A Date for the Goose Girl: A Middleton Prep Novella by Laura Ann

Author:Laura Ann [Ann, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: clean romance
Publisher: Laura Ann
Published: 2018-07-31T16:00:00+00:00

Dear L.G.,

I’ll admit the heat does seem to

Be wilting everything in sight at the

Moment, but I’ll also have to admit

That I love it. I’d much prefer to be too

Hot than too cold. *shiver* I don’t mind

A visit to a cold place, but I don’t

Think I’d handle living somewhere

Like that. Must be the latino blood,

It much prefers the sunshine.

M.K.

PS

Evidence #34: Superman wears our nation’s colors.

How much more patriotic can you get?

CHAPTER 13

Mateo grabbed the sunglasses sitting in his shirt pocket as he walked out of the sliding glass door; leaving Lucy in the kitchen. The sun was high and he had to squint his eyes as he searched for Lillith. He wasn’t exactly eager for her company, but he was eager for some answers.

Both of the girls are lying, but why? What are they hiding and does it have to do with me? And how do they know each other? Is it just because Lillith works with Lucy’s friend? Did Lucy ever say where she worked?

His mind was a chaotic mess as he searched the backyard, but Lillith’s blonde head wasn’t within sight. With a sigh, he headed towards the cooler to grab something to drink. Everyone had been very nice to him, but he felt a little awkward by himself, since he didn’t really know anyone.

Popping the top of a soda, he took a long gulp.

“And just who are you?” An alto voice asked.

Mateo looked over and saw a tall, lean woman. Her black hair and bright blue eyes were a striking contrast, giving her an exotic air. She stood with her hands on her hips; eyeing him up and down, in a perfunctory manner.

Amusement shot through him as he watched her size him up. Her manner wasn’t flirtatious, just curious.

“My name is Mateo, I came with Lillith Gresham. And you are?”

The woman raised an eyebrow. “You came with Lillith? Well that’s certainly a step up for her. I’m Ruby. I work with the bride and groom.” Ruby put out her hand to shake.

Mateo smiled at her firm, business-like handshake. “Nice to meet you.” Mateo looked around. “So, I’m discovering a lot of you work together. Most everyone here?”

Ruby followed his line of sight and eyed the crowd. “Yeah. Piper and Nash invited the whole school, I think pretty much anyone who was in town came, with just a few exceptions.” A smirk played on Ruby’s lips, making Mateo curious as to who had stayed away.

“So what do you do at the school?” He asked.

“I teach Middle School math.” She eyed him sideways. “Numbers fascinate me and tweeners make me laugh, so it’s a good fit.”

“Sounds like.”

“Have you met most of the people here? It appears your date left you high and dry.”

“I’ve been fine. And I’ve met a few. I was just talking with Lucy—”

“Yeah, she teaches fourth grade.” Ruby interrupted, then took a sip of her water.

Mateo froze. Lucy is also a teacher? Why didn’t she say that? “Oh ... I’ve obviously also met Piper and Nash. Plus a few others.

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