The Perfect Comeback by Kacey Shea

Author:Kacey Shea [Shea, Kacey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kacey Shea Books LLC
Published: 2017-11-09T06:00:00+00:00

“You want me to meet your brother?” she exclaims so loudly I think she might jump off my bike. We’re cruising through the mid-day traffic so I’m not going that fast. She’d probably still break an arm, though.

I wait until we’re stopped at a traffic light before I continue. “I’m asking for your assistance. I can’t do this thing alone. I suck at parties. Small talk. Formalities.”

“You have got yourself the wrong girl, Matt! I’m no good at that shit either.”

Speeding ahead, I weave through the final two streets, pull to the curb, and park my bike in the empty space. “So, we’ll go down together. Sounds like fun.” I take off my helmet and she does the same standing beside my bike.

Her hands go straight to her gorgeous hips. “Not one bit of this sounds like a good time.” Even though she’s pissed, she’s still the most beautiful woman I’ve ever met.

I slide her hand in mine and begin walking. I take it as a good sign she doesn’t pull away. That or she’s so wrapped up in her own head she doesn’t realize what she’s doing. Wracking my brain, I try to come up with something to sell this stupid party. “They stock craft beer and have a refrigerator just for wine.”

“Okay, only one part of this sounds tolerable,” she grumbles.

We march up the stairs to my brother’s brownstone and I stop to kiss the top of her head. “Thank you, Mia.”

“I haven’t agreed! When is this stupid party, anyway? I might already have plans. To wash my hair.”

I reach forward and knock at the door, a giant grin on my face. She’s gonna kill me but instead of being scared, it only makes me laugh under my breath. “Oh, but we’re already here.”

“Wait, what? I thought this was your place!”

The door swings open and Danny greets me with a smile. “Brother!” He steps outside and gives me a hug. “You came!” He sounds surprised and a sliver of guilt wedges its way inside. I hate that I’ve let him down enough that he second guesses my support for him.

I return his embrace and then step back to loop my arm around Mia’s waist, thankful she doesn’t shove away. “Thanks for inviting us. Danny, this is Mia.”

“Mia, it’s so nice to meet you. Come on in. We’re just watching the end of the game. Nikki’s still getting ready. Honestly, I’m not sure what women do for so long. She doesn’t look any less beautiful after two hours in the bathroom, but let’s keep that between us. Mia, you probably understand better than we can.”

“Actually, I suck at being a girl. This right here took me fifteen minutes.” She motions down her body and I’m actually jealous when my brother looks because his jaw drops open.

“Liar,” he says.

“Swear to God.” She holds up one hand.

“Sorcery, woman. Fucking sorcery.” Danny shakes his head and we follow his lead inside. We pass a group of twenty-somethings glued to the television. A

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