My Cowboy with Benefits

Chapter 1

I've been ignoring Chelsea these past couple of days. She can't honestly expect me to talk to her after what she said. She was supposed to be my best friend. I thought she wanted me happy. Guess not.

My phone goes off again. It's Chelsea. Again. She keeps apologizing and trying to get me to come down to the rodeo. There's apparently something that I need to see. I just ignore it.

I turn on the television, but find nothing good on. Friday night with nothing to do. Rachelle is out with her boyfriend, who's name I still don't know. Wyatt was watching his little niece. She's just so adorable.

My phone buzzes again. This time it's my friend Jordan. She sent me a picture message. I open it to see a picture of Wyatt with someone. Looking closer, it's a picture of him with a girl. Who the hell is she? Why the hell is he there with her? I thought he had to watch his niece.

Jordan texts me again. She tells me I should come to the rodeo. I guess I should. I'm sure there's a simple explanation for this. All I have to do is go down there and talk to Wyatt.

Since the rodeo is only two blocks away, I decide to walk. It's warm and pretty outside. I don't see the point in getting in my car and wasting gas to go two blocks. Plus, I like walking. It's great exercise and allows me to clear my head.

When I reach the rodeo, I head to the building with the bar and dance floor. Thad where Jordan said o need to go. It's almost like a club, but it's not one. It's only open during the day and there aren't any strobe lights.

Walking in, I see Jordan sitting off to the side with Chelsea. They both walk up to me.

"Hey."

"Hi."

Chelsea doesn't say anything. I guess she got the message that I'm not happy with her.

"Wyatt's right over there." She points to the middle of the dance floor. I spot him automatically.

"Thanks."

I start walking over to him. I freeze when I see him kiss the girl on the lips. Then I recognize who she is. How could she do this to me? How could he do this to me? We've been together four years. I thought we had something special.

I walk up to them and tap her on the shoulder. She turns to face me and gasps.

"Maggie, what are you doing here?"

"I could ask you the same thing, Rachelle. I see your boyfriend is my boyfriend." I turn to Wyatt. "I thought you had to watch your niece."

He starts stuttering. Rachelle puts her hand on my arm.

"Mag, listen. We didn't mean-"

I shake her hand off. "Don't touch me. Don't say anything. You two betrayed me. You went behind my back and started seeing each other. I trusted y'all. It's easy to see that neither of you cared for me like I cared for y'all. I'm done. Don't come near me. Don't contact me. I want nothing to do with either of you. I just don't understand why y'all would do this to me."

I turn and walk away, leaving them both dumbfounded. I walk back over to Jordan and Chelsea. I pull Chelsea in for a hug.

"I'm sorry I was such a bitch. I should have know that you were telling me the truth. Can you ever forgive me?"

"Of course. I know that you were just in denial. I'm sorry that this happened. If you want, you can come stay with me. I know you won't want to stay with your sister after all this."

"Thanks. I might just do that. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go. I don't want to be here any longer."

Jordan puts her hand on my arm. "We understand. If you need anything, just call. You know we'll be there as soon as we can. Love you, girl."