Tied To You by Kit Kyndall (Kit Tunstall)

Author:Kit Kyndall (Kit Tunstall) [Kyndall, Kit]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Amourisa Press
Published: 2015-10-20T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

Gabriella

A garden party was basically a cocktail party in the garden, held a little earlier than the norm. I discovered that for myself the next afternoon, watching the well-dressed people mingle, laughing softly as they sipped expensive champagne or cocktails from the bar.

I smiled at Mykael as he returned from the bar, extending me a drink. It was clear, on ice, and with a lime wedge. I assumed it would be mineral water or the like, and a sip confirmed my guess. I would have been shocked if he’d brought me something alcoholic, of course. I was more relaxed about the no-nos of pregnancy than he was, but we were in firm agreement about avoiding alcohol.

“Is this the kind of thing you do for fun?” I asked as I looked around.

He paused in the middle of sipping his drink, looking appalled. “Not hardly. This is just one of the many tasks required to work for a law firm like mine. You have to make an appearance and all that. I don’t like it, but it’s the price to pay to be a junior partner.”

He sounded discontent, prompting me to ask, “Have you ever considered leaving that firm and opening your own smaller one?”

“I should hope not,” said a cold voice behind me. “That would be a waste of talent and a very expensive education.”

I froze at the words, shivering as I slowly turned to face the speaker. I barely hid a grimace when I recognized Nila Watts, who was glaring at me with undisguised disgust. Pardon me for suggesting her son do something to make him happy. Wisely, I bit my tongue.

“Mother, I wasn’t certain you’d make it.”

I took a step back, having no choice in the matter when she pushed between us, ignoring me completely as she stretched a few inches to accept a kiss on the cheek.

“I wouldn’t miss this sort of function. It’s a great networking opportunity. I’m pleased you decided to join us. These are the people who can further your political career, my son.”

I tensed at the unwelcome news that he had political aspirations. It caused me to flash back to the insanity that ensued every election year when my stepfather was at risk of being voted out. His supporters and campaigners would flood the house, and he’d hit the trail, always carting out the happy family routine. I was thrilled to have missed it during the last election, having been away at school.

Mykael frowned. “I have no interest in politics.”

His mother shook her head. “Don’t be silly. It’s the next logical step. You’re young, handsome, and charismatic. You’ll have no trouble winning your first election.”

I was amused to see him roll his eyes, but nonplussed by the surge of nausea creeping up my esophagus. Not now. I squeezed my eyes shut and swallowed a few times, hoping to calm the urge. My plan was to make a quiet escape. I had no desire to meet his mother, and having her sprung on me wasn’t settling well.

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