Hometown Girl by Robin Kaye

Author:Robin Kaye
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2012-12-02T13:00:00+00:00

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Elyse sat at the table and set their plates and plastic utensils down, wondering what she was thinking ordering a huarache. She’d be wearing it as surely as she wore the key lime pie earlier. But this time she’d be fully clothed and Simon wouldn’t be licking the remnants off.

Her phone rang and she didn’t bother to check the caller. “Hello?”

“Elyse, it’s Mel. Whatcha doin’?”

“Getting ready to eat. I’m kind of on a date. I can’t talk. Can I call you tomorrow?”

“Are you with that guy Dave you went out with last night?”

“No, but my date is getting drinks. He’ll be back any minute. I’ll call you tomorrow.”

“Why not tonight?”

“Mel . . .”

“You did it, didn’t you? You had sex with that guy Dave?”

“No, not Dave. I can’t talk. I’ll call you just as soon as I can. I promise.”

“Was it good?”

“Fantastic. But I really have to go.”

“Man, it seems everyone has a love life except me. Even my brother is dating someone.”

“How do you know?”

“He told me when I called him this morning. She was in the shower. Do you believe it? He actually let someone spend the night. I was just calling to tell you the bad news. It seems Simon is really hung up on this woman. He said she’s special. He’s never said anyone was special before—at least not in a good way, and this woman must be good.”

“Who is she?”

“I haven’t a clue. He wouldn’t give up any information except that he’s known her for years. I’ve been wracking my brain all day.”

“Look, I would love to chat about this, but I can’t right now. I’ll call just as soon as I can. Promise.”

Mel let out an agonized sigh. “I can’t believe you finally had sex and I get no information. You’re about as forthcoming as Simon.”

“Must be something in the air. I’ll call you soon. Love you, bye.” Elyse hit the end button and was tempted to bang her head against the table. What the hell was she going to tell Mel? And if she knew Mel, and she did, the woman would be stalking her apartment until she could wring every last bit of information out of her. Man, she was so screwed.

“Something wrong?”

Elyse stashed her phone in her purse and looked into Simon’s concerned eyes. “No, not wrong. Just a pushy friend wanting information.”

“What did you tell her?”

“You’re assuming it’s a her?”

“Am I wrong?”

“No, but I have plenty of male friends.”

“Sure, but they’re probably not pushy. At least not when it comes to getting information. So?”

“I think you’re wrong about the whole pushy thing. You’re being pretty pushy yourself.” It must run in the family. God, she really dug herself into a hole this time.

“I’m not pushy, just curious. Did you tell your friend about us?”

“No, I told her I’d talk to her later.” Unless she could possibly avoid it. She definitely didn’t want to tell Mel until whatever this thing was between her and Simon was settled—which meant he’d either have to figure out who she was or she’d have to tell him.

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