Page 52 of Marvelous

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Me – I’m not awake enough to fully process that.

Soldier Boy – There’s never a time to process that.

I snorted.

Then I got out of bed, got ready for the day, packed a lunch, and headed to work.

I was in between clients when my phone vibrated.

Should Have Run Text Thread

Laurie added Cassie.

Laurie – Umm, hi. So, you don’t know me. But I am married to Kenton.

Me – Umm. Hi. I don’t know who that is.

Laurie – Men. I swear. Kenton’s handle is King.

Me – Umm. I really have no clue who you're talking about.

Laurie – Are you not in a relationship with Ghost, aka, Alec?

Me – Ummm... I wasn’t aware that I was. We are both interested in each other.

Laurie – Shit.

Laurie – I just stuck my foot in my mouth.

Laurie – I am so sorry.

Laurie – You’re the first woman any of the men that Kenton knows has mentioned and meant it.

Laurie – Kenton is a Seal. Ghost, err, Alec works with him on occasion.

I shot a text to Alec.

Me – So... a woman texted me. Her name is Laurie.

Me – Said Kenton, aka King, told her you and I are in a relationship.

Me – And she told me he was a Seal.

Soldier Boy – Laurie is good people. Promise. She asked me if it was okay if she messaged you. Apparently, King has been running his mouth like he always does.

Soldier Boy – Kind of gets lonely for women who are with Seals.

Me – And you're not a Seal.

Soldier Boy – Give me time. Okay?

Me – I can do that.

Soldier Boy – Thank you.

Then I went back to the group chat with Laurie.

Laurie – I am so sorry.

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