Teaching Aleck (The Last Hangman MC #2)(33)

I hope things will calm down for our ladies from now on. They don’t deserve any of this bullshit they are getting because of us. Let’s just hope Ray keeps his promise…





CHAPTER 13



Charline

August 17, 2014

Tomorrow is my first day as a preschool teacher, and I’m beyond scared and nervous. To add to the stress, I haven’t really heard from Aleck since my incident. He did keep his promise though, a car was waiting for me in front of the ranch the next morning. It was such a sweet gesture. He also left me a note in the car saying I wouldn’t be bothered anymore and that things would be good from now on and that he was thinking of me. It was so sweet. I might be keeping said note in my wallet.

Brian didn’t seem phased by the fact that I was ran off the road. He said I was probably trying to cut them off and that it was my fault. He’s getting weirder every day. I just don’t get him. The day after it happened, I called him as usual and he was very short with me and pissed. I didn’t mention that Aleck was the one who helped me, I didn’t want to piss him off even more. Today is the last day we can hang out during the day, and I have a feeling he’s going to be a massive pain in the ass.

I finish preparing a couple of fun activities for the kids to last me the entire year. I’d rather be prepared than stress out not knowing what to do with them.

“Hey, Babe.” Brian walks onto my back patio where I’m preparing everything.

“Hey. What’s up?” He leans down to kiss me and I kiss him back softly, longing the feeling of Aleck’s lips. I need to get a grip, I have a freaking boyfriend!

“Not much, glad I have the day off to spend it with my girlfriend.” Well someone is in a good mood for once.

“Aww, that’s sweet.” I smile softly and finish putting everything in my bag.

“What are you working on?”

“Coloring images, painting, gluing shapes into forms, music sheets and so on. Nothing very exciting.” I take a sip of my iced tea.

“I’m sure they will love it and you.” He kisses my neck.

“Uh, thanks. I hope so too. I’m so nervous.”

“Relax, you’ll be okay. Besides, what’s the worst a four year old can do to you?”

“Besides puking on my shoes?” I frown.

“Ahhh, the joys of working with kids.” He chuckles.

“Yes, well, hopefully I didn’t jinx myself and it won’t happen anytime soon.” I shudder.

“Always keep an extra pair of shoes in your bag, you never know.” He grins innocently.

“You’re a dick you know that?” I punch his arm playfully.

“Ow, you’re stronger than you look.” He rubs the spot where I hit. “And since when do you say bad words?”

“I don’t know, I guess hanging out with my friends for so long has done that to me and my brain picked them up.” I shrug.

“Well, it’s not a good thing in such a pretty mouth.” He kisses me deeply. “Wanna go upstairs and work some of the stress out?” He waggles his eyebrows.

“Not today, Brian.”

“Why not? You never want any more since you crashed your car.”

“Sorry for going through something traumatic and not feeling like f*cking you. Besides, I can’t.” I shrug and get up to get an iced tea refill.

He follows me in the kitchen. “And why can’t you?”

“Because I’m on my period.” I get a donut and take a bite out of it.

“Well, you can still blow me. I’m horny babe!” He actually whines!

“Eww, gross. No, thanks.” I frown.

“Seriously? You’ve never given me a blowjob. You’ve been denying me sex for days now, what am I supposed to do?” He throws his hands up.

“You never went down on me either! Go jerk off if you’re that horny.” I shrug and take my glass and donut outside.

“Come on, Babe, we won’t be able to see each other much now that you’re going to work, and I have the nightshifts again this week so we’ll only see each other next weekend. Don’t do this.”

“Do what? Stand up for myself to my * of a boyfriend who only seems to think with his dick lately? I’m sorry I’m so f*cking selfish. If you’re not happy with my attitude, you can see yourself out. I have things to do before tomorrow and I’m not in the mood to deal with your whiney ass.”

“You’re such a f*cking bitch when you’re on your period. I’m out. See ya.” He leaves and I’m relieved. I couldn’t deal with him even if I wanted.

I really should gather up the courage to dump him. I’m just scared of his reaction.

I spend the day sorting out my house and my head.

I’ve finally come to the conclusion that I can’t stay with Brian. We’re not compatible anymore. Next time I see him, I’m ending things with him. I thought about doing it over the phone or over text message, but it wouldn’t be right, would it? I don’t know if I should go straight to Aleck either, that wouldn’t feel right, but at the same time it would. It’s so bloody confusing!

Men are a weird species that makes women do crazy things and have crazy thoughts.

I’m getting ready for bed when I hear my phone chirp. I don’t pay attention to it much as I’m in the process of washing my face and don’t want to get water all over it. I finish washing my face and get onto brushing my teeth and my phone chirps again. Thinking it’s Brian, I don’t bother checking it. He can wait a few more minutes. I finish doing my business in the bathroom and get into my pyjama when it chirps again. Bloody hell!