Chapter 14

• Four hours later they exited the shop. That was after Alexis had argued with Marjorie because apparently they'd decided to buy only four dresses but she'd found six that she really liked and wouldn't let go off until they were paid for. Then there were the shoes and since they hadn't talked about those, they argued for about half an hour until Ray decided to pay for them so they could just leave. But not before putting a reminder on his phone that said 'Never take Marjorie shopping' so he never fell into that trap again. Now that they were outside, he could almost hear Alexis' thoughts. She wanted to go with Marjorie but he wasn't going to let her. He had to clear some things up.
• "I'll put those in the car" he snatched the bags she was carrying then walked to where his car was parked without looking back. He opened the back door placing the bags on the seat then turned around only to see them fighting again. Ray leaned against his car, watching as they both stomped their feet like the spoiled brats they were. He wondered how they met and managed to become friends. Women were so complicated sometimes. He knew Alexis like the back of his hand, mostly because all he did was watch her but sometimes she surprised him. Like when she fell into that ass hat's arms today after spending the whole night crying over him. The only reason that man's face was still intact was because for some stupid reason they hadn't broken up. He wanted to know why she was back together with him, but to do that he had to be her friend first. She had to trust him and Ray only hoped that he hadn't botched that opportunity. He had a plan on where to begin but first, he needed to correct the mistake he'd made earlier. Because if Alexis was ever going to feel anything for him, it would have to start with her trusting him.
• "What was that about?" he asked when she approached him.