Playing the Field (Hot-Lanta Series) (10 page)

             
“Lucy I’m not leaving until we sort this through. I think there might be something here.”

             
“There’s the problem Austin you think there is something and I knew there was last night. I’m done waiting. If you need to think anymore after last night then clearly you will never know. Get out. I don’t want to see you anymore.”

             
Austin went to say something but she didn’t let him she pushed him out the door and slammed it shut making sure to lock the deadbolt. She slid down the door, falling to the floor and put her head in her hands while she cried hysterically.

Chapter Five

To: Patty

From: Marc

Subject: I’m back             

Patty Cakes,

I’m back and I want to see you! Meet me at Café Lolo Saturday at eleven. I want to find out what this place is all about. Wear something athletic I feel like throwing around a Frisbee before we dive our faces into some of the finest baked goods in Atlanta and there is a park right across the street so it would be perfect.

Marc

To: Marc

From: Patty

Subject: RE: I’m back

Sully,

That sounds good to me but don’t you have a game on Saturday?

Patty

To: Patty

From: Marc

Subject: RE: RE: I’m back

Patty my dearest friend,

Of course I have a game Saturday that is why I’m meeting you so early and I figured I can get my warm up in before the game. I have a feeling I might be chasing your Frisbee throws around.

Marc

To: Marc

From: Patty

Subject: RE:RE:RE: I’m back

Marc-us Abdomen-us

I will have you know I majored in Frisbee throwing and will have to take it easy on such an amateur like yourself because you will not be able to handle my speed. I would be too afraid of slicing something off that might be valuable to you.

Patty

To: Patty

From: Marc

Subject: RE:RE:RE:RE: I’m back

Peppermint Patty,

I will allow you to throw the Frisbee at top notch speed if a limb is sliced off so be it. I just need to see a master like yourself in action. I will make sure to have 911 on speed dial in case anything serious happens...like losing an appendage. See you Saturday!

Marc

                                          ***

              Molly felt like she was waiting forever for Austin to come over. What was his deal? He sounded weird on the phone this morning. Was he feeling weird after their encounter in San Diego? She knew he wanted to talk about getting serious but instead of having to be a part of that awkward conversation she distracted him with her body. She was not ready to have a serious conversation with Austin.

             
There was a knock at her door, finally! She opened the door and Austin was standing in the doorway holding some flowers and a bottle of wine.

             
“Sorry babe, there was a huge line at the liquor store apparently everyone wants to get liquored up tonight. Here, these are for you beautiful.”

             
She kissed him on the mouth and took the flowers smelling them. “Thank you sexy, these will look perfect on the table. I was starting to think you weren’t coming tonight.”

             
Austin stopped in his tracks and asked, “Why did you think that?”

             
Why was he being weird? He was jittery and…sweating?

“Just because you said you would be here a half hour ago. What is going on, why are you acting weird?”

             
Austin headed to her kitchen, pulled out two wine glasses and filled them up.

“Molly I need to talk to you and I wi
ll not allow you to distract me with sex this time.”

Damn, he was serious. She guessed she might as well get this
horrid conversation over with.

“Sure.” She said “Let’s sit on the couch.”

              They both took a seat on the couch not sitting too closely which disappointed Molly, he really was not going to let her distract him.

             
“I have something to tell you.”

             
Crap, Molly begged in her head that it was not an ‘I love you’ moment. There was no way in hell she could handle one of those moments right now and she wouldn’t put it past Austin. He was extremely clingy. She sat on the couch patiently so he could spit it out.

             
“I’m just going to say it. I slept with Lucy last night.”

             
WHAT!!!

Molly didn’
t even know what to say. Lucy? The girl with the frumpy clothes and glasses who worked for Jane? The girl who was his best friend? That Lucy? Molly could not control her anger, why was she so mad? Did she actually care about Austin or was she jealous that Lucy got between them?

             
“You what?” she finally said.

             
“I slept with Lucy last night and when you called this morning I was still at her place.”

             
Well that was why he was weird on the phone, he was trying to hide the fact that she called while Lucy was right next to him.

Interesting that he would answer her phone call while
he was still with Sir-Frumps-A-Lot. That had to mean one thing; he still liked Molly and still wanted to be with her. Perfect. She would milk the situation for all it was worth.

             
She mustered up some tears. “I can’t believe this.”

             
Austin looked heart broken when he saw a stray tear slide down her cheek. Perfect!

“Molly, I’
m sorry but I don’t ever remember saying we were exclusive that is why I’m telling you. I want to know where we stand.”

