It Started at the Lake by Amanda P. Jones EPUB & PDF – eBook Details Online
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Bennett
The euphoria of winning never gets old.
Dunking the basketball in the hoop, my two points secure my win
against my friend and coworker, Peter. “Boo-ya!” I say, pounding my chest
like champions do. “I win—again.”
Yeah, I’m a poor sport. I love rubbing my domination in my opponent’s
face.
Peter’s shoes squeak against the polished floor of the gym as he walks
around with his arms resting behind his head. Three times a week, we come
to play basketball, pickleball, or squash together. If it weren’t for Peter
asking me a million times to go with him, I’d probably be home staring at a
blank wall, unable to move or think about anything except the terrible
choice I made three years ago.
“One of these days, you’ll slip up, Bennett.”
Swiping the sweat off my face with the bottom of my black shirt, I smirk
at Peter. “I’m not sure why you want me to keep playing against you. It’s
been six months straight of me winning. Don’t you want to challenge
someone else?”
“Why would I do that?”
I grin cockily at him. “Because the adrenaline rush of winning is nice to
experience every once in a while.”
He pretends to tie his perfectly knotted shoelaces. “I get a great workout
every time we’re together. Seems like a win to me.”
His refusal to look me in the eye as he says it makes me wonder if the
only reason he ever asked me to join him is because he pities me. I don’t
like being looked at as a charity case. At the same time, if Peter hadn’t
coerced me into joining him, I worry what state I’d be in. Being physically
active helps me mentally. Keeps my mind off the mistakes I made and how
much I grieve my wife.
“Well, I’m going to miss kicking your trash for a few months,” I say,
snatching my water bottle and towel off the floor where I left them by the
half-court line. “Think you’ll be okay without me?”
“You’re leaving already?” He shakes his head. “That snuck up on me.
What will you do while you’re in New Hampshire?”
I won’t do like I did last year, that’s for sure. “Hang out with my brothers
and cousins and start on my next research project. Maybe go on a hike or
two. What are you doing for the next few months besides teaching?”
Peter and I walk off the basketball court together, making our way
through the fitness center, heading to the parking lot.
“I’m taking Emma to South Carolina. That’s about it.”
A pang of jealousy hardens my stomach at the mention of his girlfriend.
Forcing a cheerful tone, I say, “Sounds like a good time. Where are you
staying?”
“Seabrook Island. You ever heard of it?”
I shake my head. “Nope.”
“Emma found a hotel she’s excited about. Costs a fortune, but I’m
planning to propose on the trip. I figure the extra expense is worth it this
time.”
I swallow the emotions building in the back of my throat. I’m happy for
Peter, I truly am, but a start of his happily ever after with Emma only serves
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