Page 7 of One Wild Night
“Margo.” Abi wasn’t sure what to tell her because it was looking like either she couldn’t go and get her or she’d have to drive theresomehow.
“Abi, I’m sorry to call back so soon and pester but I just wanted to see what’s happening. There are some really creepy guyshere.”
“There are no flights to Phoenix. There’s a bombscare.”
“Oh my God. Oh, Abi, I don’t know what to do.” She started to cryagain.
“Don’t worry! I’ll figure something out. It may take longer than we planned, but I promise I’ll come and get you.” She could only imagine how Margo must befeeling.
“Abi, thank you so much.” Margo gushed. “I’m sorry to put this burden on you. I wish I’d just gone to the hotel as planned with my parents. I could have had my meltdownthere.”
“Don’t worry. Just try and keep safe. Do you have enough change to callme?”
“Maybe for another threecalls.”
“Okay, try to get cozy somewhere near the phone. I’ll call you as often as I can. Just don’tworry.”
“Thanks,Abi.”
Abi placed the phone back inside her pocket when she hung up. She made a move to go back the way she’d come but, once again, found herself staring up into Scott’s eyes. Curiosity lit themup.
She almost collided with him, but he caught her, steadying her with his grip on hershoulders.
“So it looks like my sister is stuck in Phoenix. The question is why?” he smiled down ather.
She shuffled out of his grasp and gazed at him, thinking about what to say. He’d clearly beenlistening.
“I’m going to get her.” She tried to move past him but he stopped her by placing his hand on her waist and pulling her back towardshim.
“Not so fast. How are you going to get her? Are youdriving?”
“Scott, I’m sure I can find some way of getting to her. I’ll rent a car.” She stepped out of his grasp oncemore.
“Or you could come with me.” His smilewidened.
“Why’d I do that when I could rent a car -- or, heck, get a bus?” She narrowed her eyes athim.
“Margo is my sister, I know she’s stranded at the bus station in Phoenix and there’s no flights because of a bomb threat. Of courseI’llbe going to getmysister, and I’ll get there much quicker than you. So, Abi, if you want to come with me, the offer is there.” He turned his smile up a notch and gave her that cheeky lookagain.
She bit the inside of her lip wanting to curse him but held back realizing he wasright.
By the time she organized a rental car, he’d be well on his way, and she’d just be in tow, going to Phoenix fornothing.
She watched him as he turned and walked away, and Abi tried to contemplate all this. She supposed she could have let him go and get Margo, but Margo hadn’t called him. She’d called Abi. Not only that, but now she was worried for her friend and wanted to be sure that she was okay. The journey from here to Phoenix was an exceptionally long one by car. Could she survive that many hours with Scott? Especially if she was trying to avoidhim.
“You coming?” he called back looking over hisshoulder.
She groaned inwardly, hating this idea, but, right now, it seemed like the best way to get to Margo. It would be a long, and most likely terrible, journey, but she supposed she could bite the bullet and travel with her ex for her bestfriend.
Releasing a sigh of frustration, she followedhim.
