Swimming For Seduction: Sexy As Sin Series by C.L. Strickland

Author:C.L. Strickland [Strickland, C.L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2025-03-04T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Ricki

I’m rummaging through my minuscule wardrobe, trying to decide what to wear to this dinner tonight when my phone rings. I had originally planned to wear jeans and one of my nicer flannel shirts over a cami until Tyler informed me that his aunt is getting married tonight. Giving up my search, I flop down in my desk chair to answer my mom’s call.

“Hi, Mom,” I say. “Merry Christmas Eve.”

We chat for a few minutes before she finally gets to the question she’s asked me every time we’ve talked since I came to Thorngrove. “Have you met him, yet?”

“I’m sure I will at the dinner slash wedding I’m going to tonight.” I continue before she can voice her worries. “His fiancé is best friends with the bride’s daughter.”

After assuring her that I’ll be with a friend in case things go sideways, our conversation turns to my non-existent social life. When she mentions her wish for me to start dating, I tell that I’m running late before promising to call her tomorrow. By the time we hang up, I’m mentally exhausted. I love my mom. She’s been the only constant person in my life. But her ideals are so different from mine.

Despite the heartache she endured with my father, she’s a hopeless romantic. Which is why I haven’t mentioned Tyler to her. My feelings for him are complicated enough without her pushing me toward a relationship I’m not sure I want.

By the time Tyler knocks on my door, I’m dressed in a pair of black jeans and a green sweater. I put on light makeup and left my hair hanging in its natural loose waves. Apparently, it’s good enough since his eyes trail up and down my body with appreciation.

“Your chariot awaits, my lady,” Tyler says in a surprisingly good British accent.

I fail to hold back my laugh as he bows at the waist and waves his hand toward the door. As much as I want to hold onto the animosity I’ve been using a security blanket these past few weeks, I’m getting tired of pretending he hasn’t wormed his way into my heart. Especially given how attentive he’s been despite my cold shoulder.

He’s left both text and voice messages, apologizing for his disappearing act Thanksgiving morning. He’s given me as much information as he could about Brady to try to make sure I’m as prepared as I can be when I finally meet him. He’s been to every one of my swim meets, cheering me on before waiting for me outside the locker room to walk me to my car. He even offered to let me skip the dinner tonight if it meant I’d stop hating him so much.

That last one pulled the first honest remark I’d given him in weeks right out of my mouth. As much as I’ve tried to hate him, I can’t. I know he wants more from me I’m ready to give, but he’s also given me the reassurance that he’ll be there when I am ready.

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