Chapter 22

Not a single word was spoken between us as we began eating. We were only a few bites into our meals when Dani finally broke the silence. "I think that's the first time you haven't had an excuse to counter the truth." "No, I just have no intention of spilling my own truth and upsetting you in public - especially with how jealous you get when I point out being with other women and enjoying the bachelor life," I spouted off without even thinking about it, despite the fact that none of the bullshit I was saying was even true. A huge knot formed in my stomach as my words had their intended effect - silencing while also hurting her. But that's not really what I wanted. I was just so fucking used to being a dick to protect myself that it's what was second nature at this point. I fucking hate myself. It wasn't until she pushed away her half-eaten meal that I realized how badly I'd fucked up. God dammit. I can't do anything right with her. I can't do anyth