Enamored by Diana Palmer

Author:Diana Palmer [Palmer, Diana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Large type books, General, Contemporary, Fiction
ISBN: 9781597222907
Publisher: Wheeler Pub.
Published: 2006-10-03T23:00:00+00:00

Meer. And this—" he smiled toward the big man "—is Archer, better known as J.D. Brettman. Gentlemen, my wife, Melissa."

They smiled and said all the right things, but Melissa could tell that they were surprised that Diego had never mentioned her. They apologized for not bringing then-wives, Danielle and Gabby, but their children had given each other a virus and they were at home nursing them. Melissa would be introduced to them at a later time.

Melissa smiled back. "I'll look forward to that," she said politely. These men made her oddly nervous, because she didn't know them as she knew Apollo. They formed into a group and began talking about work, and Melissa felt very isolated from her husband as he spoke with his old comrades. She could see the real affection he felt for them. What a pity that he had none to give her. But what should she have expected under the circumstances? Diego was responsible for her, as he'd said. He was only her caretaker until she was well again, and she'd better remember that. There might be the occasional flare-up of the old attraction, but she couldn't allow herself to dream of a reconciliation. It was dangerous to dream—dreams could become a painful reality.

Joyce had eased away from the others to sit beside Melissa on the huge corner sofa. "I feel as out of place as a green bean in a gourmet ice-cream shop," she mumbled.

Melissa laughed in spite of herself. "So do I, so let's stick together," she whispered.

Joyce straightened the skirt of her beige dress. Her long hair was a little unkempt, and she slumped. Melissa thought what a shame it was that the woman didn't take care with her appearance. With a little work, she could be a knockout.

"How did you wind up working for Apollo?" Melissa asked.

The other woman smiled ruefully. "I was new to the city—I moved here from Miami—and I signed up with a temporary agency." She glanced at Apollo with more warmth than she seemed to realize. "They sent me to him and he tried to send me right back, but the agency was shorthanded, so he was stuck with me."

"He doesn't seem to mind too much," Melissa murmured dryly. "After all, most bosses don't take their secretaries along on social engagements."

Joyce sighed. "Oh, that. He thought you might feel uncomfortable around all these men. Since the wives couldn't come, here I am." She grinned. "I'm kind of glad that I was invited, you know. I'm not exactly flooded with social invitations."

"I know what you mean," Melissa said, smiling. "Thanks for coming."

As Apollo had promised, they didn't stay long. But as the men said their goodbyes and left, J.D. Brettman shot an openly curious glance in Melissa's direction.

Later, when the guests had gone, Melissa asked Diego about it as he removed his jacket and tie and loosened the top buttons of his shirt.

"Why was Mr. Brettman so curious about me?" she asked gently.

He poured himself a brandy, offered her one and was refused, and dropped gracefully into the armchair across from her.

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