Love Required (The Real Love Series) by CODINA Melanie

Author:CODINA, Melanie [CODINA, Melanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Melanie Codina
Published: 2014-02-13T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

TORI failed at disregarding Allie’s comment. A sense of longing set up camp in her chest at the idea of being considered Jason’s woman. Oh yeah, she wanted that … a lot. Allie’s voice caught her attention. Looking over, she saw Lexi’s little hand was weaved tightly into Allie’s hair. Letting out a little laugh, she moved to help her disengage it. “Sorry about that. She seems to have a thing for long hair.”

Allie smiled at Lexi. “Girl after my own heart. You can play with my hair anytime.” She said the last part in baby talk, producing a giggle from Lexi.

As she was watching Allie talk to her daughter, Gillian said, “Okay, so I feel the need to explain myself to you.” Giving Gillian her full attention, she raised her eyebrow in question and waited.

“So, when Allie or I referred to you as a ‘cow,’ it was in no way an insult. In fact it was a compliment,” Gillian said, pausing to examine the cupcakes. “Oh my God, Allie. They’re red velvet cupcakes.”

Allie leaned in to see. “Nice. Good thing I already claimed her as my new best friend; those look orgasmic.” The three of them let out a laugh before Gillian continued.

“Anyway, when we were younger we would call the all the pretty girls cows because we were jealous and wanted to be them. As we got older, it turned into our little way of acknowledging that we liked a person, that they were the whole package, someone we envied. So … when talking with Jason last night, we referred to you as a cow. I thought you were so sweet and wonderful helping with the food for the wedding, I felt we could definitely be friends. And when I found out that Jason had asked you out, I was so excited for both of you.”

Tori smiled. She felt a little bad that Gillian had to explain herself. In truth, Jason probably shouldn’t have said anything, but she was glad he did. She, too, thought these were people she wouldn’t mind being friends with. “Well, I guess that’s good to know. I had come up with my own choice words for you when I heard you called me that.”

“I bet you did,” Gillian said with humor as she turned to pull something out of the fridge. Placing a tray of veggies and dip on the table in front of Tori, she gestured for her to help herself.

Allie snorted. “I bet it started with a capital B and ended with an itch.” She smiled down at Lexi before she added, “And just so you know, I totally am one, but when calling me that you must put the super in front of it.”

As she relaxed and enjoyed the conversation, she realized she was pretty hungry. Grabbing a napkin, she picked up a few things and proceeded to nibble on them. Gillian groaned and gave Allie an exasperated look. “Please don’t start with the superhero names again.”

Tori giggled as she quickly finished chewing what was in her mouth.

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