Like You Love Me by Angie Daniels

Author:Angie Daniels
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, small town, second chance, secret baby, beaumonts
Publisher: Caramel Kisses Ink
Published: 2022-04-26T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

By seven o’clock, the doors had opened, and just as they anticipated, the women came pouring into the building. Bianca was amazed at the number of locals accompanied by their husbands, but many were spending the evening hanging out with their girlfriends. She struggled to keep a straight face at the number of women dressed like they were going to the club, wearing mini dresses, high heels, and sophisticated updos. According to Sheyna, these women booked every beauty salon in town. Together they snickered and shook their heads at the length that a woman would go through to meet a man.

“Were we ever like that when we were single? Bianca asked as her eyes swept the floor.

Debra answered, “No, we were worse.” They shared a laugh and reminisced on when they were young and dating.

Bianca watched the door and waved at every person she recognized, which was almost everyone who lived in their small town.

“I see a lot of unfamiliar faces,” she murmured.

“That’s because auctions are hot, especially a male auction,” Debra added with an exaggerated wag of her forehead. “Women have traveled far and wide to be here tonight to support a good cause and get their eyes on some delectable eye candy.”

“I see.” Women were taking selfies, posting to Instagram and Snap Chat, and appeared anxious to get their eyes on all the bachelors being auctioned this evening.

Bianca nodded at an off-duty police officer hired for security, checking IDs to ensure attendees were at least twenty-one. Since wine and beer were being served, they didn’t need any underage drinking tonight.

Bianca stepped into the auditorium and walked around the room, ensuring volunteers were in place and no one needed assistance. The bartenders were working the bars at each end. A jazz quartet was performing and setting the mood. Bianca stopped to chat with the vendors. Each were giving a sizable percentage of tonight’s proceeds to the cause and had also donated a basket for the silent auction. She chatted with Amirah, who had donated a large velvet black box with Peek-a-Boo’s logo embroidered on a thick red sash. The mystery alone was sure to drive up the bidding. Even her display in the corner was sure to draw attention. A mannequin was on both sides of the table dressed in jaw-dropping lingerie. Store items were discreetly wrapped in red tissue paper with a white bow and displayed on a table draped with a black satin sheet. Bianca complimented her display.

“Thank you,” Amirah said with an air of confidence that she admired. The beauty wore a red corset paired with wide-leg slacks, black stilettoes and a short bolero jacket. A black masquerade mask complemented the look with blinging crystal tassels. She is definitely the temptress this evening. Before Bianca moved to the next table, the women made plans to have lunch soon.

As she stepped out onto the auction floor, she saw the guests excitedly looking down at the list of bachelors preparing to hit the stage. Several were pulling out ink pens and circling the ones they intended to bid on in the program.

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