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sure what and how she would feel about it. Zander and Audrey did nothing but argue, he would get so annoyed with her. Tatum just kept telling them to shut up.
    I went into Bath and Body Works to get Mom and Gran’s gifts. So I just got Tatum something from there. I knew she always smelled like lavender. I bought the closest thing to that smell that I could find. The girls wanted to grab some pretzels and smoothies from the food court.
    As we approach the kiosk, Tatum’s phone started ringing. She walked away from the three of us. Audrey ordered for all of us and we walked over to a table and I could see Tatum was crying, she kept wiping her tears.
    When she came back, no one said anything. I handed her the strawberry/banana smoothie and pretzel bites. She thanked me then out of nowhere Audrey blurted out.
    “So, was that douchetwat? I hate that motherfucker, I don’t see why you haven’t left his ass yet.” She said as she took a bite of her pretzel.
    “Not here Audrey, it was Thayer, he broke up with me just so you all know.” Tatum said, as she let out a little sniffle.
    “Good, I hate that dickweed, mother fucker.” Audrey said as she took a drink of her smoothie.
    “Well, I think we shouldn’t talk about it now. Audrey why the hell do you cuss so goddamn much? Damn woman, you sound like you just got of the damn sailor ship.” Zander said laughing.
    “Shut the fuck up Zander. I can say whatever the hell I want when I want. So you can kiss my ass.” Audrey said as she stood up and grabbed Tatum’s arm, pulling her away from us. I looked at Zander and he just shook his head.
    “So Zander, you got the hots for smut mouth… Huh?” I said with a wink.
    “Hell no, she is so damn annoying. Could you imagine being with a girl that cusses that fucking much? Her voice is even annoying. That’s all she says is fuck this or that, or always saying dick. I can’t handle that. Hell, she probably cusses like that in her damn sleep.”
    I just laughed at him, I knew he liked her though regardless what he said.
    We all headed back to the farm, and there was never mention of Thayer again. We had a wonderful holiday. Everyone loved there gifts. Tatum had snuck and bought me a new cowboy hat, which was freaking awesome.
    This had to be one of the best Christmas’s of my life. I loved having everyone together
     

     
    We were going back to New York, I had an amazing time with my family and the Kelley’s. It still hurt me that I knew that Tatum may have been abused. I just wanted to smash that dude’s face in. I gave her my number to call me if she ever needed anything. I hugged her, I wanted to kiss her so fucking bad. So I did, she didn’t hesitate kissing me back either. I just walked away, and the look on her face and Zanders was priceless.
    I noticed I had a few text from Mal, I didn’t respond. If she didn’t want to be with me then why the hell was she texting me? I was ready to go back to work so I could take my mind off of things. Brody and I went out for a drink at the little bar around the corner from our loft. Fuck beer, I need some damn shots. I wasn’t a whiskey person, but right then I could use as many shots as my body could handle.
    “Brody, man, I’m going to drink as many shots as I can. You got my back? Make sure I don’t do anything stupid.”
    “Sure thing, dude. Drink all you want. I’m just going to have a few beers.”
    I was so fucking glad he said that, I need whiskey and dancing. I hope the hell I don’t see any girls tonight. My mind has been all different directions thinking about Bryn, Mal, and sweet Tatum.
    I told the bartender to give me a shot of Crown Royal and keep them coming. I think I was on my fourth one when I felt a finger tap my shoulder. Fuck… Damn of course she would be here to mess up my night.
    “What’s up Alyssa?”
    “Not much sexy, Mal told me she dumped your ass. Karma’s a bitch isn’t it? Just like you used me, she used you. I told her that you had a