All or Nothing (Love in Chaos Book 1) by Missy Johnson

Author:Missy Johnson [Johnson, Missy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-11-12T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

LIV

“What was all that about?” I confront Tara when we’re back in our room.

“Oh, come on.” She rolls her eyes like she thinks I’m overreacting. “I was just messing around. It’s not like anything’s happened between you, anyway—” She stops, her eyes widening. “Wait, something has happened, hasn’t it?”

“No. Yes.” I throw myself down on my bed. “It was just a kiss.”

“And you didn’t tell me?” Tara squeals as she throws herself down next to me. “And it’s never just a kiss, honey, trust me. But seriously, why didn’t you tell me?”

Her brow furrows, like she’s doing her best to look annoyed with me, but the dreamy smile on her face gives her away.

“Because I didn’t want to make a big deal out of it in case…”

“In case he’s just playing the game?” Tara finishes.

I nod, hating how unsure I feel. I know I like him, and that we have a connection. What I don’t know is how pure his intentions are. He’s been honest about the bet from the beginning, but he might not even be intentionally setting out to hurt me. What if he’s forcing his feelings for me without even realizing it?

“He asked me to dinner,” I confide in Tara.

“Are you kidding?” She squeals and grabs hold of my arm. “Liv, you’ve got nothing to worry about. He’s totally into you. I can see it when he looks at you. And the way he avoided my question during the game?” She rolls her eyes and lets out a dreamy sigh. “He did that because he could see how uncomfortable you were.”

“Everyone could see I was uncomfortable except for you,” I remind her, still annoyed at my friend.

“I know, I’m sorry. Ben was winding me up and I retaliated.” She jumps off the bed, rifling through her cases, pulling out about six different dresses and examining each one closely.

“It’s a three-night cruise,” I say, staring at her in disbelief. “Were you really expecting to find time to wear all of these?”

“Or maybe I just knew you wouldn’t bring anything at all,” she fires back with a smug grin.

I nod. I’ll accept that.

She stands up, clutching a red silk dress, and holds it against me thoughtfully.

“Perfect. Now go get dressed.”

I do as I’m told, if only to placate her.

If I thought it was going to end with just the outfit, then I don’t know my friend very well. She goes all out, styling my hair and doing my make-up. When she’s done, she stands back and studies me, before giving a satisfied nod.

“There.”

“Liv?”

I whirl around in surprise. Mom stands in the doorway.

“It was open,” she explains. “I thought we could do dinner,” she adds slowly, “but it looks like you’ve already made other plans.”

“You’re feeling better, then?” I state the obvious.

She nods. “Much better, after sleeping most of the day away.” I cringe as she looks me up and down, cursing Tara for putting me in such a fancy dress. There’s no way I can lie and say I was planning on a quiet night in.

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