My Best Friends Wedding

Tattoo?

I hung up the phone with Danny and sighed.  What a fucking mess. I looked around the room and tried to think of anything but Jon. My phone buzzed and vibrated on the bed side table. I reached over and saw a text from Danny

It's never going to work Madison. I want to help you, but this is a whole new level of fucked up. This is a blatant lie and you're using me...how fair is that? Sleep on it.

I scoffed and tossed the phone across the bed and got up. I picked up my suitcase and set it on the bed and pulled out a few items for the shower. I needed to clear my head and think. This was a bigger disaster than I was expecting and in a lot of ways Danny was right. How fair is it for me to want to do this to my best friend? Both of them actually? I started the water in the shower, undressed and stood in front of the mirror staring at myself completely lost in thought. My eyes darted to the small heart tattoo on my hip. It was small and had a name across it. I purposely put it in a spot that no one would ever see because clothing completely covered it and since I never had an significant relationship since Jon no one has ever seen it. I half smiled at it and stepped into the shower. I stood there letting the hot water run over my head. I closed my eyes and got lost in thought

Happy birthday Maddy.

He smiled handing me a small wrapped box with an over-sized bow on it. I giggled at the bow and unwrapped the box and pulled out the pretty white gold necklace with a small heart pendant. I knew he didn't have a lot of money and must've saved to buy it. I grinned and looked up at him

Jon...how did you afford this?

Never mind that. Do you like it?

I love it. I love you. Thank you so much

He held me close and softly kissed me. He took my breath away every day. Everyone saw him as a jerk, but I knew better. He had his moments, but everyone does.

I know I've been really busy and I haven't spent as much time with you as I should Maddy. I've just..

I know Jon. You've been busy working and stuff at the wrestling school. I know. I understand.

I know you do Maddy, but it doesn't make it right. I shouldn't be neglecting you like this.

You haven't been....

....yes I have

The sound of my cell phone ringing made me jump. I sighed and finished my shower. I dried off and stepped out. I put on my bra and underwear and started towel drying my hair.

"You look good with almost nothing on, but then again you always did"

I jumped and screamed a little trying desperately to cover myself with my towel.

"What? What are you doing here???"

"I tried calling you, but you didn't answer. I was worried."

I blushed as he stepped towards me while I still fumbled to try to cover myself with the towel. He laughed at me as he watched me

"You know Maddy...I've seen you a lot more naked than that. You don't have to cover up...."

"Well.....things.....things are different now."

I scooted along the wall and towards my suitcase while he watched laughing. I let the towel fall as I dug around for something to wear

"What did you want?"

"Hmm?"  He answered distracted

I smirked and faced him "I said...what did you want?"

He nervously cleared his throat and scratched the back of his neck

"I...uhh...well....Julia wanted to go to dinner, but she wanted to go somewhere you'd like"

"OH....well let me figure that out here in a second"

He ran his finger along my hip as he walked by and sat in a chair on the other side of the room. His touch sent a chill down my spine and I closed my eyes and shook my head to get the thoughts out. I looked up to see him chuckling at me.

"What's with the tattoo?"

I looked down at the tattoo and shrugged while putting on a shirt.

"Just a heart"

"What's the name on there?"

"Jesus"

"Jesus? Maddy...I'm not stupid you're not religious. Is your boyfriends name Jesus?"

"WHAT? No! His name is Danny"

SHIT! He didn't agree to this and I just kinda threw it out there. Now if Danny doesn't agree it's going to be obvious as hell I'm lying

"Danny? You mean co-worker Danny?"

I nodded putting on my pants. My heart pounded nervously in my chest and I sat on the edge of the bed struggling to put on socks while maintaining my composure

"I thought Danny was....never mind. Call me in 10 minutes and let me know where you want to go. I need to get back to Julia before she becomes suspicious. I hope you and...Jesus...have a fun time deciding"

I made a face as he walked out of the door. I grabbed my phone and started researching for places to eat around the area that weren't a casino.  I smirked and chuckled and called the place I picked to make a reservation. Perfect.​​​​​​​