One for Kami by Wilson Charlene A

Author:Wilson, Charlene A. [Wilson, Charlene A.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Oracle Bay Books
Published: 2012-12-21T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 5

The staccato of Kami’s heals on the sidewalk competed with her heavy heartbeat. Chill misted her breath but it disappeared as a sudden gust whipped her hair against her cheeks. Exhaust wafted to her nostrils from the passing bus. She swiped strands of hair from her face and wrinkled her nose at the odor, dodging a trio of shoppers moments before their bags could claw her arm.

If he turns out to be special, makes me laugh, and if I can tell he could make me love being in love the way Ian did, I can always set the next date in two weeks, go home to complete this transport holiday, and request another. She squelched her cheek as she realized her thought. Damn it, Ian. Why do I compare every guy I date to you?

Hugging her jacket closer, she veered onto Thorne Avenue. Black tri-pod tables pocked the sidewalk with white iron chairs as companions. Low chatter filled the air accompanied by the high-pitched howls from the brisk breeze as it whisked through the narrow street. Awnings did their best to hold firm as their ruffled edges flapped in frenzy. Trails of steam from large mugs joined with the customers’ breaths as they tipped them to their mouths, but quickly dispersed. She shivered at the sight and thanked the stars Mike had suggested they meet inside. She flexed her fingers around her purse strap.

Checking her watch, she trotted to the door, hopping past a newspaper that rode the wind. As she slipped into the restaurant, warmth enveloped her with the thick scent of coffee. She shook her arms to release the cold and unzipped her coat, relaxing a measure.

“Hey, Kami.”

A cringed traveled up her neck at the chipper voice as she recognized it. Oh, not now. Please don’t talk my ear off.

She spun around to face her apartment neighbor. “Hi, Megan.” She smiled congenially. “I didn’t know you worked here.”

Megan stuffed her serving tray under her arm and winked her soot-drawn lids. “I haven’t seen you in a while. Are you still at the bank?”

“It’s my last day. It was only a temporary position. I’m on my lunch break, actually, and…” Her gaze darted around the café and then settled on Mike seated in the far corner. “And I, um…”

“Oh.” Megan followed her gaze. “Yeah. Gorgeous isn’t he? Too bad he’s married.” She smirked, pressing dimples to her pudgy cheeks. “Doesn’t really matter to him, though. This is where he meets all his,” she lifted a hand and wobbled her head, letting her purple tinted ponytail bounce with the motion. “Liaisons.”

A bolt shot through Kami’s heart and her stomach lurched. “Married?”

“Mm-hmm. Has three kids, too.” She swatted at Kami’s arm and smiled. “But never mind that. Let me get you a good table away from this door. It’s cold out today.”

Kami lowered her gaze in an attempt to hide her sudden desire to throw up. “Oh. I don’t think I’ll have time after all.” She forced the corners of her lips to bend upward.

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