After The Ex Games(28)

“It’s time to leave now, David.”

“Who’s leaving?” Patsy walked into the room and her eyes widened as she surveyed the scene. “You’re back, Nancy?” Her voice was soft, and I could see her eyes narrowing. Nancy stared back at her with a scared expression, and I knew that Patsy was the one who had something to do with her disappearance.

“You’re leaving, Patsy. You and David.”

“What?” She looked at me with hurt eyes.

“I want you both out of here now.”

“Greyson.” Her voice cracked. “You can’t mean it.”

“I mean it.” My eyes were cold. “You need to leave now.”

“Come on, Nancy. I’m going to take you home with us.” Meg glared at Patsy. “We’re going to go to Brandon and my friend Katie’s house. I’m sure you want to see the back of the club.”

“Wait.” I looked at Meg, but I could tell from her expression that there was no changing her mind.

“Look at you playing happy families,” Patsy cackled and leaned towards me. “Never thought I’d see the day.”



“Really? I thought you fantasized about this for you and me?” I looked at her pointedly, and she gasped. “Let’s go.” I nodded at Meg and Nancy, my heart feeling full, even though I was pissed as hell. “I expect the two of you to be gone by the time I get back. You’re not welcome on property again. Leave a forwarding address with my secretary. I’ll send you your last checks. If I see you here again, you’ll be arrested for trespassing.” I walked towards the door and waited for Meg and Nancy to leave before looking back at them. “You’re lucky that both of you are leaving without bodily harm.”

“Go run back to Brandon,” Patsy hissed. “Go try and make everything right! You think it’s all going to work out?” She laughed. “We’ll see about that.”

“I don’t know what I did to make you hate me this much, Patsy.”

“I think you know, Greyson.” Her eyes narrowed. “I think we both know what you did.” We stared at each other for a few moments, and I felt bereft that she had become this person. She leaned towards me, grabbed ahold of my arm, and paused. I waited for her to apologize, to say something that would make up for all that she had done. Instead, she whispered in my ear, “How does it feel knowing you’re going to ruin your best friend’s life once again?”





Chapter 14

Brandon





“What’s that commotion?” I walked into the living room, looking for Katie.

“Hey.” Greyson nodded at me, and I smiled.

“You’re back.”

“Yes.” He gave me a look and I frowned, not understanding what he was trying to tell me. I looked around the room and that was when I saw Meg and Katie standing over another girl. “Meg and I are back. We brought Nancy with us.”

“Oh.” I froze, not sure what to say. “Welcome.”

“Nancy was held at gunpoint by David.” Meg gave me a look. “He nearly killed her.”

“What?” I didn’t know what else to say as I stared at her.

“I’m okay.” She offered up a weak smile, but she didn’t make eye contact with me. The room was silent for a few minutes as we all stood there, no one knowing what to say. I stood there awkwardly in the corner of the room, not really knowing what to do.

“Patsy was the one who approached me.” Nancy spoke up finally and I looked over at her again. “I didn’t want anyone to get hurt. It was all her idea.”

“What was her idea?” I walked over to her, my heart in my mouth.

“She approached David first,” Nancy continued. “She didn’t tell him everything at first. Just told him that she knew what had happened to Maria and she thought it was wrong. She told him she could get him a job at the club and that they could bring you and Greyson down.”

“I see.” I sat down next to her, and Greyson sat on the other side.

“Are you okay, Nancy?” Meg asked. “You don’t have to do this now if you’re not up for it.”

“No, I want to.” She looked at the ground. “I’ve been waiting to talk about it for a while now.”

“Okay.” Meg nodded and then walked over to Katie and held her hand.

Katie smiled at her weakly and they took a seat. This was it then. We were all going to discuss it.

“She knew about me all along. I guess she and Maria had been good friends,” Nancy continued. “She thought if I came to the club, it would be great. She thought I’d want revenge as well. She wanted it to be the three of us bringing down the club. She wanted to see you and Greyson pay.”