just a quick stop since the guys are coming over in a bit." He said as we both paid for our items.  "Great just follow me." I said. 

At the house Kyle and I sat by the pool house practically unnoticed. Tiara came over drunk off her ass but she only danced around us and danced away.

"So this is your place huh.  You must really get paid well in that little clinic." Kyle laughed.

"It's my boyfriend house, he's around here somewhere." I answered.  "So who's the lucky guy? Which one is he." He asked looking around the yard. "Please don't say anything at the clinic. My coworkers don't know who he is. I'd rather not talk about it there." I said as I looked for Bruno. "Um won't they find out eventually? Company picnic or something?" He asked. "Eventually but I'm still new there. I just don't like that type of attention.  Fans can be ruthless." I explained.   "Fans...must be a big deal dude." He said.  Just then Bruno and I made eye contact. I signaled for him to come over.  He drunkenly stagger-stepped over to us. "What's up? Who's this bruh?" He said with a little bit of anger in his eyes. "Babe this is Kyle, he's one of my clients. I ran I to him at the liquor store and invited him over." I said as I grabbed Bruno's hand.  He pulled his hand away quickly. "Oh well in that case welcome to MY house and MY barbecue enjoy the food and the drinks man." He said walking away from us.  "Whoa! You're dating Bruno Mars?! He seems like a dick." He said.

"Yeah that's my man. He's not a dick. I think he's just tired and drunk. I'm sorry." I said as I wiped a tear.  "I think it's time for me to go.  Thanks for the beer and burger.  See you on Tuesday." He said as he headed to his car.  "KYLE WAIT, I'm sorry.  He's drunk. He's not usually a jerk." I explained as we stood at his car.  "It's okay I believe you. Like I said, thanks. See ya Tuesday." He said as he got into his car.  He drove off and I stood there in tears. I don't if I was crying because I really liked Kyle or because Bruno was acting like such an asshole towards me.  I decided to all it an early night and go to bed.  I passed up our bedroom and headed for the guest room.

I laid in bed deep in thought wondering what was Bruno's problem.  Why was he acting so weird towards me. What shifty rumor did he hear now.  Am I really cut out for this type of lifestyle? My mind was running 100 miles per hour and I hoped it was the rum fueling the thoughts. I hoped things would be back to normal in the morning.