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perhaps the same one he d worn during their first meeting. They had seen each other so much she already knew it was one of his favourite colours. She smiled, a little sadly. He d been cold that day too, official, businesslike. That had changed as they saw more of each other. His strength, his determination, paired with the vulnerability and insecurity he d revealed was a big part of why she loved him. 134 www.samhainpublishing.com The Girl Most Likely Several slips of pink paper were piled beside his phone his phone messages, taken by his assistant. His day planner lay open on his desk and she stared at the neat writing under the date. Meetings, conference calls, bid openings. Curious, she turned the pages, marveling at how hectic his life was, yet he d still made time for their venture. Her fingers paused as she got to next Tuesday s date. Meeting with Lisa and Jan at P&C aka Katie gets her comeuppance. What on earth did that mean? She read on, although she had to squint to read the tiny script beneath the entry. It was written, not in appointment style, but almost like a diary, which seemed odd to her. Katie will finally learn what it is to be humiliated in public. And in front L &J the perfect set up. Katie s eyes blurred as the flush of anger rose up her neck and burned her ears. How dare he? Her fingers lifted off the pages as if they were on fire. He was planning on embarrassing her, in her own restaurant, in front of her clients? He was using their business as a method to bring her lower than she already was? And she d honestly considered herself in love with this man? Hastily, she put the book back to today s date and slung her purse over her shoulder. She d thought he d understood. She d told him things she never talked about. They had become friends, and he said he understood her need to prove herself and most of the reason why she had to keep things professional. But all he really understood was his own blasted ego. So what if she d pulled away when they d kissed, and she hadn t elaborated as to why? She d just realized the true depth of her feelings, for Pete s sake! And it s not like he asked her to explain. But this& this was taking things too far. It was juvenile and petty and she hadn t thought him capable of such a thing. www.samhainpublishing.com 135 Donna Alward She rushed out of his office, blinded by angry tears. Punching the button to the elevator, she decided not to wait and pushed through the heavy door at the end of the hall, taking the stairs. So he planned to humiliate her? Well, she d see about that! 136 www.samhainpublishing.com The Girl Most Likely Chapter Ten When the lunch rush died down, Jenna cornered Katie and told her straight. Get your purse. We re going for a walk. Katie looked around. Sure enough, it was quiet. Only two patrons occupied a table and the bell above the door was silent. But payroll needed tending and she had a supply list she had to complete and fax. I don t have time. Make time, Jenna insisted. If you don t get out of here for a while you re going to drive us crazy. Karen will hold the fort until we get back. With a sigh, Katie relented. Fact of the matter was, it was a gorgeous early fall day and Katie could use some sunshine. She d been entirely too wound up about the whole Ric situation and it was starting to tell. Half an hour. That s it, she relented, and before she could change her mind, Jenna pulled her out the door. Where are we going? First, we re getting you an iced coffee. With whipped cream and chocolate shavings on the top. Jenna paused outside a door. Nope, you d better come in with me. I can t take a chance of you taking off and going back to work. Katie grinned. Jenna was such a breath of fresh air. No nonsense, tell it like it is, loyal to a fault. A keeper of secrets and open minded. You know me too well, she laughed, following Jenna inside. www.samhainpublishing.com 137 Donna Alward Minutes later, they emerged with two gigantic plastic cups, filled to the brim with mocha iced coffee and mounds of whipped cream. The sun beat down on Katie s face, warming her hair until it radiated through her to her fingertips. This feels good, she admitted. They stopped at Olympic Plaza and sat on a bench to watch children frolicking in the water, making the most of the last days of summer. For a few minutes they sipped, until Jenna broke the silence. So what happened? Katie stared straight ahead at the arches. She knew if she looked at Jenna, Jenna would know right away what the problem was. I don t know what you mean. Stop playing dumb, Kates. This is me you re talking to. You ve been miserable all week. You might as well spill it. I m tired. Well, it was partly true. She was tired. She d been putting in marathon days for weeks now. What happened with Ric? He s never around now. Ever since the [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ] |
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