Calling Frank O'Hare: uplifting and inspiring women's fiction (The Netta Wilde Series Book 5) by Hazel Ward

Author:Hazel Ward [Ward, Hazel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Hope St Press
Published: 2024-04-02T00:00:00+00:00

Ellen was the life and soul of the wedding party, and why wouldn’t she be? Her performance was enhanced. Frank had to rely on his natural charm and charisma to get him through, and it was currently in short supply.

Somebody whose charm and charisma was even more sparse was Siobhan. She was never one for a happy disposition but for once, she had reason to be pissed off. She was heavily pregnant, too tired to move, and couldn’t have a drink. Whereas Dermot, her husband, had no such constraints. He was having a great go at drinking the bar dry and dancing with as many beautiful girls as would accept him.

Frank sat down next to her. He felt unusually sorry for her but also, it was a good place to watch Ellen and Martin who were dancing together. He still didn’t trust Martin. ‘How are yer, Siobhan?’

Siobhan yawned. ‘Tired, bored and fat, since you ask. Where’s Billy Mac? After the fuss you made at my wedding, I thought he’d be the guest of honour.’

‘We’ve lost touch.’

‘Really? I heard they were living here now.’

‘England?’

‘London. So, you’ve fallen on your feet here. She must be worth a few bob. That brother of hers sounds like he’s got a gob full of plums.’ Trust Siobhan to notice the money. And trust her to mention it.

‘I’ve told her to keep it to herself.’

‘Oh I see. So it’s your money’s paying for that fancy flat, is it? Jeez, the dole’s a good craic over here, so it is.’

‘Obviously, I’ve had to make some compromises on that. Until I get a job.’

Siobhan snorted. ‘Good for you. Glad to see you’re sticking to your principles there, Francis.’

‘And how’s married life working out for you, Siobhan?’

That wiped the smile of her face. ‘Pretty shite actually. But at least my husband’s not a drug addict.’

‘You don’t know what you’re talking about.’

‘Probably not. My experience is pretty limited. Help me up, I’m away to my bed.’ She nodded at Dermot. ‘And when that twat’s finished making a fool of himself, tell him I’m locking the door at twelve on the dot.’

Frank pulled her up. ‘Do you want me to help you to your room?’

‘No, I can manage to walk all the way to the lift on my own. You go and see to your guests. You might want to keep an eye on Finn as well. I think he’s on something. Probably got it from your missus.’ She waddled off, only to be stopped by Adrian who gave her his arm and walked her to the lift. That was a fella who took his best man duties seriously.

Frank couldn’t see Finn anywhere, but he noticed Gavin at the bar. He’d been trying to get him alone all day. He went over and pulled up a stool.

Gavin pushed a glass of champagne over to him. ‘Finishing it off before your brother-in-law does.’

It was a poor joke that Frank didn’t appreciate. It was okay for Siobhan to say Dermot was a twat. It was even okay for Frank to say it.

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