Indulgence (Taking Chances #1) Read Online Free PDF

because it reminded me of the silly people on Facebook who took crazy pictures lying on random crap.  Whoever came up with that idea really needed to share whatever they were smokin’ at the time.
    We stretched our bodies out in a push-up stance.
    “Have you thought about asking Brix out,” Jacoby stalled.
    Had I not been so dead set on the assumption that Brix was gay, I probably would’ve already asked him out.  I had no qualms about asking a man out on a date if I was interested, but I wasn’t going to set myself up for rejection either.  Nope.  Been there.  Done that.
    “Quit stalling, Jacoby,” I warned him.
    “Seriously.  You should ask him out.”
    So much for this being about us.  As if I didn’t already know that.  The thought hurt a little, but I was a big girl.  I knew the naked truth.  Jacoby would forever be my best friend, but as his best friend, I could tell something major was going on.  
    I rolled my eyes and pressed, “What’s going on?”
    “Downward dog,” Brix’s deep tone pressed.
    We all stood up and leaned forward while shoving our asses in the air.  I noticed then that Jacoby’s breathing started to increase.  Perspiration beaded on his brow, which was unusual because we really hadn’t worked up much of a sweat yet.  He licked his lips and dropped his head a little too low for the downward dog.
    “There’s no easy way for me to say this, so I’m just going to say it.”
    “Very good, Courtney.  Nice form,” came Brix’s voice from close by.  He had a tendency to walk around the room as we moved into poses to make sure we wouldn’t hurt ourselves.  I was too engrossed on what Jacoby was about to say to pay attention to Brix’s exact location, but his voice always made my stomach flutter with butterflies.
    “You know Eddie and I have been seeing each other for some time,” Jacoby hesitated.
    “Yeah,” I droned.  Jacoby took a deep breath and pushed it out, making him have to readjust his balance.  “Are you okay?  Did something happen with you and Eddie?” I asked, my heart fluttering.  
    I heard him swallow hard.  He turned his face, shielding his eyes from me.  “Yes.”
    My heart sank even lower in my chest.  Sure, I wanted a chance to reignite that lost flame, but something was bothering Jacoby.  He was antsy, just like he was the day he informed me he was gay.
    “Wanna talk ab…”
    I was interrupted by the words I never expected to hear.  “Eddie and I are engaged.”
    Those five little words felt like cold water being poured over me while taking a hot shower.  In a matter of five words, my whole world turned upside down once again.  I felt as if I would be sick.  I knew he didn’t want me back.  That I could handle.  I’d come to terms with the fact that we were only meant to be friends, even if my heart wanted to think otherwise, but for him to marry Eddie, I couldn’t bear the thought.  It ripped me to the very core.  Tears burned my eyes, but I fought them as hard as I could.  I wouldn’t allow him to see me break.  Not this time.
    “Three-legged dog, left,” Brix instructed.
    I lifted my left leg in the air, balancing myself on my right foot and hands, not really paying attention to my movements.  I felt frozen in time.  This couldn’t be happening.  Not only had Jacoby left me for a man, but now he was marrying said man.  Talk about a major blow to a girl’s ego.  On top of that, I was alone.  Sure, I could get a date—that was easy—but I wanted what Jacoby and I once had.  I wanted what Jacoby now had with Eddie.  I wanted love.  Devotion.  Admiration.  A companion.  
    How could everything be so off?  My chest felt like an elephant had sat on it.  I closed my eyes, forcing myself to stay calm and to breathe.
    “You okay?” he asked.
    “Yeah.  Yeah, I’m fine,” I stuttered, trying to process everything.
    “You don’t seem fine,” he pressed.  “Your face is turning redder than your