Forever Baby

Chapter 4-1

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What is this reaction? Sadness? Can I really say that I’m experiencing sadness? The idea is ridiculous. Jealousy? Maybe. Disappointment? How can I be disappointed about something that never was? My chest is full of an uncomfortable pressure as I stand, frozen, gawking at the hot guy who I had a brief visual connection with moments ago.

His arms are around another girl, and he is whispering something in her ear. She throws her head back in laughter, and I can’t stop the stab of jealousy running through my veins. What is my problem? This whole scenario is irrational. In my head, I know it is. It doesn’t make any sense, yet I can’t pull my eyes away. I watch as he runs his hands slowly down her sides and around to her back, pulling her in close as they dance. I stay there, wondering who he is. Who is this eye candy of a man that has me befuddled? I don’t do this. I don’t stand around, ogling over guys who happen to be attractive. What right do I have to feel jealous over someone I have never spoken to?

I feel a hand wrap around my arm, and it breaks my daze.

“Hey, are you okay?”

I can hear the concern in Nolan’s voice.

“Yeah, I’m fine. Let’s go.”

He takes my hand, and we head for the exit. I haven’t even been in Spain for twenty-four hours, and I’m going mental. I blame it on the exhaustion or the alcohol or both.