Summer
Devin
The start of summer of nothing less than fabulous. Devin was famous, rich and well taken care of. Nothing was in her way. With all the work on her hands, her schedule didn't leave much room for thinking, which was perfect.
No room for thoughts.
"Hello, mistress."
Shit.
" Hi Dynos..." Devin was heading out of the office to grab dinner. The last person she expected to see was Dynos. He had been coming to see more often. And by more often was daily. Like they were best friends or something. She wasn't quite sure yet how she felt about it.
He walked beside her. " I'm going to the new steak house down town. Would you like to dine with me? I'll drop you off after."
He had the eyes of a puppy, as if he was using some type of enchantment. She looked away and sighed. " Fine. You drive then." She got into the car.
The drive there was full of chattering from Dynos. She watched as he spoke about the fashion line and work. He went back and froth between asking how she was doing and wishing she was there.
All Devin could think about as she watched him was, 'What's he so happy about?'
It was almost as if the fallout of their day long relationship had barely affected him. These days he was extra giddy for no reason. She hadn't made any wishes, so there was no reason for him to be excited. She wondered if he was this way because it was her. But she washed the delusion away faster then she could blink.
Maybe this is how he is with friends? She concluded.
At the restaurant they talked about the latest fashions and other art related things. Over the last few weeks she realized just how much they both had in common. Also, just how much he enjoyed his job.
" You really like your life here..." The words slipped out unconsciously.
He paused, and looked at her curiously before looking down at his plate. " Yeah... I guess."
The atmosphere had shifted. He clearly had no intention of discussing this any further. They continued talking for bit, but she felt the awkwardness.
Her phone buzzed. It was Ryan.
Ryan: Hey Babe. Are you still at work?
Devin: No, I'm having dinner at the new steak house.
Ryan: Oh okay. Let's have lunch together tomorrow. I'll take you someplace nice.
Devin: Okay, I'll pick you up, what time?"
Ryan: Twelve noon? Also, there is no way in hell your picking me up. You're passenger princess as long as you're with me.
A blush crept up Devin cheek and she smiled. And she continued her smiling as they text.
" Is that your boyfriend?" Dynos asked with a raised eyebrow.
" Yep."
She looked over at him after being quiet for too long. He was visibly peeved but she could not fathom why. She still wasn't sure if he ended things with her because because of his "home" or if he left her because he wasn't really into her.
Although from the way he behaved ever time she mentioned Ryan, it was clear he wasn't thrilled by their relationship. Which was rich coming from the guy that soft launched the relationship in the first place.
Unknowingly she grinned, but caught herself before he noticed.
" Do you hate Ryan or something?" She had to ask.
He looked at her and frowned. " Why do you ask that?"
" I asked first Dynos."
He sighed. " I don't hate Ryan. I've only met the fool once." he poked at his food.
" But you just did it again."
" Did what?"
Devin laughed aloud. " You called him a fool. And this is not the first time. You call him fool,wrangler and even chum. The face you make too gives it away." She paused and watched him sulk.
