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She sighed. “I keep trying to focus on the positive, you know? I tell her about how much I love living in the city and how great my job is. But she doesn’t seem too interested in that.”
“Try not to let her get to you. If that doesn’t work, have a glass of wine. Or four.”
She laughed. “That’s the plan.”
“And you know what? You’re going to meet somebody next. I can just feel it.”
“Yeah well, that would be nice. But for now, let’s just be happy for you and your Italian Stallion, okay? Someday my prince will come, but yours is here now. I can’t wait for your wedding.”
“Love you, Jose. Happy Thanksgiving.”
“Love you, too.”
Even though it was cold, I headed down to the beach before dinner. I wanted Josie to meet someone great, but I also wanted to support her where she was in her life right now. She didn’t need a man until she met a great one, the right one.
“Hey.” Bob came up behind me and wrapped his strong arms around me, shielding me from the November wind. We both stared out at the water together.
“How’d it go?” I asked.
“Your dad beat me at pool. I beat him at darts.”
“And Frank?”
Bob laughed. “Frank said he’s on sabbatical from competition. He said he reached his zenith and he’s ready to retire. But he hung out and had a beer. He’s staying for dinner.”
I squeezed his arms. “It’s nice you’re making friends.”
“It is nice.” He kissed the top of my head. “So Aileen tells me we’re having a destination wedding in Belize?”
I looked up at him. “It’s Belize, now? I thought it was St. Bart’s!”
“Don’t look at me.” His dimple deepened.
“How could I not?” I turned and wrapped my arms around him. “Thank you for being my…Bob. You make a great fake date, but you’re an even better real fiancé.”
“You’re welcome,” he said. “Thanks for being my Maddy, and for being the real deal. Fake was fun, but real is better.”
He kissed me and I pulled back. “Don’t eat the pie, okay?”
“I wouldn’t dream of it, babe.”
Then he kissed me again.
About the Author
Leigh James writes contemporary romance and romantic suspense. She is a vocal lover of strapping alpha males in movies, books, and real life, which makes her three kids roll their eyes and makes her husband feel appreciated. When she’s not writing, you can usually find her reading or watching Outlander, Game of Thrones, and Vikings (see penchant for alpha males above). She has a degree in journalism from the University of New Hampshire and a law degree from Suffolk University School of Law with a Concentration in High Technology Law.
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