I snort a laugh and she squeezes my arm as she laughs with me. “Thanks, Mrs. Reese. That actually means a lot to me. Trust me, though, I don’t have girls after me. I only have one that I want to be with.”
“Well, I’m glad. Someone as handsome as you doesn’t need to be on the market. I’m sure you wouldn’t know what to do with yourself.”
I sigh with a smile because she doesn’t even know the half of it. Instead of telling her that I was once lost, I explain to her about the cavemen. It’s kind of pointless but she loves to hear everything over again and I don’t mind repeating it. I know it all by heart anyway.
The sun begins to spill through the tall, rectangular windows as we make our way to the main lobby. Half of the day has passed and I’ve never felt so good. I’ve never been this meek in my entire life. For once, I feel okay again. I can breathe again.
“It was great seeing you, Nolan. I don’t think I can make it up the stairs right now—weak knees and all—but send Mills my greetings.”
“Will do, Mrs. Reese.” She smiles, patting my arm before turning around and placing her red scarf over her grey hair. Pushing out of the door, she makes a right turn and begins her stroll.
I sigh heavily, gazing out of the window. I then pull my phone out and check the time. In thirty minutes I’ll be seeing my Bunny again. It’s only been a few hours but I find it fascinating that she’s the only person I can think of and want to be with. She’s truly my other half. Bunny . . . soft, sweet, and cuddly. Who doesn’t love a Bunny? The one I picture Natalie being is pure white. Button nose. Innocent. Soft, quiet . . . great at humping. I laugh at myself over the last thought.
I look up again to take in the sunset but then I see a familiar tall, blonde-haired guy pass by. Realizing exactly who he is, my fists clench immediately and I rush for the door, pressing my palm against the glass to get it open. Tyler flinches from the sound of the thud and spins around as I step out.
“Natalie’s been calling you,” I mutter, taking a step towards him.
He lifts his chin, aiming to be bold. “I know.”
“Why haven’t you been answering her?”
“I’m sure you’re glad I haven’t been answering her.” He smiles cockily but I rush for him and pin him against the glass window by his throat. “What did you do to her? Why did you leave her out there alone?”
“I don’t have to explain shit to you, you prick,” he grunts through his teeth.
I grip his neck tighter but the doors of the museum push open and Mills and Dino, my manager, storm out. “Nolan, what the fuck are you doing, man?” Mills asks, his green eyes wide.
“Let ‘em go, Nolan.” Dino marches forward to pull me away and I swear Tyler is lucky I don’t want to lose my job.
“I should fuck you up!” I growl, pointing a finger at Tyler who’s holding onto his neck. “Come around Natalie again and I’ll beat the shit out of you.”
“Natalie,” Tyler says, laughing hoarsely. “I’ll have that in the bag soon. After I’m done with her, you won’t have to worry about me fucking with Natalie anymore. She might not even want you after she’s had a dose of me.”
A flash of red blinds me and I charge for Tyler but Mills grabs my arm to hold me back. Mills is stronger than me but I fight my hardest to try and get out of his grip.
“Take your ass home!” Mills shouts at Tyler.
“I swear to God I’ll break his fucking neck!” I snarl.
“Chill out, Nolan.” Mills pushes me back while keeping his grip tight on my arms.
“Get the fuck outta here,” Dino yells at Tyler.
With a chuckle, Tyler turns and begins to walk away. He glances over his shoulder to wink and smirk at me and I jerk forward but Mills reels me back again. “He’s not worth it, Nolan. Chill out. He’s trying to get under your skin.”
“Well it worked. I wanna rip that fucking smirk off his lips.”
“He’s not worth it,” Mills repeats, his eyes stern. “Calm down and let it go,” he says slowly. “You’re going to see Natalie tonight. He’s not. Let it