Hard To Love by Sabrina Ross Read Free Book Online

a deep inhale,
slowly letting out the breath, I let go of negative thoughts. I
glanced to my right, looking down at the dance floor and the
moving bodies. Sitting here listening to them talk was boring and
reminding me of the pity party going on in my head. In my
standing, everyone halted their conversation.
“I think I want to dance,” I said, then gulped the rest of my
drink, placing the glass on the table.
“You sure?” Cassie stood next to me.
“Oh yeah.” I tried to hide my annoyance.
“I’ll be back in a bit.” Cassie leaned down to kiss Charlie on the
lips. I was grateful she decided to join me.
As we walked down the stairs, I danced and I did not care if
anyone was watching. Cassie grabbed my hand as we made our
way through to the middle of the crowded floor. You weren’t
having fun dancing unless you were in a tangled mess of bodies.
Letting go, allowing the music to take over, I closed my eyes
and I heard Cassie next to me, singing along. We cheered as the
next song started, singing as loud as we could. Then a spin of slow
songs took over, giving me the cue that it was time to get a drink.
George remembered me, giving me a wink as he caught my eye.
Cassie joined me moments later. I was surprised Charlie hadn’t
come down to dance to a slow song with her. It wasn’t my
business how they worked as a couple. If she was happy then I
was happy for her. Cassie ordered two rounds of tequila shots.
With my throat on fire, after drinking the shots, I made my way
back to the dance floor just as my favourite song came on. I
squealed and dragged Cassie back with me. Girls were jumping
and singing, their arms waving in the air. Before I knew it, the
alcohol was beginning to numb me. Beads of sweat slowly dripped
down my neck. Cassie waved at me to get my attention, gesturing
she needed a drink. I waved her off and continued dancing. The
music took me into a trance, and I let my body flow to the beat of
the song. Not long after Cassie had gone, I felt someone come up
behind me, wrapping their arms around my waist. I didn’t care.
Whoever it was smelled good—a good sign he had taste. I let
my body grind against his, stretching my arms behind me and
running my fingers through his short hair. My eyes were shut—
that was a good thing; otherwise the spinning room might have
made me nauseous. Drinking was not something I did often.
When the song ended, I slowly turned to face the mystery
person rubbing up against me. I had to balance myself with his as I
spun around. The smile on my face disappeared when I locked
eyes with him. His sexy little smile was starting to get on my
nerves. I didn’t understand what his deal was with me.
“Mason.” I scowled, pulling away. “God, why don’t you just
go away?”
“Where are you going?” He shouted as he followed me to the
bar. He grabbed my arm and turned me to face him just as I was
getting, George, the bartenders attention.
I slapped his hand away. “Do you want me to yell at you? Is
that what you like?”
“Maybe.” He smirked.
“Ugh, stop smiling.” I turned away.
“Why? Don’t you like my smile?” He grabbed my arm, turning
me around again.
“Not liking it isn’t the problem.” I regretted it the moment the
words left my mouth. His top lip twitched as he started to smile
again. I needed to escape Mason. George nodded once we made
eye contact.
“There you are!” Cassie walked in front of Mason.
“I think I need to go home,” I said.
“Are you sure?” Cassie pouted.
“Yes.” I glared past her. She turned to find Mason standing
there with his arms crossed a smug look on his face. George
handed me a martini and I started taking big sips.
“What’s your deal, coz?” she asked, placing her hands on her
hips.
He smugly replied, “Nothing.” But he wasn’t looking at her; he
was still staring at me. Cassie eyed him a little longer, and then
turned to face me.
“Let me just tell Charlie,” she said, touching my