Molly wasn’t sure what to think. Did she get butterflies around Eli when he had his arms around her? Yes. But did that mean she wanted to be his fake girlfriend only when Lauren wasaround? Not really. The temptation of wanting more was too great. Plus it seemed like it could go badly… fast.
“I’m not sure that’s a good idea,” Molly said.
Katie frowned. “I understand.”
A customer walked in, and their conversation ended. It wasn’t brought up again.
When Molly got into her apartment later that night, she sagged on the couch. Her feet were killing her after standing all day. She kicked off her shoes and propped her feet on the coffee table.
“Oh my God, that feels amazing.”
She sighed and stared at the blank screen of the TV for a moment before pulling her cell phone out of her purse. She clicked on her best friend's phone number and hit call.
It only took a few rings for her to pick up.
“Molly? Oh my God. Molly, is that you?”
Molly rolled her eyes but couldn’t help the smile on her face as she replied. “Oh, come on. It hasn’t been that long, Becca.”
“Oh my God! It is you! Where have you been? I thought you died.”
“Alright, cut the act. You've made your point. I don’t call enough.”
Becca laughed. “No, you don’t. How have you been? How are you liking Storyville?”
“It’s good. You should come visit. It’s a great town.”
“I don’t think small-town life is for me, babe.”
Molly sighed. “I know. But visiting won’t hurt.”
“Bored already, huh? Need your bestie to come entertain you?”
Molly laughed. “Nah. I’m good. I’m always happy to see you, but it’s not because I need entertainment. How are things back home?”
“Boring without you. Otherwise, it’s just the same thing, different day. How’s the new gig? Missing corporate life yet?”
Molly shook her head, even though Becca could not see her. “Not at all. I love the new job, though. It’s a quieter pace and not as stressful.” She knew exactly what Becca meant, which was why she needed to leave Denver. “I miss seeing you every day.”
“I miss seeing you, too.” She could hear Becca shifting on the other end of the phone. “So, tell me about your work. Meet any hot guys yet?”
Molly laughed. “How long have you been waiting to ask that?”
“Um, since the moment you left. Duh. So, spill. Any hot guys?”
Molly’s thoughts immediately flashed to Eli. “Well, there is one, but he’s kind of my boss.”
“Ooh, forbidden fruit. I like it.”
She snorted. “Yeah. Kind of.”
“So, what’s going on?”
Molly sighed. “He’s different from the guys I’m used to.”
“You mean, the pretentious assholes you dated here?”
“Precisely.”
