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Entertainment Tonight
."
"What?" I coughed again, this time for real and flipped on the television.
"Margie called and told me to turn on the television, that she was watching you on
ET
. And sure enough there you were, holding hands with one of the biggest rock stars on the planet. Looking very cozy I might add, as you climbed in the back of a limo."
God, I'd been so drunk I hadn't even noticed the cameras.
"Oh, wow. I had no idea. Truth is we went dancing, I had too much to drink, I think Zane did too, and we were probably holding each other up. I pinky swear, Sam, there's nothing more than that going on." I don't know why I felt so defensive. But I could just imagine what he must be thinking. The fact that I was within a ten-mile radius of Azir was bad enough without this.
Sam sighed again. "I trust you, Bron. I have to, or this is never going to work. But do me a favor in the future and try to stay out of the media. I realize my reasons are selfish, but I'm not looking forward to rounds at the nursing home tomorrow. You're going to be the big buzz, and I'll have to explain that no, you aren't Zane's latest conquest, that we really are happy together."
"I am sorry, Sam. It's just—I'm sorry. I feel so stupid that I've let you down."
"I'm not bringing this up to make you feel bad, I just want you to know how it seems from the outside looking in."
We talked for a while longer and when we hung up it felt like everything was okay. I don't like to say it, but Sam's still fragile in some ways. I never want to hurt him, certainly not on purpose.
This whole relationship thing is tough for me. No, that's not what I mean. I mean it's difficult for me to remember that my actions can affect another person. I'm so used to going off on my own and doing whatever, but now someone else's feelings are involved, and I have to take that into consideration.
Which begs the question: Why in the hell did I just tell Azir I'd have dinner with him and Zane? So stupid.
8 A. M.
Guilt-free witches: 1
Call me chicken, I don't care, but last night I ended up having room service and watching reruns of
Alias
. God, I love that show, I can't believe they cancelled it. I'd kill to have Jennifer Garner's legs. They are a petite girl's dream.
And I've got to get Simone to teach me some more martial arts moves. That Sydney Bristow can kick some ass.
So, I'm only admitting it here, but I totally lied last night and told Azir that I wasn't feeling well. A migraine. I get them sometimes, especially when I'm trying to do too many mental readings or magic at once.
Thankfully, he wasn't in his room when I called so I left a message for him, and just in case, I left a message with Zane's assistant, Georgette.
Coward that I am, I holed up in my room and watched TV and played Texas Hold 'Em on the computer. Which got me to thinking how fun would it be to get all these dignitaries together for a game of cards. I bet they'd all be champs at bluffing.
I found out the guys had planned to go to some gallery opening, which I'm sure would be covered by the press. The last thing I needed to do was show up with Azir on one arm and Zane on the other. It would have probably killed poor Sam.
I called him around ten to tell him good night. Even though it was only nine there in Sweet, he sounded like I woke him up.
"Bron?" He whispered.
"Yes, did I wake you?"
"Hmmm. I must have dozed off in front of the television again. I was watching
Alias
and the next thing I knew the phone rang."
Can I tell you how much I love this guy? He loves the show just as much as I do, but I have a feeling it's more for her sexy outfits and push-up bras than her ability to slay bad guys with a single kick.
"I didn't expect to hear from you again tonight."
"Well, I was sitting here missing you and I thought I'd just ring and say good night." I smiled. I did miss him so much. He has a way of brushing my hair off my forehead or holding my hand and rubbing his thumb across my
Entertainment Tonight
."
"What?" I coughed again, this time for real and flipped on the television.
"Margie called and told me to turn on the television, that she was watching you on
ET
. And sure enough there you were, holding hands with one of the biggest rock stars on the planet. Looking very cozy I might add, as you climbed in the back of a limo."
God, I'd been so drunk I hadn't even noticed the cameras.
"Oh, wow. I had no idea. Truth is we went dancing, I had too much to drink, I think Zane did too, and we were probably holding each other up. I pinky swear, Sam, there's nothing more than that going on." I don't know why I felt so defensive. But I could just imagine what he must be thinking. The fact that I was within a ten-mile radius of Azir was bad enough without this.
Sam sighed again. "I trust you, Bron. I have to, or this is never going to work. But do me a favor in the future and try to stay out of the media. I realize my reasons are selfish, but I'm not looking forward to rounds at the nursing home tomorrow. You're going to be the big buzz, and I'll have to explain that no, you aren't Zane's latest conquest, that we really are happy together."
"I am sorry, Sam. It's just—I'm sorry. I feel so stupid that I've let you down."
"I'm not bringing this up to make you feel bad, I just want you to know how it seems from the outside looking in."
We talked for a while longer and when we hung up it felt like everything was okay. I don't like to say it, but Sam's still fragile in some ways. I never want to hurt him, certainly not on purpose.
This whole relationship thing is tough for me. No, that's not what I mean. I mean it's difficult for me to remember that my actions can affect another person. I'm so used to going off on my own and doing whatever, but now someone else's feelings are involved, and I have to take that into consideration.
Which begs the question: Why in the hell did I just tell Azir I'd have dinner with him and Zane? So stupid.
8 A. M.
Guilt-free witches: 1
Call me chicken, I don't care, but last night I ended up having room service and watching reruns of
Alias
. God, I love that show, I can't believe they cancelled it. I'd kill to have Jennifer Garner's legs. They are a petite girl's dream.
And I've got to get Simone to teach me some more martial arts moves. That Sydney Bristow can kick some ass.
So, I'm only admitting it here, but I totally lied last night and told Azir that I wasn't feeling well. A migraine. I get them sometimes, especially when I'm trying to do too many mental readings or magic at once.
Thankfully, he wasn't in his room when I called so I left a message for him, and just in case, I left a message with Zane's assistant, Georgette.
Coward that I am, I holed up in my room and watched TV and played Texas Hold 'Em on the computer. Which got me to thinking how fun would it be to get all these dignitaries together for a game of cards. I bet they'd all be champs at bluffing.
I found out the guys had planned to go to some gallery opening, which I'm sure would be covered by the press. The last thing I needed to do was show up with Azir on one arm and Zane on the other. It would have probably killed poor Sam.
I called him around ten to tell him good night. Even though it was only nine there in Sweet, he sounded like I woke him up.
"Bron?" He whispered.
"Yes, did I wake you?"
"Hmmm. I must have dozed off in front of the television again. I was watching
Alias
and the next thing I knew the phone rang."
Can I tell you how much I love this guy? He loves the show just as much as I do, but I have a feeling it's more for her sexy outfits and push-up bras than her ability to slay bad guys with a single kick.
"I didn't expect to hear from you again tonight."
"Well, I was sitting here missing you and I thought I'd just ring and say good night." I smiled. I did miss him so much. He has a way of brushing my hair off my forehead or holding my hand and rubbing his thumb across my
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