Leaning in closer, Dodge said, “I’m her lawyer. When my client calls me after hours to tell me the husband she is legally separated from has broken into her house, I come running.”
Robert let out a gruff laugh as he looked Dodge up and down. “New lawyer or not, I’ll get what I want. And as far as breaking into her house, you’re delusional. I have no idea what you’re talking about. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to call my lawyer; we need to get our game plan together to win this case against my cheating wife.”
Dodge practically had steam coming from his ears as he leaned in closer. “I wouldn’t count on it, asshole.”
Robert turned to me and said, “Got yourself a real professional lawyer there, baby. I’ll be seeing you around, Sierra.”
Smirking, I grabbed my lemon drop as I said, “I highly doubt that. Tell Lisa I said hey.”
Robert glared at me, and if looks could kill, I’d be flat on my ass right now. Turning on his heels, Robert left. Slumping a bit in my chair, I closed my eyes and counted to ten. I couldn’t talk just yet, or I would sound like a baby. Finally opening my eyes, I smiled at Dodge and said, “Thank you so much for co—”
And that’s when I saw her. Dodge’s date. Who also happened to be the receptionist at Dodge’s law firm. Oh my God. He brought her with him? He didn’t leave his date for me. Looking away, I felt the tears building in my eyes. How stupid am I? Digging my nails into my hand, I plastered on a fake smile. Reaching into my purse, I pulled out a twenty and threw it onto the bar.
My eyes traveled to the brunette standing in front of me. She had her hand wrapped around Dodge’s arm and was smiling like she knew something I didn’t.
Bitch.
Standing up, I cleared my throat as I looked into Dodge’s eyes and shook my head. “Why am I not surprised? The receptionist huh? Seems to be the common thing with men.”
The brunette’s smile faded some as she looked at Dodge. Rolling my eyes, I pushed past them as I whispered under my breath, “Fucking men.”
I began walking toward the exit as fast as I could. Dodge called out my name as I practically began to run. “Sierra! Sierra, wait.” Holding up my hand, I made it out the door and to my car. Quickly opening the door, I tried to get in before Dodge caught up to me.
“Sierra, please stop for a second,” Dodge said as he slammed my car door shut.
Feeling as if I would break down in tears, I looked away. “Dodge, just let me go. I’ve had a hell of a day, and now I need to find a hotel because I’m scared to death my crazy-ass husband is going to walk into my house at any moment.”
“Sierra, let me just explain. Karen and I were just—”
Letting out a sarcastic laugh, I held up my hands and said, “It’s your personal life, sport, and you’re free to do what you want with it.” Anger quickly filled my body as I looked back at him. “How foolish of me to think you would actually be going over my case this evening like you said.” Slowly shaking my head, I continued, “The only thing you were going over was the brunette’s body. I guess it makes no difference, does it?”
“What?” Dodge asked frustrated.
“Whether you’re a bartender or a lawyer, you still like having fun with the girls. Is this a rebound fuck, Dodge? Maybe just one of the girls in the office you’re fucking.” Holding my hands up, I shook my head. “Right, listen it’s none of my business.”
Pushing him away, I attempted to open the door. “I do have a personal life, Sierra.”
Nodding my head, I whispered, “Yep, you sure do. I’ll be requesting a new lawyer first thing tomorrow.”
Dodge grabbed me and spun me around. “What? I don’t think so. You can’t dump me just because you see me with another woman. You haven’t even given me a chance on your case. What I do in my spare time is my business.”
Smiling, I shrugged my shoulders. “Call me sentimental, but men sleeping with their receptionists kind of turns my stomach. You know . . . brings back bad memories. I think this time I’ll ask for a female lawyer.”
Dodge pressed me against my car and got closer to me. “The fuck you will. My father gave me this case, and I fully intend to win it and prove to him I’m a good lawyer. I will not let our personal relationship get in the way. You’re my client and nothing more.”
The moment the words were out of his mouth I felt like it was the last blow my heart could take. My body slumped as I fought to hold back the tears. There was one thing I never wanted another man to see ever again, and that was the hurt they caused. I knew the moment Dodge sucked in a breath he had seen my moment of weakness.
