Man Crush Monday by Kirsty Moseley

Author:Kirsty Moseley [Moseley, Kirsty]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romcom
Publisher: Kirsty Moseley
Published: 2020-05-14T16:00:00+00:00

Dinner is awkward at first, but after a while (and a few glasses of vino), everyone loosens up, even Jared. He doesn’t talk much, and I get the distinct impression that he’s decidedly more reserved, shy even, than he is when it’s just the two of us. I don’t mind too much; I chat enough for both of us.

There’s a total of twelve people on our table, ranging in ages and backgrounds. Some of them work for Jared’s company, some for the merger company, some are plus-ones like me, and some are clients. Dinner is punctuated with polite chitchat.

Between courses, Jared holds my hand under the table as I laugh at their jokes, exchanging ridiculous banter with them and hearing their work stories. They devour the free wine, but I, smartly, switch to water while I eat because I don’t want to get drunk tonight and do or say something I shouldn’t.

The food is scrumptious—though small! Even though I gorged on the appetisers and then proceed to eat all four of the tiny courses on offer (and Jared’s dessert as well as my own), I will likely need to eat again before bed.

Almost as soon as dessert is done and it’s socially acceptable, Jared stands and holds down a hand to help me from my chair. “Amy, let’s go make the rounds. There are a few people I should say hello to.” He looks around the table. “Excuse us.”

I place my hand in his and let him lead me away from the table, as eager to make my escape as he is. Jared’s first stop is to an older couple standing at the bar. The man turns as we approach and grins over at us, affectionately clapping Jared on the shoulder.

Jared tugs me to his side. “Michael, I’d like to introduce you to my girlfriend, Amy. Amy, my boss, Michael Briggs and his wife, Marnie.”

Jared’s introductions are polite and very formal. He’s every inch the professional around these people; it’s actually a real turn-on for me.

Michael’s eyes land on me, and his grin grows larger. “Amy!” His hand engulfs mine and gives it a hearty shake. “How wonderful to meet you.” He sends Jared a wink and then turns back to me. “Do you know what a genius you’re dating? This guy!” He claps his hand on Jared’s shoulder again. “Absolute whiz. Never seen anyone as hardworking and conscientious. Absolute gem he is.”

“Easy, Michael. Have you had too much to drink already?” Jared jokes, raising both eyebrows at Marnie, who shrugs and nods, smiling guiltily.

Michael waves him off and leans in closer to me. “Did he tell you how he got the job here?”

I smile proudly at Jared, loving all these compliments being thrown around about him. “No, he hasn’t said.”

Michael laughs. “Okay, so picture this. Two years ago, I was pitching for an ad account for a well-known condiment company who wanted to branch out of their market and into making tins of baked beans. All very highbrow,” he jokes, chuckling.

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