“Why? Do you know Josh Keller?” Olivia asked.
“No, but he could be one of those egotistical men who is always saying passive aggressive things, or worse, one of those guys with the long beards,” Carina said. “I am not a fan of that look.”
“Not my thing either,” said Whitney with a shiver.
“Nuh-uh. Not so fast.” Olivia lifted and turned her phone to them. “Look. I looked him up on social media while she was talking. He’s very handsome, and his posts are kind of charming.”
“Oh my,” Carina said. “He is very, very good-looking. You messed up,” she said, elbowing Whitney.
Whitney craned over to get a better look. “Oh, wow. Heisgood-looking.”
“You can have him back,” Olivia said.
“No. No, he’s all yours. Looks aren’t everything.” Whitney took the phone and scrolled through the pictures. “He seems interesting and just your type, though. Hiker. Kayaking. Awww, he has a dog.”
“I saw that. You know how much I love dogs,” Olivia said.
“And how much Idon’t.No hiking or kayaking either.”
“Which is why I thought it was safe for me to steal Mr. Wonderful.” Olivia and Carina laughed, but Whitney held her composure.
“And you were worried about me trying to fix you up.” Carina wore a smug smile. “At least I would pick someone who likes the same things you do.”
“Okay, well don’t come complaining to me, Olivia, when Mom lines up dates for you left and right. She’s an incurable romantic.”
“If your mother picks me out a partner that’s half as accommodating as your dad is with her, I’ll be in heaven. He spoils her like crazy. It’s so sweet,” Olivia mused.
Whitney pulled the door to the café open and motioned the girls inside. “Careful what you wish for.”
They grabbed a table on the back patio and placed an order for smoothies with the waitress.
Olivia stacked and placed the menus back in the holder. “Are you sure you don’t want to do the date with Josh?” Olivia asked Whitney. “I’m feeling kind of bad.”
“Positive. You saw. He’s perfect for you. Not me.”
Olivia leaned her forearms on the table. “Yeah, he is, but seriously, what is it you’re looking for in a guy? You and Roger seemed so good together. I always got the vibe he liked you more than just a plus-one,” Olivia said. “Did you ever consider that?”
“I can promise you that’s not the case. He’s been dating between our business events. He’s looking. I’m not. There is no spark there. We’re friends. No strings. No benefits. No problems.” Whitney leaned in. “He didn’t say it was a secret, so I guess it’s okay to share. Roger has met someone. He told me the other day.”
“What? He broke up with you?” Carina said. “That is?—”
“It’s fine. We were just friends. Y’all have got to quit romanticizing it. I’m happy for him.”
“If you say so,” Carina said.
“I do. Enough about me, I’m worried that Kally hasn’t come in to do the prenup,” Whitney said. “I can’t shake it.”
“You don’t own that,” Carina said. “Let it go. We give counsel, but our clients make their decisions. Besides, Jim’s a good guy. It could last forever.”
“You look out for your client. I’ll look out for mine,” Whitney said, only half-joking.
Olivia wiggled in her seat. “You know, that’s what I love about working with y’all. You really do care about the people and the families involved in these matters.”
“We do care.” Whitney took pride in her work, and in helping others. “Sometimes I feel like we could do so much more, though.”
“How so?”
“Here we go again,” said Carina.
