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“Then explain to me why you’re not going to?”
“Well for one, I barely know anything about him. Sure, he’s hot, but he could turn out to be a complete douche bag.”
“If you thought he was a douche bag we wouldn’t be having this conversation.”
“Two, he works for my dad so that’s a big no.”
“And? You’re a grown ass woman. Give me an actual reason already, Lake.”
“I gave you two perfectly good reasons.”
“No, you gave me bullshit reasons.”
“Whatever, it’s not like it matters anyway. I’m pretty sure he’s not interested.”
“Yeah right.” She snorts like it’s the most absurd thing she’s heard all day.
“Seriously, Whit. We took the horses out yesterday and I got not even one indication that he was a little interested. And then today we spent three hours working on a tractor together and I swear he barely looked at me.”
“Maybe he’s shy.”
“I don’t think so. He seems like the kind of guy that would pin a girl against a wall and whisper all the dirty things he wants to do to her. I don’t even know why we’re having this conversation. It’s not going to happen. I just wanted to share with you that I have some nice eye candy to distract me from the fact that I’m an utter and total failure.”
“You are not a failure.” She takes the bait, completely forgetting all about Thad in an instant. “Do you know how many big actors there are that experienced exactly what you are when they first started out?”
“You’ve given me the stats more times than I can remember.”
“Well then you know that you haven’t failed. The only way you fail is by giving up. Are you giving up?”
“Not a chance,” I answer instantly.
“Then there you go.”
“What would I do without you?” I laugh.
“I ask myself that question on the daily.” I can hear the smile in her voice.
“Laken,” my mother says seconds before she pushes her way through the screen door.
“Hey Whit, I gotta go.” I hold up a finger, asking my mom to give me a minute.
“Okay, but you better call me later. And don’t think I’ve forgotten about the Mark Knox lookalike with eyes so light they make your lady parts tingle. I want a picture.”
“I’ll do my best,” I tell her, not able to say more with my mom standing on the porch next to me.
“Love you.”
“Love you too, Whit.” I smile, ending the call seconds later. “What’s up?” I drop the ancient looking cordless phone into my lap before turning my gaze up to my mom.
“Dad is taking me into town for dinner. I wanted to make sure you didn’t need anything before we go.”
“I’m good.” I smile, noticing the floor length floral dress she’s wearing. “You look really nice. Where are you going?”
“Dad’s taking me to the new bistro in Morrow,” she says, referring to the next town over. “I’ve finally got him trying new things.”
“Only took you thirty years,” I tease.
“Lord don’t I know it.” She smiles, the action very similar to my own.
“You two have fun. Need me to do anything while you’re gone?”
“Nope. The twins are staying at Greg’s. Chris and Ben are going out and last I heard Thad’s tagging along. Looks like it’ll be just you tonight. You could always go visit Brad and Miranda. I’m sure they’d love to see you.”
“I might,” I tell her even though I have zero desire to visit my oldest brother and his wife. I love them, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t feel up to it this evening.
“Okay, well call me if you need anything.”
“I’m sure I’ll be fine.” I smile. “You two have fun.”
“We will.” She wiggles her fingers at me in a sort of wave before spinning and disappearing back inside.
