Charmed (Contemporary Romance) by Ines Saint

Author:Ines Saint [Saint, Ines]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary, Romance, Fiction, Forever Love, Adult, Bachelor, Single Woman, Previously Published, Widowed Mother, Twins, Five-Year-Olds, Goldsmith, Designer Charms, Success, Painful Secret, Late Husband, Cheating, Infidelity, Death, Funeral, Headmaster, Private Elementary, School, Doctorate, School Board, Community, Semester, World Travel, Heart Trust, Starting Over, Raising Children, Nurture Attraction
Publisher: AmazonEncore
Published: 2015-07-21T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Jamie wished she’d found a dress like the one she was wearing back when those things had mattered. She felt lovely.

Her eyes were made up in a smoky style, her lipstick was a deep red, and her hair was piled in a wispy and romantic bun, leaving her back bare.

Alex looked handsome in his tux, and his eyes gleamed with their usual fun. By the time they strolled into the ballroom, Jamie was already having a good time.

The room was done up entirely in white and gold. The drapes, the linens, everything down to the single white rose with the single gold candle centerpiece on each table. The golden paper lanterns above cast a dim romantic light on the eating areas. A band played soft, sensual music on a small stage toward the end of the room. The dance floor was in front of the stage and barely lit, the setting was intimate.

Alex handed her a champagne flute, and she eagerly took a sip, feeling the bubbles tickle her throat. It was a good feeling. She sipped the whole thing a little too quickly.

“Great, getting you drunk is part of my master plan. Keep it up, you’re making it easy.” Alex smiled down at her.

Jamie laughed as her eyes swept across the room. But her breath caught when she reached the entrance.

It was Nick, and he was arm in arm with a very attractive, petite blonde dressed in a stunning gold dress. The woman’s gaze swept across the room with cool confidence. She regarded a few people with a smile from where she stood, though she didn’t move for a good thirty seconds. The woman knew how to make an entrance.

Jamie was disturbed by the instant wretchedness that washed over her at the sight of Nick with another woman. Her heart felt as if it had hit the floor hard and become dented in the process. He looked incredibly handsome in a traditional tuxedo. His hair had grown a little bit too long, and it countered the formal look in a very sexy way. Her heart clenched hard.

How could she feel these things after the way he’d spoken to her? Jamie turned to Alex and forced a smile. It had been a while since she’d been this disappointed in herself.

“So what do you think? Red with yellow or red with beige?” Alex asked, looking at her expectantly.

Jamie had no idea what he was talking about. “Beige,” she replied confidently. She straightened her back and made a conscious effort to listen to him. But she got the distinct feeling that someone’s eyes were on her. Against her better judgment, she looked toward the door. Nick’s date was looking directly at her.

Alex took the now empty champagne flute from Jamie’s hand and set it down on a table. He held his arm out, motioning to the dance floor, and Jamie gladly took his hand. The band was playing a waltz and the dance area, although still dim, had sprung a few more lights.

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