Living Lies by Kate Mathis

Author:Kate Mathis [Kate Mathis]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9780981978925
Google: jY2guQAACAAJ
Amazon: 0981978908
Publisher: PowWow Publishing
Published: 2009-07-30T14:00:00+00:00

Inside, the tiny apartment was warm and Trish had blended another pitcher of margaritas, stronger than the others had been.

“Well, that was something,” she said, filling two glasses to the brim.

“Did you know?”

“Hell, no. After she’s been giving me the third degree about my lifestyle, Jesus.”

Melanie exhaled, “I won’t apologize, she provoked me and … I guess I do regret it … but I’ll need another drink to think it over.”

“I’m glad we have some time together,” Trish said, folding her legs underneath her body as she sunk into the couch. “I owe you a huge apology. I’m not used to being with women I care about and I guess I’ve just gotten a little out of control.”

Melanie looked up at Trish, her droopy lids covering most of her eyes.

“Forgive me?” Trish asked.

Melanie rubbed her eyes and sat on the edge of a chair facing Trish.

“Only if you forgive me.”

“That’s easy, you haven’t done anything wrong.”

Melanie let out a laugh, “I am really sorry about absolutely everything, but she just pissed me off. I should have kept my mouth shut – I didn’t know she was having an affair.”

“She and I haven’t been very close since she joined her church group, probably to repent her lurid deeds with Tom,” Trish stated.

“Well, she was right, I can be a jerk. It breaks my heart that I’ve been separated from all you guys. I am so sorry.”

“Don’t get so bent out of shape, we’re really not all that great,” Trish winked and lifted her glass. “I think that of the four of us you and I could be close,” Trish smiled. “I work with 98 percent males and the women I know are just as bad as I am. I miss having friendships.”

“I’ll drink to that.”

“So, we’re okay, I mean with the chef and all?” She made a childlike sad face.

“We’re okay.”

“Then can I ask what’s up with you two?”

Melanie took a deep breath, “I’ve got this enormous crush.” And when he looks at me with those intense green eyes he literally takes my breath away. It’s overwhelming, debilitating even, to feel this much.

“What are you going to do?”

“I don’t know,” Melanie shook her head.

Trish’s eyes softened and Melanie wondered if it was from pity or the tequila.

“Well, he really likes you. I found him in his office and at first he was fine but when he realized what I was there for, I think he got mad.” She brushed her blonde curls out of her eyes. “He changed the subject back to you each time I advanced. Finally he just said that he respected you and there was no way it was ever going to happen between us.”

“I’m sorry you got your feelings hurt.”

“Yeah, well, can I tell you a secret?”

Melanie nodded.

“I have an enormous crush on Jason.”

“Why did you hook me up with someone that you’re interested in?”

“I don’t date the players, never have, if you can believe that. I figured if I can’t have him then you should.” With

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