Dad Bod (Under Construction Book 1) by Silla Webb & Kaden Layne

Author:Silla Webb & Kaden Layne [Webb, Silla]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

JORDAN

“Well, well, well. Look what the cat dragged in.” Bryn’s voice startles me from staring down at my phone, waiting to hear from Madden. He promised he’d call his doctor first thing this morning after having an anxiety attack Friday night. But so far, nothing. I look up as Laney stomps into the gym in a slouchy dolman top, capri sweats, and Adidas kicks.

She points her styrofoam Cook Out huge tea at me and sasses, “I’m only here because my best friend is a bitch who made me feel guilty for not working out.” She pulls the straw between her lips and slurps the remnants of saccharine sweet Diabetes in a cup. “Damn it,” she grumbles, staring at the cup in obvious disgust as she marches behind the desk and tosses it in the trash.

With demanding careers and hectic schedules, Laney and I don’t get to spend time together as often as we’d like.

“Alright, Healthy Lady, what’s first?”

Nice. My favorite sassafras preschooler has been gossiping with her teacher, who just so happens to be my bestest frenemy. Yes, Laney is my frenemy today.

Why?

Because she loves to stick her pug nose in my business at every turn, thinking she’s only looking out for me when, in reality, she’s only getting in the way. But I guess when I look at it like that, I kinda do the same thing to her when I guilt her into working out, right?

Oh whatever. I guess we both have our faults. The important thing here is that Laney has obviously been manipulating an innocent five-year-old kiddo for information. But why?

“Earth to Healthy Lady.” Laney snaps her fingers in front of my face, which is really annoying. I have personal space issues that nobody really knows about—it’s a quirk—but she’s already grating on my nerves. My phone vibrates in my hand, but I grumble internally when I realize it’s an alert from the bank for an incoming charge. “Or, would you prefer I call you Hot as balls Trainer?” Laney laughs when I cut my eyes at her. Urgh! This is gonna be a very long hour.

“How did you manage to get out of work today? Better yet, who’s at Tybee Tots manipulating preschoolers for personal information, Lan?” She scrunches her face up at my accusation and rolls her eyes.

“Jo, I love you. You know you’re my favorite bitch.” She looks around the gym, probably making sure Bryn isn’t within earshot. “But you’re a total ball-buster somedays, ya know? Lighten up a bit.”

I shoot her a look half-resting-bitch-face, half-bored glare.

“I can take personal days just like you can. Perks of being a boss babe.” She winks. I motion for her to follow me back to the ellipticals. Laney drops her bag beside the machine then digs out a water bottle. After strapping my phone into the fit band, I set her machine then mine and start the session.

“And FYI, I didn’t manipulate Belle for information. She offered it up freely.” Laney grins at me, but I’m not buying it.

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