Waiting for Love by Lacey Black

Author:Lacey Black [Black, Lacey & Black, Lacey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lacey Black Books
Published: 2021-11-04T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

Penelope

“So what is going on with you and Trevor’s brother?” Teagan asks the second she slides onto her seat in the restaurant. Faith is already here, so her eyes instantly pull from her phone screen to turn my way.

“What? Nothing’s going on,” I insist a little too defensively, reaching for my glass of ice water.

“My mom said she saw you and him down here for breakfast. Sitting together.” Her face is void of emotion, but her eyes are super focused and observant. She’s in lawyer mode, and her scrutiny makes me slide down just a bit in my seat.

“It was just breakfast. We’re neighbors,” I argue, though my words fall on deaf ears.

“They were awfully chummy last night walking home,” Faith adds, grinning over her cup as she takes a sip.

My eyes narrow at my friend, which only makes her laugh. “Anyway, what’s on the agenda today?” I ask, trying to divert the attention away from me.

“Well, after lunch, we have manis and pedis at the salon down the block. Our appointment is in an hour. Then we’re going to the bookstore next door and to a small boutique across the street,” she says, reciting everything from the agenda we’ve all been given.

“Can’t wait,” I reply, glancing over the menu placed in front of me.

“Look who I found at the elevator,” Shannon announces, Molly, Elle, and Silvia hot on her heels.

I jump up, so happy to see our other two friends have arrived. We share hugs and quick greetings before taking our seats to begin our group lunch.

“So what’s going on with everyone?” Silvia asks, taking a sip of the champagne poured into our glasses.

“Yes, Shannon, did you bring the triplets? I can’t wait to see them. It’s been too long,” Elle adds, turning toward my best friend.

“They’re here. Mom and Aaron took them down the street to the park for a bit, then they’ll come back and swim. We’re bringing them to the rehearsal for a little bit, but they’ll stay with Mom for the dinner.”

“Great! I can’t wait to snuggle them later.”

“I’m surprised you didn’t use this weekend away for just you and Aaron,” Carma says.

Shannon chuckles. “It’s harder on Mom with all three of them for long periods of time. She can handle one night with them, but three is pushing it. So, after talking with Teagan, we decided to use this weekend as a mini family vacation. This way, Aaron is around more to help keep them from burning the hotel down.”

“Yes, I’d appreciate it if they didn’t play with matches until after Sunday,” Teagan chimes in with a big, playful grin.

“How about you, Penelope? Are you seeing anyone?” Elle asks.

I knew this was coming, I just hoped we could focus on everyone else for a while and I’d had an opportunity to drink more champagne. “Umm, no, not right now.”

As if on cue, I get the collective “Uhhs,” “darn its,” and “I’m sorrys.”

“You know you’re going to meet your special someone soon, right?” Silvia says, a bit of pity in her tone that only grates on my nerves.

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