Daddy CEO by Holly Jaymes

Author:Holly Jaymes [Jaymes, Holly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-11-16T05:00:00+00:00

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“Piper Cohen? Really?” Sawyer hissed at me when I returned to the living room. The others had been huddled together and talking amongst themselves. I knew what they were talking about.

“I bumped into her a few days ago. She works at Privy, the fancy new restaurant,” I told him. I could sense Vince glaring at me from across the room.

“Well, she seems lovely,” Faye said.

“And very pretty!” Margo added.

“They were in love back when we were, what? Eighteen? Nineteen?” Isaac explained.

I could feel the back of my neck burning up. The last thing I wanted was for my friends to discuss her like that.

“We’re just back in touch now. Nothing is going on!” I snapped. Sawyer and Isaac exchanged looks, so I glared at them.

“Behave yourselves! Seriously! She hates me enough as it is!”

Within moments of that, Piper returned to the living room.

She had changed into my shirt. It was a blue and white checked shirt that hung loosely on her. She tied her hair up messily in a bun and wiped all the makeup off her face. She was glowing under the steady gaze of all my friends.

Vince poured her some wine in a glass. She graciously accepted it from him.

“So, Piper! How are you? It’s been ten years!” Isaac said, smiling sharply at her. He had Margo on his arm, and the others were staring too. I could sense that she was feeling extremely uncomfortable with all that attention.

“Yeah, something like that. I’ve been good. You look happy yourself, Isaac,” she said and smiled at Margo.

“Cliff tells us you’re working at Privy. I’ve heard great things about that place,” Vince interjected.

Piper looked over at me, with that same look of discomfort in her eyes. I guessed she was wondering how much I told my friends.

“Yeah, it’s great. Congratulations, Vince! You’re America’s best-loved football player!” she exclaimed.

Vince took a little bow, which made everyone laugh. I was hoping it would put Piper at ease too.

We sat down on the chairs and couches around the room. She was refusing to look at me. Even though she was putting on a brave face and trying to play nice with my friends, I could sense there was a storm brewing inside her just waiting to burst.

“How long have you guys been married?” she asked Sawyer. He was holding Faye’s hand.

“A little over a year now,” Faye replied, and Sawyer kissed her on the cheek.

“I saw the interview you gave, the one where you announced your engagement and about the baby. Congratulations. You guys must be thrilled!” Piper continued, sipping her wine slowly.

I couldn’t take my eyes off her. I couldn’t help but think about how well she fit into my group. It was so easy for them to get along.

I got up to walk to the bar and pour myself another drink. Vince joined me. I knew he was waiting for this opportunity to talk to me alone.

“You okay, man?” he asked. I nodded. He was speaking to me in a whisper.

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