Wolves in Chic Clothing by Carrie Karasyov

Author:Carrie Karasyov
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction
ISBN: 9780767920254
Publisher: Crown/Archetype
Published: 2008-10-16T04:00:00+00:00

“So what did they name the kid?”

“Thaddeus.”

“So ethnic.”

“Yeah, but they have some foreign ancestor who was like Greek and was a prince or something, so they want to make the connection. Even though it was like four hundred years ago.”

“That’s just odd.”

Hope, Lell, Polly, and Julia had gone to East Hampton for the afternoon to check out Ralph Lauren and pick out some cute ribbed cashmeres to go with the rest of their country outfits. Well, really the rest of Lell and Polly’s outfits. Neither Hope nor Julia could drop seven hundred for a casual sweater.

“Did you know that Jaden, Caden, and Aidan are the most popular boys’ names in the U.S.?” asked Julia.

“No way. I don’t know anyone who named their kids any of those names,” said Polly.

“It’s true.”

“And isn’t Brianna one of the most popular?” asked Hope.

“Yup,” said Julia. She’d just read the list in People magazine.

“No way! I never even heard of that name,” said Polly. “It’s made up.”

“No, it’s true,” nodded Lell. “It’s reaaaaally popular. If there’s a hurricane in some random state, with, like, trailers flying around and stuff, chances are a Brianna was hit.”

“Hello, ladies,” said a smooth male voice behind them.

All of the girls turned. It was John Cavanaugh.

“Hello, John,” said Polly, giving him an air kiss. “What are you up to?”

“Just walking around, seeing what stores have survived the winter. Every time I come here, a new store has come and an old store has gone.”

“It’s so sad. The malling of America,” said Lell solemnly.

“If Granddaddy was alive he’d have a coronary,” added Polly, with a hand to her heart. “These used to be such sweet little towns and now they’re total tourist traps sans personalities. It’s disgusting.”

“Remember the days when you could drive into town in the summer and find a parking space?” recalled Lell with sadness.

Lell and Polly stopped and stared at the sky with glassy eyes, remembering the good old days when they had their summer towns to themselves and the locals. They paused as if taking a moment of silence, while Hope smiled at John, who grinned back. Julia observed their exchange with curiosity.

“So are you just out for the weekend?” asked John.

“Yes, we’re all staying at Polly’s in Southampton,” said Hope.

“You should come by, John,” said Polly.

“I’d love to, but I have to run back to the city tonight.”

Hope didn’t know why, but she felt disappointed.

“You work too hard,” admonished Polly.

“What can you do?”

“Where’s Natasha?” asked Lell.

“Oh, well, we broke up,” said John, looking at Hope.

“You’re terrible, John. You are such a womanizer!” said Polly.

“That’s not true.”

“You have a different babe on your arm at every event.”

“I’m just looking for the right one.”

“Well, this is Julia Pearce. She’s single,” said Polly, pushing Julia to the forefront.

“Polly,” said Julia, embarrassed.

“Nice to meet you,” said John.

“Isn’t she gorgeous? She’s like a sister to us.”

“She is gorgeous,” said John, nodding.

“Okay, now I feel literally like a piece of meat,” said Julia, feigning jokiness to cover her embarrassment. “Um, shouldn’t we be heading back?”

“Yes, it’s time to get ready for dinner.

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