Pieces of Me by Pua Ramona (small books to read txt) 📕

my heart and soul. It was that day that I knew that no other woman would ever hold a candle to her. That day she left me standing in Lei’s office, a broken man.

It’s been a few days since the last time I’ve seen her, those days feeling like weeks, and I would be lying if I said I don’t fucking miss her at all. I’ve asked Reese and Lei how she’s doing and they both told me that she’s been doing a whole lot better. I know I should be happy that she’s doing better, but I’m really not okay with that at all. I was honestly hoping that she was feeling the same way I’m fucking feeling. It’s as if I’m missing a part of my soul, not being able to function at all. I wanted to go to her mother’s house, but I knew that it wasn’t a good idea, after the shit I’ve put her through in the little bit of time she’s been back home. Plus I wasn’t ready for the ass kicking that I had coming. I miss her face, her smile, the sound of her laugh. I miss her touch, her kisses. and the way her little fingers feel in mine. I miss the feel of her heart beating under the palm of my hand the most.

“Man, are you ever going to tell me what happened between you guys? ‘Cause you’ve been fucken moping around while she’s been trying to cope with everything going on. You should be happy that she’s decided to move on from all the bullshit she doesn’t need to be a part of” Reese says. I know he’s right, but fuck that if she can be okay with moving on and not give a fuck about how I’m feeling, then I’ll do her a favor and pretend like nothing ever happened.

“I seriously don’t give a shit what she’s doing with herself at this point. We fucked. She got what she wanted and that’s that. Now we can all move the fuck on.” I huff at him.

He knows I’m fucking lying through my asshole, but hey I don’t have to explain myself to him or anyone else. “So, you’re okay with Marino spending time with her? Is that what you’re saying?” he taunts.

I feel my heart beating fast in my chest, I didn’t know they were spending time like that with each other and it fucking pisses me off no end. But I shake it off and tell Reese “Yup! She can see who she wants and I’ll fuck whoever I want.”

He gives me a look that tells me that he doesn’t believe a fucking word i say, but thats my stance on it and I’m fucking sticking to it. “Whatever, man. Well then I guess you’re okay going with Lei and I to the Petersons this weekend,” he says.

“Why the hell would I go there when she doesn’t want shit to do with me?” I say raising my brows at him like he’s stupid.

“But you just told me a minute ago that you both decided to move on?” Reese smirks at me and I sit here pretending like I don’t hear him and his bullshit. Fuck him.

“Was I invited or am I your plus one?” I ask, rolling my eyes.

Reese looks at me and says “No, you were invited. If you would’ve checked your mail you would’ve seen the invitation dumbass.”

That takes me by surprise. They invited me? “Why would I be invited? Or who would even invite me?” I ask him.

Reese stands across from me looking irritated and says “Sina invited us, and she wanted us to be a part of their family gathering since we’ve all been getting close. And that includes your sorry ass, so don’t even think of making any bullshit excuse about not fucking going Eli. We’re all going.”

I don’t know how to feel and definitely don’t expect to be invited to anything that has to do with the Petersons. And I definitely didn’t expect an invite from Sina that’s for damn sure. I take a deep breath and say “I’ll be there. Can I bring a plus one or is that not allowed?” Of course, I don’t mean it, I’m just being an asshole to fuck with Reese.

He looks at me and says “Don’t be a fucking dick Eli. I know you’re hurting but that doesn’t mean you get to hurt her some more.”

“But you said she was moving on” I say innocently.

“Eli, don’t act like you don’t know that she’s hurting too. You’re the one who didn’t want her, not the other way around.”

“I thought you said you didn’t know what happened between us,” I say, deadpanning my face at him.

Reese chuckles and says “Did you really think that I wasn’t going to find out? I mean Lei is her bestie in case you forgot that already , dipshit.”

I know it would be shitty if I invited another girl over to the Petersons gathering, and as much as I am hurting, the idea of Sina seeing me with someone else turns my stomach. “Fine. I’ll meet you guys there” I say pushing my chair away from my desk.

Reese’s phone buzzes. “Look, I’ve got to run. I told Lei I’d help her bake some of Sina’s and Emma’s favorite cupcakes, so if you want to, I'll be cool if you want to close up early. You know so you can prep yourself for the family festivities” He says chuckling.

“Nah, I’ll finish up the paperwork then I’ll close up before I head home.” I say rolling my chair back into my desk.

“Alright man. If you get bored just come by and you can help me frost them cupcakes” he says with a dumbass wink.

“Okay asshole get the fuck out of here before I text Lei and tell her that you’re bitching about baking” I snark. Reese laughs and leaves the office.

I sat here and take another big breath. How am I supposed to