Inked Obsession: A Montgomery Ink: Fort Collins Novel by Carrie Ann Ryan

Author:Carrie Ann Ryan [Ryan, Carrie Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter 13

Eliza

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Why was I nervous? I shouldn’t be nervous. I’d had meals with Beckett for most of the day and the day before. We’d shared meals at home before, as well. Just because we were somewhere different and at a nicer restaurant that served wonderful fish—at least according to everyone that we had talked to—didn’t mean things were changing. This wasn’t something different. Wasn’t special. It wasn’t a date.

Why then did it feel like I was telling myself those things for no reason? As if I were trying to make myself believe it.

I looked down at the soft wrap dress I wore, the silky black fabric clinging to my skin in some areas but flowing in others. I’d stuffed it into my bag at the last minute before I came here. It was just in case I needed something comfortable and pretty for an evening out. One where I had been planning on eating alone. Maybe drinking a bottle of wine by myself and going to sleep early, cuddling a pillow. Only in my wildest dreams would I have ended up wearing it for dinner with a man. Let alone him.

I hadn’t planned on going to dinner with anyone for the evening. And yet, here I was, going to dinner with Beckett Montgomery.

It wasn’t a date. I swallowed hard. Or was it? No, it couldn’t be.

My phone buzzed, pulling me out of my war with my thoughts. I looked over at the screen.

Annabelle: Did you have the grouper yet? What time is it there? How do I not know time zones?

Brenna: I think her reservation was later, right? So, she hasn’t eaten. Let us know how it is. I’m kind of jealous of all the photos you’ve been sending.

I had sent them all photos of the beach and the resort. None of Beckett. Of course, they would figure out that Beckett was at the same resort. They would ask him, and they would find out that Brenna’s best friend and Annabelle’s brother was here. It was weird not to mention it, but I hadn’t yet. It felt as if it’d be even weirder out of the blue. And, obviously, he hadn’t said anything yet or even talked to his family because they hadn’t asked either. Why did it feel like I was holding everything in? Like I was keeping secrets?

I needed to talk to them about it, and I would. Just not right now. Right now, I wanted to go eat some fish, after I texted my friends.

Paige: I showed Colton some of the resort and now we think we need to make friends with Eli’s friend so we can go. Of course, Colton finding time off these days will be a little difficult.

That made me smile.

Me: It’s beautiful here. I’m off to eat some fish in a moment. Just finishing getting ready. And, Paige? Find a way to come with Colton. It’s gorgeous. Even if everybody has to go and bunk in one room. I still can’t believe I’m staying here.

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