Cindy's Perfect Dance (The Candy Cane Girls Book 2) by Engstrom Bonnie

Author:Engstrom, Bonnie [Engstrom, Bonnie]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Forget Me Not Romances, a division of Winged Publications
Published: 2016-03-15T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

She agreed to go with Rob in his car to the meeting. Silly to waste gas, and she was still a bit leery about how reliable her car was. They pulled up to a small church, its parking lot filled with cars of all types. While she was gathering her enormous purse, Rob came around to open the door for her. “Such a gentleman. Thanks.”

Just as he made an elaborate bow and took her hand, they heard a strident high-pitched voice behind him. “Is this her?” The woman behind Rob was tall and lanky, almost as tall as Rob. Her face was pasty and her lips curled in anger. But, Cindy noticed, she had long luxurious blond hair she had flung over one shoulder, like the woman who had sat next to her on Christmas Eve at the Lovejoy’s. If it weren’t for the ugly expression on her face, she would be stunning.

Rob spun around leaving Cindy standing at the open car door. She could tell from his voice he was trying to be civil, but the set of his shoulders and the way he had abruptly dropped her hand, told her it took him a lot of control. “Emily.” His voice sounded surprised, or at least he tried to make it sound that way. “I’d like you to meet my friend, Cindy.”

Emily sneered and made no move to step forward. Cindy felt as if the other woman was mentally undressing her. Still, she graciously held her hand out and smiled. Her hand hovered in mid-air, but she kept the smile pasted on her face. She was almost positive Emily was the nasty voice on the phone. But, how did she get Cindy’s number? Question for Rob, later.

Rob turned back to Cindy, and in a noble gesture held out an elbow to each woman. “Let’s go in. Shall we?”

Cindy tucked her right hand in the crook of his arm and squeezed lightly. “Thank you, Mr. Gentleman.” Emily ignored his arm and scowled. Still, she trotted beside him with clipped steps in spike-heeled red patent shoes.

Rob led Cindy to an empty chair close to his surfing buddies, probably to make her more comfortable since she’d already met them. He took a single chair up front after confirming with her he had seated her all right. Nick and Brad both acknowledged her with smiles and winks. Finally, Brad said, “You AA, too?”

Cindy knew he was curious. Why did she feel offended by his question? She wasn’t embarrassed to be with Rob, nor to be sitting with them. She shook her head. “No, just a guest. If Rob and I are going to be part of each other’s lives, he wants me to understand.”

Nick leaned across Brad and stage whispered, “Great idea.” He hesitated, probably screwing up his courage. “You, Cindy,” pause, “it is Cindy, isn’t it?” She nodded and smiled. What a nice man, what a nice friend for Rob to have. “You, Cindy,” he repeated, “are the best thing to happen to Rob in the twelve years I’ve known him.

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