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“No, no,” I say. “Curt Salomon can get any woman he wants, and he wouldn’t be attracted to me.”
Halsey stops mixing the contents of the pie filling and shoots me an odd glance.
“Seriously?”
I pause.
“Why?”
Halsey merely blows out a breath of exasperation.
“Girl, my stepdadisattracted to you. Anyone can sense the sparks between you guys. I mean, the room’s practically combusting when the two of you are in it, and I see how he stares at your figure. He wants you, Annie.”
I shake my head, my cheeks going hot.
“Oh no, you’re just imagining things,” I demur. “I’m sure you’re just sensing the heat between yourself and Travis.”
Halsey won’t be deterred though.
“No, it’s not that,” she says in a firm tone while pouring the sweet potato filling into the pie crust. “Trust me, I know what I’m seeing, and Curt is into you, girlfriend. You’ve got to make your play.”
I merely laugh helplessly as I pick up the potato peeler.
“I can’t,” I say. “You know me, Hals. I’m terrible at that kind of thing, and besides, stuff like that just doesn’t happen to girls like me. I just went through the whole Alex / Alexa transgender situation. Nowthat’sthe kind of thing that happens to me.”
Halsey pshaws.
“That could have happened to anyone,” she says in an airy tone. “Lots of people are exploring their sexuality these days, and you just happened to be dating Alexa when she decided to re-orient. But I promise nothing like that would ever happen with Curt because he isall man. This is your opportunity, Annie.”
Still, I can’t believe my friend’s even suggesting it.
“I appreciate your advice, Hals,” I say in a droll tone. “But I am not going to use this Thanksgiving feast as an opportunity to hit on your stepdad. What kind of guest would I be? What would that even say about me?”
Halsey winks.
“It just means that you’re a woman who knows a good man when she sees one. But if you’re shy, I get it. Besides, I have a solution,” she announces.
I stare at her.
“What is it?”
Halsey gets a sly grin on her pretty features as she winks on me.
“We’re all among friends here,” she begins in a casual tone. “And you know that Travis and I have no problem with things getting sexual. Hell, they already have,” she giggles, referencing her escapades last night. Uh oh. Something naughty’s coming down the pike and I can sense it as a thrill runs down my spine.
“What do you mean?” I ask.
Halsey merely winks at me again before tossing a long lock of blonde hair over her shoulder.
“I’m just saying that we should make this a Thanksgiving to remember for our men, that’s all,” she says in a lofty voice. “Let’s give them a reason to really celebrate.”
Then, she leans forward and begins describing her idea as my cheeks go bright red. Literally, sweat breaks out on my brow as my pulse skyrockets because Halsey’s plans are filthy, steamy, and totally taboo … and yet I’m titillated, and want to try it all the same.
CHAPTER5
Annie
Ican’t believe this is happening.
