Chasing Beautiful (Chasing Series #1) Read Online Free Page B

the scene and seeing who else I know here. It feels good to be back home again Mickey! I forgot how beautiful it is out here during summer time.”
    Indeed, it was a magnificent night.
    The full moon was up high and bright amidst the darkened sky. It was illuminating the ocean and making it look breathtakingly ethereal, serene and peaceful. The waves lapped softly on the shore and I felt calm inside, wishing Blake was here with me. He would have liked it.
    My trio of friends offered to come, but I refused them. I needed to do this one on my own.
    “ How are you?” I said as I sat on the wooden lounger glancing back to Mickey and enjoying my cold alcoholic beverage.
    “ Actually, a lot has been going on, man. I’m leaving for Alaska next week to help out my dad. He’s been feeling exhausted from running the business. So, it’s my turn to step-up and help the family,” he said solemnly.
    “ I’m sorry to hear that, Mick. I recall you weren’t really fond of that place,” empathizing with his situation.
    “ Damn right, but I got to help the family out, so there’s no other option,” he took a chug of his Corona, studying the sand on his feet.
    There was some hollering from behind me so I twisted my head and glimpsed to see who the culprit was.
    Kyle was hugging and high-fiving people along the way. His other right hand was atta ched to a very attractive blonde who was gazing and smiling lovingly at him.
    Per fect. Just bloody, fucking perfect.
    I felt awkward and anxious. Fuck. Should I go over and say hi? Maybe I should play indifferent? I castigated myself for being idiotic. Come on Sienna , I scolded myself. 
    Crap-fuckity-crap.
    Deep breaths and think of something relaxing.
    “ ’Kay there doll?” Jen sat next to me with her arm loosely on my shoulder.
    “ ’Course! Should we get more drinks?” Might as well get some encouragement from my old pal, The Don, Patron.
    “ Ooooh! Shots?! That should get us going!”
    “Hell , yeah!”
    “ Bring on the happy face, doll. Don’t let him see anything else.”
    I nodded , not wanting to say anything else. She was right, of course.
    We got up and headed back to the house. I knew we would be passing Kyle at any moment, so I willed myself to play it cool and not take it too seriously. Who cares if we dated two gloriously fun-filled years? Really, who cares? Uh! I was getting idiotic already with one drink.
    “ Hey, Jen! Sienna … You’re back ,” greeted a merry-looking Kyle.
    “ Heeey, there! Congratulations on your internship! I’m hearing that they’ll hire you before you even finish school?” Jen playfully said to Kyle. They got on so well back in the day, it was no wonder they fell back into an easy banter.
    Kyle’s working with his father now. He loves music. He grew up with it and learned everything and anything music from his father. His dad owns a major record label company here in LA so it was a no brainer that he’d be following in his dad’s footsteps. Most importantly, he loves to scour for musicians that have depth and soul in them and help them be successful in the music industry. He’s quite passionate with his work and I remember how he used to light up and get all excited when talking about it.
    “ Ha ha! How I’ve missed your craziness!” Kyle said this in his deep playful laugh.
    God! I’ve missed that laugh. Here goes my stupid brain.
    I look ed like a complete idiot standing there next to Jen while they were catching up. His girlfriend, whom he hadn’t introduced yet, was curiously eyeing Jen and me. Did Kyle talk about me? Is that why she’s eyeing me up and down now? Hah. Bitch.
    Kyle turned his attention to me. His laughter died the minute our eyes met. His hazel eyes looked intense and fiery. His face looked calm, but I knew deep down, he was mad.
    Damn, he looked gorgeous.
    A deep ache settled in my heart.
    I miss him.
    His white v-neck shirt outlined his define d torso and arms. My word, is he more buff and defined, or