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“Would you like me to get you something to drink?” she asked.
“I’ll go with you.” He took her hand. “You don’t have to get it for me. You’re not at the diner.”
“Old habit.” She followed him to the bar. “I’ve never been any place like this before.” She looked around. “I didn’t know anything like this existed.”
“Why don’t you relax and enjoy yourself? These events can be pretty extravagant. I’ll try to show you a good time.”
“Promise?” She squeezed his hand.
“I’ll see what I can do.” As they made their way to the bar, Ava approached them. He leaned down and whispered into Coda’s ear, “It’s time to start pretending. Here comes Ava.”
“Then let me do what you’re paying me to do.” She kissed his cheek as Ava made her way to them.
“Spencer.” Ava stopped and looked Coda over. “I didn’t think you’d ever get here.”
“How are you, Ava?” Spencer asked.
“Good,” she said. “Who is your friend?”
“Ava Carrington, this is Dakota Vercelli, my guest for the weekend.”
Please don’t cause a scene.
“How nice.” Ava gave Coda a fake, awkward smile.
Spencer had caught his ex by surprise. Maybe now she’d leave him alone.
“Nice to meet you,” Coda said. “You must be so busy with the wedding party duties.”
“I’m glad the big day is finally here. They’ve been engaged forever.” Ava studied Coda for a few seconds. “Have we met?”
“I don’t think so,” Coda said. “I don’t think we travel in the same circles.”
“Hmm, you look really familiar.” Ava continued to study Coda but Spencer was certain the two had never crossed paths before. “Where did you meet Spencer?”
“I met Coda at a charity function last month,” Spencer offered.
“Really? I must have missed that one. I hadn’t realized you’d been keeping yourself so busy,” Ava said. “You’ve been scarce lately.”
“Things have been hectic at the agency.”
“I’ll bet.” She smiled at Coda but it wasn’t very friendly.
“We’re going to get something to drink and then head up to our room,” Spencer said. “I’m sure we’ll see you again this weekend.”
“Of course you will, silly.” She brushed his arm with her fingers. “You need to save a dance or two for me.”
“I think his dance card is full,” Coda said. “He’s promised me an eventful weekend.”
“That’s Spencer, full of promises.” She spoke over her shoulder. “I’ll see you two later.”
“She’s a little bitter,” Coda said.
“She’ll get over it.” He stepped up to the bar. “What would you like to drink?”
“Water, please.”
“She doesn’t know you, does she?”
