Loved by You by Sophia Knightly

Author:Sophia Knightly
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780998909431

Chapter 14

Brie stared at Piper, her eyes blue slits of jealousy. “You’re Roman’s old girlfriend?” To Piper’s annoyance, she said “old” as if she were ancient. The corners of Brie’s glossy pink lips curled upward in a smug smile. "Well, I'm Roman's girlfriend now and that’s what counts." With a dismissive lift of her nose, she tossed her ponytail.

“Good for you.” Piper stared her down with the same measure of insolence.

Brie’s mystified gaze swept over Piper, leaving no doubt she thought Piper was woefully out of Roman’s league. Her dress wasn’t upscale, her long hair was a wild mass of curls held back at the sides with flower clips, and she wore turquoise ballet flats, not three inch designer ones like Brie had on her slim, aristocratic feet.

Brie lost interest in her inspection and returned to Roman’s side.

“I brought in two more donations for your silent auction, babe. A year’s supply of cupcakes from Sassy’s Sweets and a trip for two to Turks and Caicos from Timely Travel. Guess which one I’m bidding on?” Brie asked with a saucy smile.

“Since you’re always on a diet, I’d say the trip,” Roman replied dryly.

Piper’s brows shot up at Roman’s veiled dig.

“Ding ding ding, you’re right! My bikini is ready to travel,” Brie announced gaily, unperturbed by his comment. “The last thing I’d want is a year’s supply of cupcakes. Gotta keep this little bonbon trim,” she said patting her bottom.

Yuck. Watching Brie in action made Piper want to hurl. Who even referred to their butt as a bonbon without feeling stupid?

Monica cleared her throat and stepped closer to Roman, her back rigid as she clutched her Chanel handbag to her side. Her eyes focused on him as she said in a crisp tone, "I do hope you're still joining us for dinner tonight, Roman.”

“I can’t imagine why he wouldn’t, Momma,” Brie chimed in. “Don’t all lions have hearty appetites?” She playfully nudged his side eliciting a low growl from Roman.

Monica’s mouth flattened as she fiddled with the clasp on her handbag. “It’s important that you come tonight. Vince hasn't been feeling well.” She swallowed a few times. “He…he hasn’t been himself lately.”

“What’s wrong?” Roman asked immediately. His eyes searched Monica’s taut, anxious face.

Monica’s gaze zoomed to Sadie and Piper, and then back to Roman. After an awkward pause, she murmured, “I’ll tell you later, but do come over. Please. It would boost Vince’s mood to see you. He’s very much looking forward to it.”

Brie snuggled up to Roman. “Aw, come on,” she crooned in a lilting voice. “Work can wait. It’s time to play.” The innuendo in “play” resounded in the tense room.

Roman kept his attention on Monica. “I’ll come. It’ll be good to see Vince.”

Brie planted a loud smooch on Roman’s taut jaw. “You’re the best, babe.”

Piper bounded from the sofa and shot Sadie an SOS look. She’d be damned if she was going to sit there and watch them a minute longer. “I have dinner plans too,” she lied. “I need to get going.

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