Beautiful Lies by Heather Bentley

Author:Heather Bentley [Bentley, Heather]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance
Publisher: Heather Bentley
Published: 2016-08-23T04:00:00+00:00

With my heels pulled up on the edge of the seat and my arms wrapped around myself protectively, I ask, “What do you think?”

“I think you can’t win for losing.” Although his tone is compassionate, his words warn me I’m in for a reality check.

I nod, telling him to get on with it.

“I think it goes both ways, and as good as your intentions are with CJ, you’ll never have everything you want with him as long as you continue to keep him a secret.”

I immediately get defensive. “But don’t you agree that it’s out of necessity? Because he means enough to me that I’ve chosen to shield him from the family?” Max turns to me, softening his voice.

“Chrissy, I’ve been around long enough to understand why you’re doing what you’re doing, but I guarantee you he doesn’t get it. You mean well, but all he sees is you making every effort to hide your relationship with him, even from your best friend.”

I have to look away, needing a minute to process what he’s saying, because he’s right. Including Becca. I’ve barely talked to her in the time CJ and I have been together. I’m lying and hiding from so many people, it’s pulling me under. I feel like such a condescending bitch, expecting something from him that I’m not willing to do myself.

“My advice, give him some time to miss you. He’ll call.” He looks at me before taking my empty cup from my hands.

“You really think so?” I ask hopefully.

“Chrissy, he’d be a fool not to.” He wraps his large hand around the back of my head and plants a kiss on top.

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