One Night Stand(58)
“His grandfather and mine grew up together.” He said right away. “I’ve known him since we were young.”
“How come we never heard about you or met you when he dated Alice?”
“I don’t know.” He shrugged.
“How does Luke know Gabby?” I said softly. “And why do either of you care what happens to her and the baby.”
“It’s complicated,” Xander made a face. “I don’t think it’s important.”
“I just want to be able to understand.” I sighed.
“Look, I have to go and meet Henry now.” He sat up and pulled me up as well. He kissed me hard over and over again and then pulled back. “Henry and I need to meet up with Luke to discuss something this morning.”
“Oh okay.” I frowned and he kissed my cheek.
“Don’t be mad at me, okay.” He gazed into my eyes. “This whole thing will work out. You just tell me what you want.”
“I want you to do what you want to do.” I said softly. “I want you to make the decision.”
“Okay.” He nodded and got out of the bed. “I have to go now. Can I see you later tonight?”
“Yeah, call me.” I said trying not to have an attitude.
“I’ll see you later, Liv.” He jumped out of bed and I watched as he pulled his clothes on and left the room. I lay back with a sigh and closed my eyes. Maybe one day we’d be able to get it right.
***
“So you think Luke might be the father of the baby?” Alice’s jaw dropped as we sat in a booth at our local diner and ate mozzarella sticks.
“Yes, it’s the only thing that makes any sort of sense.” I nodded. “Every time I bring Luke’s name up, he acts funny.” I sat back. “Crazy right?”
“I can’t believe it.” She shook her head. “I knew he was a dog, but damn.”
“I know, but we know he’s shady because he cheated on you with Joanna.”
“I wonder if he hooked up with Gabby while he was dating me as well?” She shuddered. “He’s fucking gross.”
“Tell me about it.” I sipped on my coke. “She’s such a slut.”
“And now she’s marrying my man.” I made a face.
“Why is Xander marrying her again?” Alice made a face. “It’s not like it’s his baby.”
“I guess he and Luke are good friends. And well it helps him out as well.”
“They can’t be that good friends.” Alice said. “I never even heard his name before.”
“I know, I was thinking about that as well.” I said with a sigh. “So many things don’t make sense.”
“Oh my God.” Alice leaned forward. “Don’t look now, but Gabby just came into the diner.”
“Oh no.” I groaned.
“And she’s with Henry.”
“Henry?” My voice rose and I couldn’t stop myself from looking over towards the entrance. My jaw dropped as I watched Gabby and Henry walking to a booth, with his arm on her back, tenderly stroking her. “What the fuck is going on?” I turned back to Alice. “Are we in the Twilight Zone?”
“Maybe?” She shook her head and I could see she looked dazed as well. “I’m seriously confused here.”
“Me too.” And then suddenly it hit me. “What if Henry is the dad?”
“What?” She frowned.
“What if Henry is the baby daddy.” I nodded as the idea started to make sense. “Maybe Xander is marrying her because Henry doesn’t want to, but they figure Xander can because of the inheritance and stuff and this way they make sure the baby is taken better care of.”
“I guess that could make sense.” She nodded. “I did wonder why Henry was there last weekend.”
“It was odd right? And he kept talking about babies.” I nodded. “Shit, I should become a detective.” I said excitedly. “Frigging Henry is the dad.”
“But what about Luke?” Alice frowned.
“Who knows?” I shrugged and we both looked at Gabby and Henry smiling and flirting on the other side of the restaurant. “Wait a second, I’m getting a call.” I grabbed my phone from my bag and pulled it out. “Hello.”
“Hey you.” Xander’s voice sounded smooth and sexy.
“Hey you back.” I smiled into the phone. “It’s Xander.” I mouthed towards Alice and she grinned.
“What are you doing?”
“Alice and I are eating.”
“Will you be done soon?” He asked softly. “I want to see you.”
“Well, I’m with Alice...” My voice trailed off as I looked at my friend.