Public Masturbation
0Anyway, that sort of behavior was an emotional response and often considered an inconsistent moral failing, even if it was understandable. What were you gonna say?”
“It doesn’t matter,” Chloe said, fixing her eyes on the trail. “Nice one,” I said, referring to the ball she’d just sunk. I’m sure he would honor any attempt I make to bring peace between you two.”
“Is there a possibility he might take offense… maybe think you’re taking sides?” I said. “Really?”
“Yes!”
“Then just stay here with me. If you can’t handle someone like Roger VanCamp, you won’t stand a chance against Tanaka. “I like him, and he doesn’t come with all the confusing extra baggage you come with.”
“Extra baggage?” I asked. Why didn’t you say anything?”
Clearly, that was the wrong thing to say. I would be lying if I said I completely hated it, but there’s no way I would admit it to anyone other than maybe Helen or Erin. “What?” Natalie asked, her brow wrinkling cutely.
