UnLucky Christmas: A Holiday Romantic Comedy by Melissa Baldwin

Author:Melissa Baldwin [Baldwin, Melissa & Baldwin, Melissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-10-04T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

When I return to the living room, Grant has stretched out and placed his feet on the large ottoman. There’s a part of me that would love to curl up next to him.

He doesn’t look up from his phone, and his words replay in my mind. He made it clear he will not be second choice to Chad.

“What did Chad have to say?” Macy sings. “Did he finally kiss you?”

My stomach drops as a wistful smile appears on Grant’s face. No doubt he’s basking in the fact he kissed me before Chad.

“No, he didn’t kiss me,” I clarify.

She frowns. “Wow. He’s really taking his time.”

I sit down and fold my legs under me.

“Has he said anything to you?” she asks Austin.

“Babe, relax,” he pleads. “If something is meant to happen between them, it will.”

“Maybe they aren’t compatible,” Grant suggests.

The three of us look at him.

“You don’t think anyone is compatible with Chad,” Austin says, letting out a yawn.

“True,” Grant says with a nod.

I have so many thoughts swirling around in my head. I’m still not sure what’s happening between Grant and me. A few days ago, I couldn’t stand the man, and now I want to be wrapped in his arms on this couch.

Macy looks crestfallen at the idea that Chad and I may not get together. Ugh. I need to tell her the truth.

“I’m calling it a night,” Austin says, kissing Macy on the top of her head.

“Goodnight, everyone.”

“I’ll be up in a bit, babe,” Macy tells him.

Grant hasn’t moved from his place on the couch.

“I thought you girls were going for a drive,” Grant says.

“I’m actually getting tired too,” I say. “Can we move it to another night?”

Macy nods as she starts to fold blankets and straighten throw pillows. I jump up to help her.

“Are you staying here tonight?” Macy asks Grant. “You should, and then we can have breakfast together tomorrow.”

He twists his mouth to the side. “I’ll think about it.”

She stacks the blankets and carries them to the cabinet.

“The guest room is all ready for you, like always,” she says. “And Whitney we have another guest room if you want to crash here too—it’s late.”

“I’m fine,“ I say quickly.

“My sister loves a good slumber party,” Grant says, a wicked gleam in his eye.

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t tempted. However, I don’t think staying under the same roof as Grant is a good idea, especially with how much I enjoyed kissing him.

“It would be fun,” she says.

“Tons of fun,” Grant agrees.

Macy picks up a pillow and hits him with it before going to the kitchen.

“Are you sure you don’t want to stay?” Grant asks after she’s left the room.

“I’m sure.”

“Bummer,” he says. “It sounded like a good idea to me.”

“I bet it did.”

He sits up, rests his elbows on his knees, and clasps his hands.

“Don’t get any ideas,” he says. “I’m a perfect gentleman—most of the time.”

I smile. “I feel like we should tell Macy.”

He shrugs. “Okay, but not tonight.”

“Why?”

He looks toward the kitchen.

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