Until Daddy: Dark Lace Series by Stone Measha

Author:Stone, Measha
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Black Heart Publications
Published: 2019-08-12T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

“Who knew you could actually cook?” Carissa leaned against the counter next to Jade, who was chopping lettuce.

“I’ve cooked before.” Jade shot her a nonplussed look, scooped the lettuce into two hands, and dumped it into the bamboo salad bowl.

“Yes, I believe I’ve enjoyed such entrees as macaroni and cheese—the powder variety—and hamburger helper—in which you substituted ground turkey for the beef. Such a culinary success you’ve been.”

Jade laughed and placed a ripe tomato on the cutting board.

“Okay, so I don’t usually cook, but it’s not that hard. We’re just having spaghetti and salad.”

“That’s my Jade.” Carissa laughed and walked over to the wine rack. She’d give almost anything to have a glass of pinot with dinner, but she wasn’t sure Jamison would allow it. He hadn’t said she couldn’t have any wine ever; he had just said that one night she couldn’t. And they were heading into the playroom, so that made perfect sense. This was just dinner with friends.

“Grab a bottle. I’ll have a glass, too,” Jade said.

Did she need to ask? He hadn’t given her any actual rules about alcohol, and he had said going out with her friends for a glass of wine or two was fine with him.

Feeling safe, she grabbed a bottle of Pino and shuffled around for the wine opener.

“What are you looking for?” Garrick stepped up behind her, startling her.

She took a deep breath and waited for her heart to stop pounding. “Your wine opener, you big ninja.”

Garrick laughed and took the bottle from her hands. “Here. I’ll open it for you girls.”

Jamison walked in, sporting a curious expression, moving his gaze to the wine rack.

“Garrick’s opening a bottle of wine,” she stated.

He moved closer, brushing his lips across her forehead. “Only one glass tonight.” He tweaked her earlobe.

“Dinner’s about done.” Jade wiped her hands on a dish towel and nodded toward the salad bowl. “Just need to add some dressing.”

“Carissa, bring some wine glasses out to the table for us.” Jamison directed and picked up the ceramic bowl of spaghetti.

She nodded and gathered up four glasses then followed him to the dining room.

Garrick had a spacious condo near Michigan Avenue which lay like a blanket outside the walls of windows. The sun had already set, and the city lights made a beautiful backdrop for their dinner.

Although the condo was in one of the best locations in the city, Garrick never went over the top with spending or showing off his obvious wealth. The dining room with a view of the gorgeous skyline outside the windows was simply decorated and gave off a comfortable vibe. Most likely because over the years of their friendship, Garrick had listened to Jade’s decorating advice more often than not.

“You’ve been quiet this evening,” Jamison remarked as he poured the last glass of wine and placed it near a plate.

She had said little since they left her apartment. She’d been doing some investigating on his behalf and was brimming with excitement to tell him about it. But she couldn’t yet.

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