Chapter 3: Getting To Know You (Part 2)
“Oh! Hey, can we turn the TV on? I want to see how the Avs did tonight against the Oilers. Or I should say last night?” Arlet asked.
“Yeah sure. You a hockey fan?” He answered getting up to turn the television on.
“Oh yeah baby! I love hockey so much! It’s my favorite sport. Sarah and I sometimes play roller hockey in the summer with a group of our friends. And winter, when we can get rink, we’ll play ice hockey.”
“How can you have the time to do that and run a record label?” Nick asked amazed.
“Well, I’m a fast worker. I usually finish all my stuff pretty early and I can leave anytime cause I’m my own boss. Besides, I don’t really have that much to do except look for new acts to sign. Sometimes I’ll do something pretty important but I usually have my Assistant or the Vice-President do it for me.” She answered coolly.
Nick just nodded in response as he grabbed the remote from atop of the TV. He walked over to Arlet and laid himself down on his side facing Arlet. “What channel?”
“Fox Sports Net.”
“You got it.”
“Yes! We kicked Edmonton’s ass!” Arlet cheered when she saw the final score. It was 3-0. “And Nieminen made the first goal. I love him so much!” Nick just laughed. “Sakic made the second and Drury made the third. Sarah will be happy.”
“She likes Drury?”
“Likes? Are you kidding me, she loves the man. Or at least, she better. They’ve been dating for a year and a half now.” Arlet’s eyes suddenly saddened.
“Are you okay?” Nick asked noticing it.
“Well, I was until now.”
“Why?”
“I-” Arlet started. “I don’t really want to talk about it. Besides, you probably don’t want to hear it.”
“Don’t be silly. I have all the time in the world. C’mon, it’s better to talk to someone about your problems than just leaving them inside you.”
“I don’t know-”
“Please?” He asked her giving her the world-famous puppy dog face.
“Fine. You win.” She responded smiling a tiny bit. “Well, I was seeing this guy for 2 years. A year of that relationship, we were engaged to be married.”
“Were?”
Arlet nodded. “Were. Today, I want to lunch with the guy and-” The tears were coming again. She tried to hold them back. She never liked anyone seeing her cry. “And uh, it turned out that he was cheating on me the whole time we were engaged.” She said barely before her voice broke.
“I’m sorry.”
“No, don’t be. You didn’t do anything.”
“Come here.” He told her as he sat up and took her into a hug. He heard her sob into his shirt as he stroked her hair. He took in the scent of her hair and closed his eyes. “Just let it all out.”
Arlet pulled away and wiped away some of the tears from her eyes. “I guess I’m too ugly for him.”
“Hey, don’t say that. You’re not ugly. Not at all. You are actually one of the most beautiful girls I’ve seen. I’m not just saying that, it’s true. I’ve seen so many gorgeous women but you just blow them all away.” He said sincerely. He meant every word of it.
Arlet blushed a little. “Thank you. That was the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me.”
“I’m just stating the facts. He doesn’t know what his giving up. He’s going to miss out on a lot. To me, I think he’s a complete moron.”
“Yeah, he is pretty stupid.”
He laughed out loud. “I hope you feel better.”
“Actually, I do. You know, this may sound weird but watching you on stage made me feel so much better also. Being with you makes me forget about Trent. I know I just met you a few hours ago but it seems like I’ve known you forever. You’re like a best friend I’ve been missing my whole life.”
“Woa, you don’t want Sarah to hear that.” He said smiling.
“She’s my best girl friend. You can be my best guy friend, if you’re up to it?”
“Hey, I like that. I don’t really have any good gal pals so this is a first.”
“Well, there’s always a first for something.”
“Yeah I guess so.” Nick replied back hugging her again.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know You (Part 1)
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