Heart of Gold by B.J. Daniels

Author:B.J. Daniels
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-06-22T17:36:11+00:00

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THE MOMENT CHARLIE walked in the door of the restaurant where the shower was being held, her friend snagged her and drew her aside.

“Where have you been?” Tara demanded. “Amanda is in a really bad mood. I thought she might stab herself with one of the cake-cutting knives.”

“Sorry I couldn’t get here sooner. Is everyone already here?”

“Not to worry. We still have a few stragglers and Amanda didn’t like the way they arranged the tables so she’s making everyone move them. How did things go with Daniel?”

“Not well,” Charlie said, hearing Amanda barking out orders in the other room. “I... Never mind, today is about you and your baby shower.”

Tara rolled her eyes. “I was hoping you would tell me that Greg wasn’t going through with the marriage and that’s why she’s moping. I could use a day brightener.”

“Why would you think Greg would share that with me?”

“Because I heard from Connie that he left the building after you did with Daniel.” Connie was an artist who sat closest to the exit.

Charlie felt a headache forming at the back of her skull. She and Daniel had just been outside talking for a minute... Greg must have been watching. Then he’d followed her to the bar.

“He’s taken quite an interest in you,” Tara said.

Charlie groaned. Was that what the drink in the bar had been all about? She wanted to sink into the floor. “Did Amanda know he followed me outside?”

“Apparently she tried to tag along, but he waved her back.”

Mystery solved, Charlie thought. “She thinks I want Greg.”

Tara’s eyes widened in alarm. “Why would you want Greg? You already have two men you don’t know what to do with.”

Just then Amanda saw them and headed their way.

“Watch your back,” Tara whispered.

“I’m doing this for you,” Charlie whispered back. “You and that baby.”

The shower was actually fun. Tara got a lot of great baby gifts and seemed to enjoy herself. Amanda got drunk and became more morose, sitting in the corner by herself.

So, all in all, Charlie chalked up the party as a success. But she wasn’t pushing her luck. Once things started breaking up, she grabbed Tara, told her goodbye and hightailed it for the door. She was determined to avoid Amanda at all costs.

What had Greg been thinking, coming after her, following her to the bar? She couldn’t care less about his intentions. Was he trying to get her killed?

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