Needing Him by Fox Kennedy

Author:Fox, Kennedy
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-04-16T16:00:00+00:00

It’s been a few days since Emily’s injury, and thankfully, she’s feeling just fine but still a bit on edge. She took a couple of days off, and I was glad when she came back and looked a hell of a lot better. We worked side by side as we normally do, but I could tell some of her light had dimmed, though she reassured me she was still planning to come to the bachelor auction today to taunt me.

Mama insists we wear slacks and a tie to this thing as if we’re not capable of dressing ourselves. Then I remember Jackson, and well damn, he can’t be trusted, so I somewhat understand. I choose navy slacks, a white button-up dress shirt rolled to the elbow because it’s hot as fuck outside, then a navy tie for good measure. I run my fingers through my hair, then head to the venue. The sun is barely setting over the horizon, and I hope the night goes by quickly because, while I love supporting the event, I’d almost rather write a check in lieu of being up for auction. I wonder if bidding on myself is against the rules. I laugh at the thought and know Mama would kick my ass if I even attempted it.

As soon as I walk in, I’m amazed at what Mama was able to do with the old bank building. Lanterns and soft lights are strung around the high ceilings of the brick building, creating the perfect ambience. A stage with black velvet curtains and colored lights is the main attraction. Music lightly plays in the background, setting the mood that this party is fancy as fuck. Round tables with chairs line the outer edges of the room, and waitresses walk around with cocktails. Mama knows if you want people to spend money, the best thing to do is serve booze to loosen the hold on their wallets.

As I look for Mama to get the rundown of the itinerary for tonight, I feel a hand on my shoulder.

“Almost didn’t recognize you without a scowl on your face,” Jackson says, trying to make a joke but failing miserably.

“Shut the hell up,” I tell him, grabbing a shot from the waitress.

He adjusts himself. “I hate these clothes. I feel like an idiot.”

“You look like one too,” I say just as John walks up.

He’s pissed, and when I look over at Jackson, I realize it’s because they’re wearing the same thing, to a T.

“How’re the ladies going to tell you two apart?” I joke, trying to contain my laughter.

“Considering Jackson doesn’t know how to keep his damn mouth shut, I doubt it’ll be too hard.” John says with a smile.

Alex and River walk through the entrance. River is smiling wide at the whole display, but Alex doesn’t look pleased to be here. Not even being married could get us out of this “bachelor” auction.

“I hate this shit,” Alex says, walking up to us. “Ridiculous I even have to participate.”

“It’s for a good cause,” River reminds him.

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