Addicted

Chapter 3

I woke up around nine the next day and felt as shitty as I did last night. The look on Tori's face haunted my every movement. No, I did not want a relationship with her but I did love her as my assistant. I already fucked that up though. How could I have been so careless? I groaned out loud and rolled out of bed, stalking towards the kitchen. I guess I could got to the gym today since I'm off. Grabbing the house phone, I left a message for my best friend Kandice to meet me around noon for some gym time. The beautiful, foul mouth blonde and I have been friends since she helped me get back at the bitch who stole my ex. We've been thick as thieves ever since. I set the phone back on the receiver and went to make my coffee, quickly changing my mind to make tea because my coffee sucked. I guess now I have to live with sucky coffee and a less than present assistant. I hated that I had given Tori the impression that I wanted any relationship. I told her, countless times. I guess she's one of the poor souls that doesn't see the signs, even when they are right in front of her face. I stopped thinking about this and added honey and lemon to my tea. Sitting down on the couch, I wondered what I should do. I couldn't lose the best assistant I've ever had because of a casual fling.

A shower was needed before gym time with Kandie. I set the water temperature and went back into my room to select my attire. A baby blue sports bra with matching yoga pants would do the trick. I settled into the shower and washed my hair and myself. I couldn't really enjoy it because of how I was feeling. After a few minutes, I turned off the water and stepped out the shower. I dried off, applied lotion, and put my hair up in a high pony. Heading back to my room, I dressed, grabbed my iPhone, keys and grabbed a water bottle from the kitchen before leavin out. I put my key in the ignition and sped off to the gym. Shortly after I arrived, Kandice appeared. I hugged the bubbly blonde and we both headed over to the treadmills. After adjusting my settings, I decided to fill Kandie in on the ENTIRE Tori situation. Needless to say, she was shocked and disappointed, not much to be unexpected. "So wait, you fucked her and told her it couldn't go any further?"

"Just about." She punched my arm. "Um, ow bitch! What was that for?"

"For being a dick! If I was in that situation with you, I would have jumped to the same exact conclusions."

"Look, I know I fucked up..."

"Fucking right you did." Kandie flipped her platinum blonde pony to one side. I rolled my eyes and continued. "But, I was clear from the beginning and end."

"No you weren't because if you were, she wouldn't have cried."  I stopped my treadmill and headed over to the lifting area. I wasn't going to listen to Kandice tell me about how wrong I was and how Tori is completely entitled to her feelings. It was pissing me off about how right she was. I picked up two 20 lb weights and started doing some squats. I heard Kandie coming over to join me after a few moments. "Look plum bottom.."

"Plum bottom? Really?"

"Yeah, because your ass is shaped like a juicy plum." I rolled my eyes. "You're gross dude."

"Like I was saying, I didn't mean to make you mad. But you already know that boss and employee relationships do not mix well."

"Yes I know. How is Gillian?" Kandie gave me a look. I swear, if looks could kill.  "We do not speak her name."

"Whatever you wish." 25 squats down, 15 more to go. "I just don't want either of you to get hurt. Gillian ripped my heart out and I ended up firing the best temp I've ever had. I don't want you to lose anything because of what happened between you two." I finished my squats and looked at Kandie. She is my best friend for many reasons, but what she just said to me was one of them. I exhaled, "You're right. What should I do? I tried to tell her last night and she spazzed."