Be Mine in Valentine: A Sweet Valentine's Day Romance by Angie Ellington

Author:Angie Ellington [Ellington, Angie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Southern Tides Publishing
Published: 2022-12-25T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINE

Charley tugged at her pillow, groaning, as Laura began nudging her behind her shoulders.

“Wake up, sleepyhead; only a few hours to change you from a step-sister into Cinderella for the ball,” Laura giggled.

Charley's voice was muffled from the pillow as she rolled onto her stomach.

“What's that you say? You think this guy is in fact, Prince Charming, and he has a friend, brother, or someone hot and single that he doesn't hate?” Laura continued falling back onto the bed and blowing out her cheeks.

Charley twisted herself onto her side facing her friend. “I said...is it too late to get out of this?”

Laura propped her head on her elbow. “Why would you want to get out of it? I thought you two were going to leave together and I was going to have to hitch a ride from the snowplow guy outside The Bold Brew. He's probably married, with a dog, a cat, and two kids, so that wouldn't have turned into a love match for me.”

Charley's eyes went round. “Stop. You'll find someone when you stop settling for users. Seriously, Laura. You've got the worst taste in men. Remember that guy who gave you left over shower gel from his ex? What about the one who asked to share your Netflix account on the first date? Then, there's my personal fave; the guy who was supposedly an actor who asked for a $500 loan before you even finished drinks. You know, that app does allow more than swiping right and saying yes to every guy you match with.”

“I know. Take some of your own advice, though. At least I put myself out there. You don't let anyone even have a first date. You talk yourself out of them before they even can go wrong...or right.”

Charley sat up in the bed and folded her legs to her chest. “We are the best kind of friends, aren't we? You set me straight and I, you. For real, though, is this fake date thing a mistake? I mean, it's not even a real date and what if-?”

“What if you fall for him?” Laura interrupted with a curious grin.

“What if I do? He's leaving. Why put my heart out there when I know it's going to be slung across the room boomeranging right back to me?”

“What if he takes it, though? Stop asking the questions and have fun. You do remember how to have fun with a man, right?”

Charley tossed her pillow at Laura. “Okay, fairy godmother. Let's get this show on the road. At home mani/pedis and trying to find something in this closet to wear while we wait for the snow to melt. You know I'll be your fairy godmother, too. You would look gorgeous in this,” Charley said excitedly pulling a black strappy satin and lace dress from the back of her closet. “I wore this once, when I had that benefit to attend with he who shall not be named again.”

Laura reached for the dress. “Ooh la la. I love it.

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