Wanton at the Library by Liz Fox

Author:Liz Fox [Fox, Liz]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-05-20T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 5

Sara

Checking the mirror one last time before my date with Lincoln, I’m happy to say I look good. The rich, teal velvet pulls in at my waist with a bow and brings out the green in my hazel eyes. After our last date, we both realized the spark wasn’t there. But apparently, we both had a good time, because he wants to be friends. We’ve been texting each other for a few days. When he invited me to a casual barbeque with his sister and her family, I couldn’t refuse.

My cats, Chaz and Jasper, lie next to each other on the sofa, staring at me. Chaz is a tuxedo cat with an attitude and Jasper is my sweet grey tabby who cuddles with me every night.

“What are you staring at?”

Jasper blinks at me. They don’t often see me dressing up.

“We’re just friends.”

Chaz rolls onto his back and stares at me upside down, and Jasper licks his paw.

“You’re right. I did dress up a little.” Reaching down, I scratch under both their necks. “But even though there’s nothing romantic between us, it’s still nice to feel cute like this.”

When they both start purring, I take that as a sign of approval.

“Okay, you two. It’s time for me to leave. I’ll see you when I get home.”

I lock the door behind me and hop into my car. I’m halfway to Lincoln’s house when my phone rings. After I answer the call with bluetooth, Zach’s voice fills the car.

“Sara, I need your help.”

I roll my eyes at his dramatics. In twelve years of friendship, Zach has rarely, if ever, needed my help. “I’m busy right now. Can it wait?”

“My place is flooded. If I don’t get the water out right now, it’ll ruin the carpet, the walls, and who knows what else.”

“How in the world did your house flood?”

“I don’t know! I think one of the sprinkler lines blew or something.” Zach starts to sound frantic. “It can’t wait. Are you going to help me or not? I thought we were best friends.”

Ugh. The best friend card. We don’t use it often. Only for serious emergencies. Like the time I ripped my shorts hopping over the school fence. Or the time he forgot to get his mom something for Mother’s Day.

Sighing, I turn on the next street, changing directions and heading to Zach’s place. My gym bag is in the back. I’ll have to change when I get there, because no way am I cleaning up flood water in this dress.

“Okay, okay,” I capitulate. “I’m on my way. See you in ten.”

Sighing, I pull over for a minute so I can call Lincoln about the change in plans.

“Hey Sara.”

“Hi Lincoln.” I close my eyes, hating to cancel on him at the last minute like this. He’s such a nice guy. “I’m so sorry. I’m not going to make it tonight.”

“Really? But you’re supposed to be here in fifteen minutes.”

“I know. I feel terrible. But a friend of mine had an emergency come up and I have to help him out.

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