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“Don’t say that unless you want to come with me.”
“As tempting as that offer is, I have work early in the morning,” she says.
My arms tighten around her for a final squeeze. I don’t want to let her go. “We’ll talk soon.” I turn her toward the door. “I want to make sure you lock up.”
She reaches in her purse and I hear the jangle of keys before she unlocks the door. When she’s inside she turns to face me once more.
“Thank you for a great night.”
“You’re welcome. I had a nice time too.”
“Goodnight.” She blows me a kiss and locks the door.
Gripping the knob, I give it a tug, checking to make sure it’s bolted fully.
With the aid of my bright headlights, I clearly see her roll her eyes through the glass panes. I roll mine back at her. Realizing her mistake, she covers her mouth. I laugh as I walk back to my truck.
CHAPTER9
EVIE
Kicking off my work shoes,I set them on the mudroom shelf. Unlocking the door, I release a relieved groan when I step inside. I’m glad to be home. My shift at the salon felt endless and my clients were difficult to work with.
Unfortunately, so were their owners. I found myself counting down the hours until I could leave even more than usual. On top of that, my tips were less than I was hoping for.
I toss my keys and purse down on the kitchen counter and grab a bottle of water from the fridge. Twisting off the cap, I raise it to my lips and swallow down a large gulp. I’m about to drink some more when knuckles rap against my door. I set the bottle down on the counter.
“For fuck’s sake,” I mumble as I stomp across the floor and yank the door open without looking. I know it’s either Ryan or someone he let in.
“Hey!” Wendy, Ryan’s sister waves both hands at me.
I can’t hold back my smile. “Hi! Get in here.”
She leaps forward, wrapping her arms around me. Holding me tightly, she rocks us side to side. “I’m so happy to see you.”
“I’m so glad you’re here. I didn’t know you were in town,” I say. Wendy was my best friend before I became Ryan’s girlfriend. We’ve known each other since elementary school. She lives over an hour away, so I don’t get to see her as much as I’d like.
“Come on over and have a seat. You can fill me in on everything that’s been going on with you.”
She follows me to the couch and sits down facing me. “From what my brother told me, you’re the one who has news to share.” She wiggles her pointer finger in my direction. “Start spilling all the details.”
Annoyed, I click my tongue against the back of my teeth. “Freaking Ryan and his big mouth.”
“He only told me because he knows you’d fill me in sooner or later.”
“There’s not much to tell yet. I met a guy and I’ve been out with him a few times. So far he seems too good to be true.”
“Oh, Jesus. Don’t start getting paranoid.”
I shake my head. “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
“Just because he’s a nice guy it doesn’t mean he’s hiding who he is from you.”
I raise my hands in awhat the fuckgesture. “I never said he was.”
She throws a skeptical look my way. “I know you. You’re already wondering what’s secretly wrong with him. Like he must be pretending to be nice when he’s really an asshole.”
“God, I hate that you know me so well.” I stomp my foot against the hardwood floor. “Dammit. It’s not fair.”
