Love is in the Cards by K.L. Brady

Author:K.L. Brady [Brady, K.L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: LadyLit Press

Keep It Real Cards

Always the bridesmaid, Never the bride.

Now your special Wedding Day is just around the corner.

* * *

Let's Keep It Real—It took a bottle of brown liquor and a pole in your bedroom, but you bagged that loser. It's about time.

Congratulations!

Chapter Fifteen

Cody

* * *

With Kyle and Tessa in his sights, Cody gave a gentle tug to Chandra's elbow to stop her at their table.

"Kyle, Tessa, how wonderful to see you both." Cody was on one as he played the lead in a performance as phony as a six-dollar bill.

He'd never pass up the opportunity to get front-row seats to Tessa’s misery. Chandra stepped back toward him and the table, but not without a cost for which he’d pay later. She flashed a wisp of anger at Cody but seemed to recognize the couple, at least Tessa. They were introduced via Tessa's "About Me" page.

Didn’t matter.

He ignored everyone's reaction except one.

"Oh, please, meet my girlfriend, Chandra. Chandra, this is Tessa and Kyle. We all work together, at least we do since Hart obtained its latest acquisition."

"Good evening," Chandra said, greeting Kyle and Tessa with a slight bow.

Tessa's eyes turned so deadly he feared they may spew venom. Her horrified expression made enduring Chandra's aggravation worth every second.

His gaze shifted toward Kyle, whose bottom jaw slammed on the table. Cody shrugged, faking confusion, but he well understood the drama unfolding—with pure, unadulterated clarity. "Always nice to see you, Kyle."

"Yes," Chandra said to him. "What a surprise! It's great to see you here...and with Tessa." Always a gentleman, Kyle stood and greeted Chandra with a kiss on each cheek and a brotherly embrace.

After a quick calculation, Chandra perked up, seemingly relieved to see Cody’s ex on a date. She excitedly volleyed her glance to Kyle then Tessa. "We've never been formally introduced. I've seen you...in passing at some industry events, but it's a pleasure to meet you in the flesh."

"Same here. I've heard so much. All good things, of course." Tessa reached out her hand to Chandra in a gracious follow-up to Kyle's lead. "What, uh, what brings you two out to ThaiPhoon tonight?" Tessa shifted her gaze between Cody and Chandra.

Chandra jutted her thumb toward Cody, placing all the blame on him.

Tessa used to tell him he could've earned a doctorate for his execution of one single skill: burying his head in the sand. His willful disdain for reality even astounded him, and her words felt a whole lot like the truth in that moment...especially looking at Kyle's deadly stink eye. It was potent enough to make Cody shrivel up and die; after glimpsing it, he ignored that, too.

"I'd been planning to bring my Chandra here for some time. The food is fantastic, especially the seafood curry dishes." He emphasized the latter part as if Tessa needed more of a reminder. Cody grabbed Chandra's hand and threaded his fingers with hers. "So, when my lunch plans took an unexpected turn this afternoon, I figured tonight would be the perfect occasion to share this experience with my sweetheart.

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