Faking it with the Green Beret: A Sweet Faking It Romantic Comedy by Tracy Brody

Author:Tracy Brody [Brody, Tracy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-11-24T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirty-Three

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW – Johnny Nash

Elizabeth placed her and Jillian’s lunch order at the kiosk, then found a table on the outdoor patio. Jillian slid into the seat across from her, her uniform and gun drawing attention from tables of nearby diners.

“Thanks for ordering for me. How much do I owe you?”

“This is on me.”

“You don’t need to do that.” Jillian gave a dismissive wave of her hand.

“Well, I have a favor to ask.”

“Ariana having more problems with J.R.?”

“No, fortunately. It has to do with John. He’s looking for a date for a wedding where he’s a groomsman next weekend.”

“What does that have to do with me?” Jillian’s brows dipped cautiously.

While Elizabeth finished giving her a rundown of John’s situation with the reality show contestant, the server brought their food. “I told him he should ask you.”

“Sounds like he was asking you to go.”

“That’s not going to happen.”

“Why not?”

“It’s just not. Besides crossing lines since he asked for relationship advice—”

“Wait. You’re counseling him?”

“Not counseling, though I did suggest he might see someone after what happened with his ex, but he asked me for advice as a friend.”

“Okay. Whatever. But how does that preclude you going to the wedding with him?”

“It could make things awkward.”

“Because you like him?”

“No. I mean as a friend, yes, but that’s all. And all it can ever be. I’m not giving up control of my life to a man again.”

“From the little I’ve seen of John, and what you told me, he might be pretty alpha with giving orders, that’s not the same as the controlling type. You’re talking about attending one event together, not any kind of commitment.” She leaned back in her chair and studied Elizabeth.

“He’s probably on his best behavior. He still needs a place to live. I didn’t see any warning signs with Adam while we were dating either. Afterward was an entirely different story. John has military training. With his size and strength, he could do what he wants and . . .”

“Not every man is like your father or your ex. John comes off much more like a protector, not an abuser.”

“I’m still not interested.” That sounded weak, even to her. “I don’t need, and am not looking for, a man in my life. Besides, he’s moving out of The Oasis soon and then to Florida in a few months. So will you go with him to the wedding?”

“No. I started seeing someone.”

“And you hadn’t told me?”

“I was going to tell you today, but you asked me to be your tenant’s fake date before I could.” Jillian laughed and broke into a huge smile. “Her name’s Cayla, and she’s beautiful, funny, and sweet. We like to do the same things. I’m not going to do anything to make her jealous, since I don’t owe your friend any favors.”

“I don’t either. I took care of his dog.”

“You didn’t do that for him.” She leaned forward and drilled Elizabeth with her stare. “You adopted that dog for yourself.”

“I’m just saying that I don’t owe him.

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