His to Love (His #3)

Chapter 47

Two days later, I get invited for drinks by my new co-worker. He's been walking around me for days now, but he hasn't actually asked me out yet until today. And I agree. I'm single, so why not?

And Brian is actually very nice and he's cute. Not that manly handsome like Damien for example, but still handsome, just not in that rough way that makes you instantly notice him.

Damien wanted to do something tonight, but I told him I'm actually going on a date. I don't want to hide it from him, even though I'd have nothing to hide since we're not in any kind of relationship other than friendship.

And Brian is really nice on our date, he's polite at first, but I get him to loosen up a bit so he's not afraid of saying something wrong anymore and he gets more in his element.

But Damien is being an annoying asshole and he keeps calling and texting me. He knows I'm on a date, I even sent him a text message saying, I'M ON A DATE, STOP, but he kept calling and texting.

"Boyfriend?" Brian guesses, eyeing the phone when I turn it off because it wouldn't stop vibrating otherwise.

I chuckle. "No," I reassure him. "Nothing like that, just an annoying friend." I put the phone into my bag and give all of my attention to Brian. "So, about your cooking passion, you should definitely cook something for me the next time."

Brian winks. "It's a date," he flirts.

I push a lock of my hair behind my ear. "Aren't you straightforward?" I tease.

Brian laughs lightly. "You're a beautiful woman, Brooke, I have to step up my game if I don't want any other man stealing you before I could get a chance."

I bite my lip and ignore the tightening in my chest. I knew this was more to spite Damien and try to get a reaction out of him, but I also wanted to see if I could feel at least some bit of attraction for someone else since Damien is not looking for a relationship anyway.

I succeeded at getting Damien's attention, but I didn't succeed at feeling any kind of attraction towards Brian. He's such a nice guy and I'm starting to hate myself. I couldn't forget Damien with Aaron, why would I do it with someone completely new when Damien is back and I get a look at his gorgeous face every day.

"And a flattering man, too. Luck really is on my side tonight," I flirt back, although I'm not really feeling it. I'm so stupid for doing this again. I knew this would happen, but I was still stubborn to try again.

Brian doesn't deserve this. This is a bitchy thing to do, going on with someone for a revenge because you're hurt because of someone else. But this is Brooke Campbell style. I did it before and now I'm doing it again. God, I'm shallow.

I take a big sip of the wine in front of me and hate myself in silence. "A woman like you should never forget how beautiful she is."

"And let me guess; you're here to make sure of that?" I joke.

Brian shrugs. "If you'll let me."

And it's that easy. It would be that easy to say yes and see where it takes us. But I already know it'd take us nowhere. Not because of him, but because of me. Because I'm a moron who can't stop loving a guy who does nothing but screw with my head.

Isn't life beautiful?

And it gets even more wonderful when I see the man I can't keep out of my thoughts hastily approaching us. "Oh, no," slips past my mouth and I straighten my spine, waiting for the hurricane. "What the fuck are you doing here?" I hiss at Damien, regretting that I told him where I'm going. I should know he had some utter motive.