A Christmas Kiss by Jade Winters

Author:Jade Winters
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Wicked Winters Books
Published: 2016-11-19T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

‘Heidi, why the hell did you drag me away? I was—’

‘I know exactly what you were doing, that’s why I stepped in.’ Heidi shuddered. ‘That woman looked like she wanted to maul you.’

‘And? What’s the problem?’

‘The problem? The problem is that you’re pissed—’

‘I am not, look,’ Emma said standing perfectly balanced on one foot.

‘Okay, maybe just tipsy,’ Heidi conceded. ‘But you’re not your usual self either. Let’s be honest, you aren’t exactly a nympho sex kitten, despite looking like one in that dress.’

‘Maybe this is who I’m meant to be,’ Emma said watching Zara covertly as she brought her perfectly shaped lips to her glass and took a sip. ‘I’m sick of being safe and boring. I’ll be an old spinster before I know it. And then what? Look back at my life full of regret? No thanks.’

‘That’s the alcohol talking, Emma.’ Heidi followed Emma’s gaze and tutted. ‘Bloody hell, I think I need to turn the hose on her. She looks on heat.’

Emma’s heart lurched as she felt an adrenaline rush zoom throughout her body. ‘No she doesn’t. She looks just … perfect.’

Emma would be the first to admit that Zara wasn’t the type of woman she was normally attracted to. She had never gone for the all ‘beautiful and perfect’ type. She didn’t think she could cope with the stress of her partner being constantly looked at—whether in admiration or jealousy. She’d always been attracted to women with strong personalities and high self-esteem—maybe in the faint hope their attributes would rub off on her somehow.

But now, looking at Zara, all of Emma’s apprehension flew out of the window. Suddenly, she pictured herself loosening Zara’s long pony tail from the restraint of its hairband and running her fingers through Zara’s hair. Emma giggled at the very thought. Maybe she was drunk after all. But she didn’t care.

‘Look, I’m going back over. You’re in charge here tonight, so unless the building’s about to burn down, pretend I’m not here.’

‘Like that’s going to be easy,’ Heidi muttered.

‘I thought you’d be happy to see me flirting with someone.’

‘I’m ecstatic if you must know. But I just want to make sure you know what you’re doing. I don’t want you to have buyer’s regret.’

‘That’s one thing I won’t have, believe me,’ Emma said giving Heidi a quick peck on the cheek. ‘Now, I just need me some of these.’

Emma took three glasses from a passing waiter and walked back over to Zara and Lily who were now standing outside on the patio at the back of the building.

‘Here we go. I noticed your glasses were empty,’ Emma said handing them each a champagne flute.

‘Thanks,’ Zara and Lily said in unison.

‘Listen, I need to use the ladies,’ Lily said, glancing over her shoulder.

‘It’s by the entrance,’ Emma informed her.

‘Thanks, won’t be a moment.’

Seconds later, they were alone. The women stared at one another in silence.

‘I’m not normally speechless,’ Zara admitted, dropping her gaze briefly.

Emma hesitated only an instant. ‘Me neither.’ What’s the point

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