Done With Love by Niecey Roy

Author:Niecey Roy [Roy, Niecey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance
ISBN: 9780692212424
Amazon: B00JZRELFY
Barnesnoble: B00JZRELFY
Goodreads: 23636844
Publisher: River Mist Media
Published: 2014-04-27T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

“Did Millicent call you back yesterday?” I asked Michelle as I skimmed the pages of our website. “You know, this website could use some new pictures. We’ll have to do that once the spring inventory comes in.”

When she didn’t answer, I looked up from the laptop. Michelle stood beside me, looking down at the notepad in her hands, biting at her lip.

“Michelle,” I said, and she jerked from her thoughts.

“Yeah. I mean, yes. She called back.” She looked worried her recap might send me over the edge.

Not that I blamed her. I hadn’t exactly been the picture of optimism lately. But I felt good today. Really good.

I’d seen Leo two nights in a row, and since Roxanna was secretly meeting Blake, she wasn’t investigating where her cousin disappeared to in the evenings. What I couldn’t figure out was why he hadn’t come on to me yet. Not once. Not at all. I mean, we’d kissed, but each night he left me at my door, chaste and frustrated.

“Michelle, it’s okay, really. I can take it.” She didn’t look convinced, so I flashed an encouraging smile. “Really. I’m in damage control mode.”

“Oo-kay,” she said, still looking doubtful. She cleared her throat. “So, Millicent can’t send the new line until after it’s paid in full.” She grimaced. “They have new rules, I guess.”

She read down the list of the distributors I’d worked with last year: payment in full required, partial payment required. One thing was clear—I needed an influx of money to sustain me until the flyers generated some business, and until after the bridal expo. Michelle looked sick to her stomach. She depended on me. She couldn’t afford to lose this job, not while putting herself through college. Someday she’d be a fabulous designer, and working at Once Upon A Dream was great for her resume. I wouldn’t let her down.

“We’ll be fine, I promise.” I clicked off the Internet browser and pressed my hands together. “I have great news, too. I almost called you last night to tell you about it.”

“Thank God,” she said, and I raised my brows. “I mean, that’s great. Good news is great.”

“We had a walk-in yesterday afternoon. A young thing paying for her own wedding. She said she heard I had the best gowns in town, so Deborah hasn’t poisoned everyone against me.” I’d been so excited by the woman’s interest, I almost did a happy dance with relief. I pointed at the champagne gown draped on the mannequin in the window. The lace and beading gave it a vintage 1920s elegance—it was my favorite in the boutique. “She’s perfect for the Angelino, but she almost fainted when she saw the price tag.”

Michelle sighed. “It is a little pricey.”

“I told her I’d let her make payments.”

“Like layaway?” she asked.

I nodded. “Yes, like layaway. She was thrilled.”

Her eyes widened. “That’s great.”

“She was so happy, she made an appointment for her bridesmaids to come try on dresses.”

“Oh wow, I’m so happy for you, Lexie.” She gave me a relieved hug, and I squeezed her back.

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