Chapter 47

Winnie

I stare after Jake as he storms to the cash registers. My heart is telling me I’ve messed up badly, and I don’t know what to do.

Do you ever say stuff you wish you could take back? My biggest flaw is that I talk without a filter. I speak first, think later, and it’s a huge problem that I don’t know how to get rid of.

I sigh and hear a chuckle from behind one of the shelves. A dude is standing there with a stroller. He looks like a beefcake and smirks when he notices me looking at him.

“Are you laughing at me?” I ask in a suspicious tone.

“You bet I am,” there is no shyness in his voice, and I find it rather rude that he seems to find amusement in my defeat. “Mind if I

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give you a piece of advice, kid?”

“Kid?” I question. This guy can’t be much older than me. He is tall and sporting a scary beard, but he can’t be older than thirty.

“Yeah, it’s what I call youngsters in love,” he chuckles to himself and focuses his intense eyes on mine. “That guy you just fought with, if you want to remain his friend, I suggest you go and tell him that you’re an asshole. Better get it out there on the field quickly. If he knows you’re aware of your own shitty personality, chances are he might forgive you easier-take it from

someone whose wife is way too good for him.

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I stare blankly at him, and the guy winks at me before taking down cookies from the top shelf. He packs like twenty packages under his stroller but holds one package for me.

“These are my go-to when my wife is mad at me. I suggest you bring sugar to your man and maybe some chips and dip. The

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barbecue flavor is pretty damn good.”

Is this guy for real? I keep staring at him, gaping like a goldfish, while he continues. talking.

however, is different. If it’s given by someone, you have permission to eat it

get relationship advice from him. Though,

and admit to him that I’m an asshole-got it. Anything else the wise man would like

scratches his chin. He has sandy-colored hair and tanned skin, but his beard is a mix

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not see you guys becoming more than

“I sigh. “I’m lucky if I’m still invited

bearded man’s clothing, bends down to pick up another cookie package. ” Here, you will need

hugging two cookie packages to my chest. “Thank you so much

also, you might need to play dirty to win over that

if I do,” I answer him honestly and grimace. “Jake is pretty and all, but…” I remember the kiss

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It was the most alive I’ve felt in

guess… I’m curious if we could become more… there is chemistry in his

if you want

way past playing nice,

“What?!”

and wears this look that says trying to argue with him is pointless. “If you want to be with… what was his name

“Jake.”

is pissed and might do something stupid, like sleeping with another, you must seduce him tonight. Strip down, say you’re sorry and suck

” What? Are

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do?!”

a guy-trust me on

turn toward the cash registers and notice that Jake is standing there. He was already paid for his

back for me, and now, he is glaring

back, so I should get moving.”

what

“Maddox Daniels,” he winks at me again, grinning. “If you need more relationship advice, just look up my number. I’m down for helping other idiots in love. My wife is

told me. The man feels legit. “Well, my

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“Anytime!”

to witness Jake come over to me. He looks beyond pissed off this time, and even after stopping in front

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