The One I Want: An Angsty Emotional Stand-alone Contemporary Romance by Siobhan Davis

Author:Siobhan Davis [Davis, Siobhan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-07-30T18:30:00+00:00

“I love it,” Beck says after I’ve given him a quick tour of our two-bedroom apartment. “It’s got decent natural light and lots of character. My place is similar.”

“You’re in Capitol Hill, right?” Hadley says, handing him the beer he asked for.

Beck nods. “On Belmont Avenue.”

“Not too far from here or the hospital,” Mom says, pulling plates out of the cupboard while Nana rummages in the drawer for silverware and paper napkins.

“We ordered Thai,” Hads confirms. “Hope that’s okay?”

It’s a little late to ask now, but Beck is easygoing. “Thai is perfect.” He removes his wallet. “What do I owe you?”

“Don’t be ridiculous.” Nana waves him away. “You’re our guest.”

“That’s very kind. Thank you.” Beck puts his wallet away and pops the top on his beer.

“Rest your feet.” Mom pulls out a stool at the island for him. “You too, sweetheart.” She pulls a second one out for me.

Beck and I sit on adjoining stools, drinking our drinks, while the others set the table. He sips his beer while I’m guzzling my white wine like it’s water. At least tomorrow is Saturday, and I don’t have to be up early for work.

“Tell us how you know Ivy.” Mom leans back against the counter, drinking her wine and staring expectantly at Beck.

“And do you know any hitmen?” Hads asks, propping her elbows on the counter beside me. “’Cause I’d really love to see that bitch with a nice big fucking hole in her skull.”

“I don’t have any hitmen on speed dial, unfortunately, so I can’t help you out there.”

“It was worth a try.” Hadley pouts. “I work hard not to hate anyone. Hate is such a strong emotion and such a powerful word, so I don’t say this lightly. But I really, really hate that woman.”

“I love you,” I say, yanking my bestie into a fierce hug.

“Love you too, Opium Poppy.”

“Little Miss Mischief, do I need to remind you to behave?”

“Never, Nana.” Hads breaks our embrace to bundle Nana into her arms. “I’m always on my best behavior.”

“That’s questionable.” Nana pats her arm. “But we love you all the same.”

“Back to Ivy,” Mom says, redirecting the conversation. “How do you know her, Beck?”

“My family mixes in a lot of the same social and political circles as Ivy. She’s often at the same charity events and galas. I got stuck sitting beside her at one event, and I nearly stabbed myself with my dinner knife just to escape her. Since then, any time our paths cross, she makes a point of seeking me out.”

“Oh god, please don’t tell me she hit on you?” Hadley groans.

Beck turns pale as he shakes his head. “Jeez, don’t put that kind of visual in my head. I’m likely to throw up. No, it’s not me she wants.”

“It’s your father,” I surmise. His bank balance is more to Ivy’s liking though I’m sure she wouldn’t be above hitting on the younger, hotter Colbert heir.

Beck nods. “She’s wasting her time though. He only likes them young.”

“Are your parents divorced?” Hadley is being as nosy as ever.

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