The Game

by Ana Cristina

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Becca had never seen him like this. It was like a new and improved Jameson. She almost didn’t recognize him when he walked in.

She’d been sitting at the bar with Prandi, making small talk and trying not to sprain her neck with looking at the door every five milliseconds when he’d entered.

He was walking – no – swaggering, with his head held high and a militant gleam in his eye. Jameson positively oozed with confidence. Where was the shy diffident guy who only came out of his shell when he’d had a few beers, and then only did silly things like dance the worm? This guy would surely never be caught dead doing the worm. This guy was cool.

Becca watched Jameson say hello to the hostess, watch the hostess flirt a shoulder at him, and fumed. Prandi watched Becca out of the corner of her eye and stifled a giggle.

Then Jameson had the unsufferable gall to hug Prandi as if he hadn’t seen her in months. Well, thought Becca, two can play this game! Becca flashed Jameson her most devastating smile.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. The Game

    Hunting Beauty's Buddy Icon Hunting Beauty

    Posted 3 months ago

    Bravo! I love how you described what Becca was thinking and how her jealousy was kicking in when Jameson was so smooth with the hostess and then also when he gave Prandi a hug.

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    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I love it, a little back in time from Becca’s perspective to explain why the girls were hanging on Jameson’s every word when Paul showed up.

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    Apostrophe 's Buddy Icon Apostrophe

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    wow amazing. You can almost see the wheels turning in beccas head. Metaphorically speaking. Your well described situation puts you front and center. You really get a feel for things in her perspective.

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    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Very different tone here, quite the scene. Not sure I’m buying the turn around from Becca, but I guess love can make you kind of goofy.

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    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Should have said this 22 hours ago, but you got sequel!

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