When Love Bites

10 Don't Rock The Boat

WLB Chapter 10 Don't Rock The Boat

I woke up nauseous with a screaming headache and I felt like I had swallowed a wad of cotton balls. It was a giant reminder of why I don't drink often. I saw the water and the pills and the note on the table. I drank the water, took the pills and headed into the bathroom. I took care of business and brushed my teeth. I remembered most of the previous night, I thought. I headed back to bed to lay down and read Avi's note. I didn't want to wake him, but I should. We had been arguing a lot lately and this was bound to be a doozy. Laying down was the best option right now. I climbed under the covers and rolled to face him. "Hey, sweetie?" I tapped his shoulder.

"I'm here."

"I am so sorry."

"How are you feeling?"

"Awful. Thank you for the water and the aspirin." I rubbed my eyes and rolled to my back.

"Did you finish the water?" I didn't move though I could hear her moving.

"I did. I think I should get up and get another." I had no desire to move. I could feel his anger and he didn't turn to look at me.

"I'll get it." I got out of bed. It had been a long time since I had a hangover, but I still remembered. I went back with three bottles of water. "Drink two in the next 20 minutes."

"Thank you." I opened a bottle and drank half in one gulp. "So, about last night."

"That sounds like the title of a God-awful movie. Do you really want to talk about that right now?" I drank some of my water, laid back on the bed and looked at her. Yup, she looked miserable as fuck.

"Waiting isn't going to make it any easier. Can we discuss it without yelling though?" I drank more water and prayed that it stayed put.

"I have no intention of raising my voice."

"Okay. It's been a long time since I had that much to drink. My friends invited me out after the show and I thought you would be in the studio late. You never responded to my texts, so that is what I thought. I know how it is when you are focused. I didn't think it would turn out like this." I finished my bottle.

I took a long deep breath and sat up against the headboard. "I guess you think that is a good reason to go out with two guys that you've never mentioned, drink to the point of not being in control at all and not telling anyone where you were? I'm gonna say two things," I paused. "Saftey and who?" I was going to do my best to trust her assessment of the two people she was with despite what Brad said. He can exaggerate things quite a bit. I was just happy he saw her and got her home safely.

I let out a deep breath. "I should have texted you where I was going. I didn't have the intention of getting completely blitzed and I thought I would be home before you. I didn't think about that. I am sorry." I genuinely was. "I have always had more guy friends than girlfriends. I hadn't seen these two since just after we started dating. I have known them since college. They get a little rowdy sometimes, but they aren't bad guys. They have always treated me like one of the guys." I looked for my phone and remembered that it was probably in my purse. "Their names are Liam and Derek. I would love to introduce you to them. They don't believe you exist."

"Huh."

I had no idea how to read that response. I pulled myself to a sitting position and my head swam. I opened the second bottle of water and drank some. I waited to see if he would say anything else

"Lay back down. Your eyes crossed." I really didn't know what to say. My best friend is female I spent an incredible amount of time working with her. But I don't make it a habit to drink more than I can handle or get anywhere near drunk around anyone other than Lizzie. I was struggling really hard. Maybe it didn't need to be such a big deal. No, the safety issue is a big deal.