Page 294 of Forbidden Billionaires: Vol. 1
I had a sinking feeling in my stomach. He told me he wasn't going to drink too much. He told me I didn't have to worry.
"Does he do that a lot?" Melissa asked.
"What? No." I tried to clear away my nagging thoughts. "Was there lots of music? Maybe he was at a bar or something?"
"No, I just heard a few people. Maybe it was Rob and Brendan? If they're with him, I'm sure he's fine. I'm sorry, I don't know why I said anything. I'm just being silly. Just pretend I didn't say anything."
"Do you think I should call him? Maybe he needs me to pick him up or something?"
"I'm sure he's fine. I really don't know him that well. Maybe I'm just misreading the situation. And you don't want to be that girl."
"What girl?"
"You know...thatgirl. The one that nags her boyfriend all the time. You have to trust him."
"Yeah, you're right. I do trust him. I'm sure he's fine." But I wasn't sure. I didn't want him to do something stupid again tonight. I was surprised that Professor McCarty hadn't gone to the cops. Next time James might not be so lucky.
"Speaking of the time, I need to get going."
"I didn't mention the time."
"I know, but I really am going to be late. Are you sure this is okay?" she asked, gesturing to her dress. "It's formal enough?"
"Very formal yet very sexy. It's classy. You look absolutely beautiful."
Melissa gave me a big hug. "Seriously, don't worry about James. I'm sorry I even said anything."
"Okay."
She laughed and released me from her hug. "I'm really bummed that you're not coming tonight. But you look kind of tired. Maybe you should just call it a night and go to sleep early?"
"Okay, now you're just being mean."
She laughed. "I just meant so you don't have to worry all night. I'm sure James is fine."
"Mhm."
"Bye!" she said and blew me a kiss as she left me alone in the dorm room.
I immediately pulled out my phone and called James. I didn't care if I wasthatgirl. If he was drunk wandering the streets I needed to go pick him up before he did something stupid.
"Hey, hot stuff."
"Umm...James?" Geez, he really was hammered.
I heard laughter on the other end of the phone.
"James?"
"No, it's Rob. Do we sound the same on the phone?"
"Yes, you do."
"Damn it! I should have convinced you to have phone sex or something. Can we rewind a couple seconds? Hey, Penny, it's Professor Hunter."
"Gross. Rob, can you please put your brother on the phone?"
"Sorry, love, can't do that."
