Wedding Date (Dating #6) - Monica Murphy Page 0,77

for me, even though I stole your girl. Looks like you found someone else, though. Good for you.” Craig reaches out and socks me on the arm, and of course he does it hard enough to hurt. The fucker. “She’s gorgeous.”

The heat that spreads across my chest when I think of Kelsey reminds me that everything happens for a reason. At the time, I was so damn heartbroken over Jessica’s betrayal, I thought I would never survive it. Figured I’d be a lonely man for the rest of my life. I firmly believed that.

And now look at me.

There’s a knock at the partially open door of the suite and then a man enters the room with a pleasant smile pasted on his face. It’s Alexander Wilder. Owner of the entire damn hotel and Kelsey’s boss.

“Where’s the groom?” he asks as he glances around.

Craig rises unsteadily to his feet and holds up his hand. “Right here.”

Alex makes his way over to us and I stand as well, nodding at him when he spots me. “Just wanted to stop by and check on everything. Is the suite to your liking?”

“It’s fucking fabulous, man. Thank you.” Craig reaches out and claps Alex on the shoulder.

Alex winces for only a second before his expression smooths out once more. He turns his attention to me. “Theo. Good to see you. How are you doing?”

“Well, thanks. How about you?” We shake each other’s hand.

“A little disappointed to be losing Kelsey, but otherwise I’m fine.” He smiles. Tips his head when I just stare at him in complete shock. “She did tell you about her job offers, correct?”

Job offers? No. No, she did not.

“Right. Her job offers.” I nod. Chuckle. Trying my best to play it off. “Yes, she’s been very nervous about them.”

“Which one do you think she’ll take?” Alex asks.

I feel like an absolute fool since I didn’t even know about Kelsey’s job offers in the first place. What the hell is Alex talking about?

“My bet is she’ll choose London. It’s a magical city,” he continues when I haven’t said anything. “Have you ever been there?”

“Once. Right after college,” I say, my voice gruff, my thoughts chaotic. What in the fuck is going on? She’s taking a job in London? In another fucking country? After she told me she loved me last night?

What sort of sick game is this woman playing?

“If she takes the job, you should definitely go visit her and check it out, which I’m sure you will. The city has changed over the years, but it’s still beautiful.” Alex shoots me a smile before he turns his attention back to Craig. “Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials. Please don’t hesitate to text or call if you’re having any problems.” Alex presses his business card in Craig’s palm before glancing over at me. “Hope to see you soon, Theo.”

“Yeah. Same,” I tell him distractedly as Alex turns and leaves the suite.

“How do you know that baller?” Craig asks me once he’s gone.

“He’s Kelsey’s boss,” I tell him, my mind awhirl with too many questions.

When did she interview for this position? Or positions? And when was she going to tell me?

Was she ever going to tell me?

And why did she keep this a secret? Why did she keep me in the dark? Does she not trust me still?

I’ve been betrayed before, in the worst way possible, and I thought that was the most painful experience I’ve ever gone through in my life.

But this? Discovering Kelsey has plans to leave the area for a new job, and she never mentioned one word about it, yet declared her love for me only last night?

This betrayal cuts like a knife.

Sinking right into the middle of my heart.

Twenty-Four

Kelsey

I arrive at the ceremony a few minutes before it starts, running late thanks to having a difficult time getting out of bed this morning, which screwed me up. I just feel so lethargic. And a little sick to my stomach, though once I ate some whole-wheat toast and chugged a bunch of water, I felt much better. I’ve had to forego my usual cups of coffee the last few mornings, only because the mere thought of drinking it makes me want to throw up.

It’s like I know what’s going on but don’t want to confront it. Not yet. I have other things to worry about first. Like getting through a wedding I don’t want to attend. Telling Alex I won’t be taking either of those job offers after all. Will he