A Mistletoe Kiss in Manhattan by Traci Douglass

Author:Traci Douglass
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2022-08-16T14:19:03+00:00

CHAPTER SEVEN

“WOW!” KARLEY SAID when Emma came out of her bedroom the following Friday evening, dressed in the figure-hugging, scarlet, off-the-shoulder, below-the-knee cocktail dress one of the fancy designer boutiques on Fifth Avenue had sent over earlier, per Thad’s promised orders. And it wasn’t just the dress, either. There’d been shoes and jewelry and even a small beaded handbag to go with it.

Part of her wondered exactly what kind of game he was playing—and if she was bold enough to go along with it. They hadn’t really spoken much since the kiss at his place, other than quick texts and calls about the carnival, so she had no clue where any of this was going. She’d thought about canceling, but no. Tonight was important for the carnival, so she needed to be there.

And another part of her told her to just enjoy the ride. She worked hard. She deserved some fun. And really, it was all just fun, right? This thing between them couldn’t actually go anywhere long-term. Their lives were too different. They wanted different things. She loved her independence too much.

Emma did a little spin on her red high heels and grinned at her reflection in the mirror. Okay. Fine. She did feel like she’d been visited by a fairy godmother this afternoon, instead of just the normal delivery guy. And damn if she didn’t like it. Probably more than she should.

After a final adjustment to her dress, she stepped out into the living room and cleared her throat to get her sister’s attention. “So, you like it? You don’t think I look silly all fancied up this way?”

“Silly is the last word I’d use to describe you, sis.” Karley looked up from where she sat on the sofa, watching TV and typing on her phone, her expression suitably impressed. “Wow! You look like you’re ready for the red carpet or something.”

“Thanks.” Emma blushed and smoothed a hand over the silky fabric of her gown. She’d never worn a garment so expensive in her life and she rarely had a chance to dress up these days, so tonight was special. And important. In more ways than one. She knew it was important to convince the donors to give money at the fundraiser and she needed to look the part of a wealthy, successful project coordinator in order to do that. But part of her also secretly hoped Thad liked how she looked, too.

They’d only texted each other since the night in his office when they’d put up the decorations and then... Lord help her, Emma’s whole body still tingled at the thought of their steamy second kiss.

It had been good. Really good.

Then things had cooled off fast between them.

At first, she’d been hurt. But then she’d remembered what he’d told her about himself and his past, and she understood why he was hesitant. She wasn’t ready to jump into anything either, to be truthful. She’d dated before, off and on, and been with other men. Nothing serious, though.

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