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Angela’s face turned red as she stared at Kate, her mouth opening but no sound coming out. She looked not only flustered by Kate’s appearance, but also annoyed at the interruption of her conversation with Darren.
“Hello, Darren. Angela,” Kate replied, her voice sounding much calmer than she’d have expected.
Darren gave her a big, friendly smile. “I’m sorry I didn’t get to talk to you much the other day. It’s great to have you back, Kate. I’m really glad things have gone so well for you.”
Surprisingly, he sounded sincere.
Angela didn’t speak to her; she was too busy glaring at Darren as he talked to Kate. Then, when the other woman finally noticed Armand, an appreciative expression lit up her face.
Funny, when she actually smiled, Angela didn’t look quite so much like a cast-iron bitch.
“Introduce us to your friend,” she murmured.
After the introductions Armand stepped into his role as if it had been created for him. He flirted with Angela until the woman was practically melting into a puddle on the sidewalk. Once or twice Kate tried to tug him away, knowing he was trying to get a little payback on her behalf by stringing the other woman along. He’d probably be dashing off some scathing rejection at any moment now. The second time Kate tried to hurry him away Angela shot her a dagger-sharp glare. Well, to hell with helping you, lady! She stopped trying to lead Armand away.
“So, you’re here visiting your friend Kate?” Angela asked.
Armand shrugged. “We’re business partners. We own a store together on the Miracle Mile in Chicago.”
Angela’s eyes widened. “Really?” She glanced at Kate.
“Is it the same kind of store you’re opening here?” Darren said, stepping not-so-casually between Angela and Armand. Kate noticed and wondered if things were heating up again between the ex-spouses. It would explain why Darren looked anything but pleased about Angela’s interest in Kate’s partner.
“Yes, but now, we really have to go. I have things to do before tonight’s party.”
Angela frowned. “The party at city hall? You’re coming?”
“Yes.” Kate couldn’t resist adding, “As Jack’s date.”
The other woman’s face paled. “How…nice.” Turning toward Armand, she said, “And you must come, too.”
“Will you be there?”
Angela nodded.
“Then I wouldn’t miss it for the world,” he said, lookingat her with a sexy, promising grin.
Kate kicked his ankle.
“Okay, I guess it’s time for us to go,” he said with a grimace. If he bent to kiss Angela’s hand or anything, Kate swore she’d shove him in front of the next oncoming car.
As soon as they were out of earshot of the other two, Kate said, “That was really bad of you.”
“Oh, come on, I know something about high school tormenters, babe. You’re telling me you never fantasized about getting a little payback?”
If only you knew!
“Just don’t, okay? Angela is Jack’s sister!”
Armand whistled. “Whoops.”
When they got back to the duplex, Armand insisted on helping pick out something for Kate to wear. She’d brought a few nicer dresses and was now glad she had.
“Red,” Armand said as he pulled out a tight spaghetti-strapped cocktail dress with a band of glittering sequins right above the breasts. “Perfect. And it’ll match. Wait here.”
When he returned, he was carrying a bundle of tissue paper. “My latest design. Here you go.”
Kate opened the packet, seeing a tiny pair of red, lacy panties. She dropped the paper and held them up, looking for the trick. No zipper. No slit. Not a thong. And they had a crotch.
The only thing unique about them was their weight. They felt heavier than they should, given the minute amount of fabric.
“Very pretty, and you’re right, they will match.”
He rolled his eyes at her lack of enthusiasm. “Go into the bathroom and try them on,” he said, shooing her out.
Following his orders, she went into the bathroom and took her shorts and underwear off. As she pulled the new underpants up, she noticed the extra weight seemed centered in the crotch area. When she pulled them into place, she realized why.
