Moonfall (Moonkind Series Book 3) by Ines Johnson

Author:Ines Johnson [Johnson, Ines]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-04-16T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

“I thought we were getting you maternity clothes.” Rhetta stepped out of the car and followed her sister as she waddled into the posh clothing boutique.

Viviane had always been stylish. It didn’t surprise Rhetta in the least that her sister would reject the idea of wearing oversized T-shirts and extra-large dresses during her pregnancy. Viviane thought muumuus were for cows. Rhetta didn’t even think her sister owned a pair of sweatpants. Viviane was the type of woman who would have her underwear tailored if she could.

But the store they pulled into was not a maternity shop. It was a high-end boutique for women. It was also on the same block as Rory’s butcher shop. It was lunchtime, and Rhetta could see the line of women in heels, dressed in power suits and designer jeans, in full makeup curl around the block waiting to get a piece of meat.

“I didn’t say maternity,” said Viviane. “I said we need to get some new clothes. I also didn’t say they were for me.”

Viviane was the more social sister. When they were young, she’d often mislead Rhetta, thinking they were headed to the pet store where Rhetta could moon over the puppies. But along the way, they’d stop for soda pop and meet up with a group of boys. Rhetta would sit in the corner, which was hard because Viviane always insisted on finding her sister and bringing her back into the conversation. And, of course, everyone followed Viviane. Everyone hung onto Viviane’s every word. But for some reason, Viviane had always thought her twin sister was fascinating. Even when the others looked down on Rhetta and ignored her.

“Viviane, what are you up to?”

Viviane flitted amongst dresses hanging on racks. All of which were too small for her rotund belly. None of which were Rhetta’s style. “I thought you could get a new outfit. You know, for your date.”

That stopped Rhetta in her tracks. She held up her index finger. “First of all, it’s not a date. It’s blackmail.”

“That’s what the kids are calling it these days?”

Rhetta raised her thumb to join her index finger. “Second of all, what’s wrong with my wardrobe?”

Viviane placed her hands on her curvy hips. Even before the baby entered her body, Viviane had had a small waist and voluptuous hips that she had no trouble showing off.

“It doesn’t show off your best assets.” Viviane looked Rhetta up and down, her eyes looking pointedly at her sister’s legs.

“I don’t want to show Rory my assets. My assets are for Jordan.”

Viviane turned her to a mirror. “But you’ve never shown Jordan your assets.”

Rhetta huffed at her sister, giving her the evil eye in their reflection. But like her mother, and Rory, Viviane didn’t cower at her glower.

“Why does everyone take to him?” she said.

Viviane looked skyward as she sought an answer. Rhetta knew she didn’t have to clarify which brother she meant.

“Rory’s very charming,” said Viviane. “And he’s handsome, and he totally adores you.”

“Am I the only one who likes Jordan?”

“I don’t dislike Jordan.

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