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Andy
Girl answer me and I’ll tell them to chill and stop messaging you xxxx
Alex
I’m fine, I just want to be left alone.
Andy Alright girl, text me when you wake up so I know you’re alright xxxx
Chapter 37
After a sleepless night, I decide to drive to Malibu and go surfing. It’s one of my favorite spots. Peace and quiet. Just what I need.
It’s nine in the morning and my phone is flooded with messages from Kyle, Wes, and Andy/Knox. They’re all variations of the same sentiment, just worded differently.
Andy
Baby doll, I hate it when you’re mad at me, please call me back. I need to know you’re alright. I know you want to be left alone, but please talk to me.
Wes
Call me or text me tomorrow when you wake up. I can’t wait to see you sweetheart!
Andy
Alex, I won’t be able to sleep if you don’t message me back or give me an indication you’re alright.
Kyle
Talk to me when you’re ready Sis. I love you lots Alex xxxx
Andy
Baby doll, please, I won’t be able to live with myself if something were to happen to you!
Andy
Dammit Alex! Answer me. Please!
I pull on my bikini, a flowing top, and boyfriend shorts, then grab my board—the one my grandad got me—and head towards Malibu.
The sun is beating down on my skin when I reach the car park. The ocean is calm today, the waves aren’t big, but I’m not looking for a challenge. I just need to clear my head.
I find a comfy spot near the water and set up my sun chair. I apply sunscreen everywhere. “Want me to get your back?” A cool voice to my left startles me. I turn to see a tall, blonde-haired guy with a dark tan and shades.
He’s standing in front of me, his swim shorts hanging low on his hips, his arms crossed over his chest, accentuating his muscles. He lifts his sunglasses off his face and sends me a smile.
I nod at his request and hand him the lotion. When he’s finished, I thank him and he extends his hand.
I shake his hand, “Alex.”
“Oh, I know who you are. Saw your commercial last night during halftime. My sister bought one of the swimsuits. Carter’s lucky!”
“Well, I think that’s what I’ll be forever known for. Good! I hope she likes it. We’re not together, he’s Knox, he fucks anything with a vagina and a pair of boobs. Me excluded.”
“Not a bad thing to be known for, you looked good. I’d say every guy in this country would agree too. Ahhh, the Lauren girl? Well, if it’s any consolation, his loss. You’re way more beautiful than her. I’ve heard stories about her, and they’re not pretty!”
His ocean blue-green eyes are mesmerizing, and his washboard abs and bulging biceps are hard to ignore. I glance behind him to see a group of girls giggling and looking at him. I can’t help but smile.
