Imperfect Fit

Chapter 12-Overreaction Reaction

"Where's coach?" Oli asks the question in my mind out loud.

"He called in." Joel responds with a shrug.

I try to ignore the fast beating of my heart. This has nothing to do with what almost happened last night, Joanna.

"Did Coach say anything about not coming in today?" Oli asks as we follow Joel.

"How should I know?" I snap, but stop with a shake of my head. "Sorry, I have no idea. He seemed fine and no he didn't say anything about missing today."

During the work out, I keep coming up with different reasons why he wouldn't come in other than the obvious reason. Maybe he had a Dr's appointment for himself or Obie, possibly a dentist appointment? Kid's have those all the time, don't they?

"Are you done working with that hotshot celebrity?" Oli asks as we climb into her car to go home.

"Almost. I'm working on her taxes. You know she's from here originally?"

"I thought she was from somewhere south, no?"

I shake my head. "No, she was born here, then moved to California when she got discovered."

"So, does working with her mean you'll get opportunities to work with other celebrities?"

"Honestly? I hope not. There's been a lot of paparazzi camping out outside our building waiting for a glimpse of her. It's crazy how word spreads so fast on the days she's stopped by the office. And as grateful as I am for the opportunity. I like our lowkey clients, but I don't really have a say in which direction the firm goes."

Oli smiles. "Well, I'm proud of you, prima. You deserve all the opportunities that come your way. And I'm proud of how you've handled yourself with Manny. I still can't believe he had the nerve to say he misses you while he brought that pinche mocosa with him." (fucking brat)

"It's crazy, you know, it hurt that he threw away all the years we had together just like it was nothing. But looking back...I realize he was right."

"What?!"

I hold my hand out to stop Oli going off. "Not about everything. But I did stop taking care of myself and always put him above my own needs. I mean, damn, after talking to you about everything, I realize I've never had a proper freaking orgasm! I put his needs first in every aspect of our relationship and despite all that he blamed me for cheating." I shake my head.

"I was comfortable, just going through the routine of being in a relationship, but not really being present either. There was no...passion or challenging each other, at least not in the sense of growing together and moving forward with life. We were just coexisting and going through the motions."

"That doesn't give him a right to do what he did, though, JoJo."

"I'm not saying that. But I'm trying to see the silver lining and I think going through this has made me realize, I shouldn't settle. If I'm not happy I need to speak up or make a change." I park into our stall in the underground garage of our building. "For right now, though, I like just getting to know myself again. I don't need to jump into anything anytime soon."

"Sure, but you shouldn't deny rediscovering the inner sex goddess we all have inside of us."

I laugh, wrapping my arm around her shoulders as we walk into the elevator in the garage. "Ah, Oli, as much as you'd love for the ho in me to come out, it's not gonna happen, okay?"

"All I'm saying, cuz, you've got a date with Rick tomorrow so if things start progressing go with the flow. Make sure you wear that white lingerie matching set you have."