             
Molly pondered that for a second. Well by no means did she want to be in a relationship with him but to hell if she was going to let that four eyed prostitute have her way with him. No Austin was her boy toy and she would keep it that way.

             
“Well I’ve been exclusive Austin. I’ve not wanted to do anything with anyone else but you.” Molly said with a sniff.

             
“Jesus, Molly I’m so sorry.” Austin ran his hand through his hair as he looked around her place, as if searching for an answer. “I didn’t know. I went over to her place last night because she was upset about a conversation she had with you in a dressing room. I don’t really know what it was all about but I just lost myself. I’ve known her for a very long time and she just looked so different last night. I lost my mind…”

             
Molly stopped him. “I don’t need the details, Austin.”

             
Molly could not believe that bitch told Austin about the dressing room. She knew she could not trust her. Lucy probably let the whole world know about her and Austin. Molly didn’t need people sticking their noses in her business. She didn’t need people judging her for having sex with another man.

             
Austin put their glasses of wine on her coffee table and grabbed her hands making her look at him.

             
“Listen Molly, I want to know what is going on with us.”

             
“What do you want Austin? Where do you want this to go? Clearly I’m the only one who sees something special between us or else you wouldn’t have slept with someone else.” Molly said playing the guilt trip card.

                                          ***

              Austin didn’t know what to say. He had two very beautiful and wonderful women to choose from. Well…he did.

He wasn’
t sure Lucy would take him back if he asked. He felt bad leaving her this morning but he had to think about his life and what he wanted. Lucy was amazing and so real. She was his best friend and even though he didn’t want to lose her, he did anyway.

Molly was fun and wild and would do pretty much anything
he asked...in bed. She brought a thrill to the table that he didn’t think Lucy had in her.

Although
, Lucy was kind and nurturing and always took care of him, Molly never showed those kind of instincts but maybe if they were more committed to each other she would.

             
“I was just confused last night Molly. I have been trying to figure things out between us for a while and frankly you have not been giving me many signs as to what you want besides sex.”

             
Molly pushed him back into the couch and slid herself on his lap straddling his hips. She placed her hands on his chest and said, “I’m sorry Austin if I have given you the impression that I’m not interested in you but I can tell you right now I’m very much interested in you and I don’t want us seeing other people. I want you all to myself.”

             
Her words were music to his ears. She wanted him for herself. He had been waiting forever for her to say that, to make a commitment to him.

             
“So does that mean you are my girlfriend?” He asked holding his breath.

             
She didn’t answer instead she ripped his button shirt off him and took her dress off exposing her completely naked body. Jesus she was not wearing anything under her cotton garment. He got instantly hard and didn’t care about talking anymore he needed Molly he needed to be inside of her and needed to be wrapping his hands around her perfectly sculpted breasts.

He picked her up and carried her to her bed. An image of Lucy flashed in the back of his mind, an image of her tossing him on her bed. What was that about? He shook his head and focused on Molly but he was not fully in it like he usually was. There was something niggling the back of his head, something distracting him from fully giving himself into Molly and he knew that something was Lucy.

             
              ***

              Patty wore a pair of spandex workout capris and a sports bra tank. She for some reason still wanted to look cute in her athletic wear as Marc put it. She threw her hair back in a high ponytail and put on her neon running shoes.                            

             
She pulled up to the park just as Marc was getting out of his car. He wore a baseball hat with sunglasses mesh shorts and a Braves shirt. Was he trying to be spotted by every fan in the city? She parked right next to him and got out of her car.

             
“If you were trying to be inconspicuous you did a very terrible job at it.” She said while giving him a side hug.

             
“Hey it’s the only clothing I own that I can get sweaty and move around in.” He returned the hug but he turned her side hug into a full on frontal embrace. She thought about how nice it felt but quickly shook the thoughts out of her head. She didn’t need her mind wondering into dangerous territory that was off limits. She needed to just focus on herself and not get wrapped up into another relationship.

             
“Well, I guess that outfit will have to do then. How have you been? I see that you have been lighting up the old ball park with a couple of homeruns and RBI’s.” She said with a smile.

             
Marc laughed. “Wow, I didn’t know you were going to be keeping a tab on my stats.”

             
“Not keeping a tab just watching a friend play. It’s actually nerve racking watching you play.”

             
“Why?” Marc asked. “It is not like we are dating or anything, just friends.”

             
Patty was quiet for a second. Was that a jab at her?

“Friends can still watch and be nervous.”

             
Mac nudged her with his shoulder. “I’m just kidding with you Patty cakes, relax. Thanks for watching. I appreciate the support. Now let’s see that killer Frisbee throw of yours.” He tossed her his green Frisbee that had a logo of a local bank on it.