Chapter 55

“I thought I’d try being a bachelor for a while instead of jumping into another dead-end relationship.” Tyler cringed internally. Wasn’t that exactly what he was doing with Jaime? Where could that go? “I’m just taking a break.”

“A break is one thing,” Randy said, “but it’s been months since you’ve gone on a date. Sooner or later you are going to have to get back on that horse.”

For once in his life, Tyler was in no hurry to look for a girlfriend. What harm was there in having fun with Jaime? It wasn’t serious. At least that’s what he had been telling himself all along when they were fooling around or sneaking touches in the concealing shadows of a darkened movie theater. It was just another part of their game. He didn’t want to see Jaime get hurt. But that was just who Tyler was. He was always looking after the person he was with.

“Sarah’s friend is going to be at the bar.” Randy interrupted Tyler’s thoughts. “Just be nice and be open to getting to know someone new.”