All That Lies Within by Ames Lynn

Author:Ames, Lynn [Ames, Lynn]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9781936429073
Publisher: Phoenix Rising Press
Published: 2013-06-16T04:00:00+00:00

Dara glared at Carolyn’s reflection in the mirror as she put on her makeup. “It’s my night to rest and recoup. You know I hate to go anywhere on the weekends when I’m shooting. I’m wiped out.”

“I know. I wouldn’t insist if this weren’t vitally important. And you can rest tomorrow. I promise I’ll leave you in absolute peace and quiet. Not even a phone call or a text.”

“Who are we meeting, again?”

“It’s a potential colleague. Someone who could be a great ally.”

“To you or to me?”

“Both of us.”

Dara turned to face her best friend. “Why are you being so cagey about this? I can tell when you’ve got something else going on, and you, girlfriend, definitely have another agenda.” Dara looked back in the mirror to apply her lipstick. Suddenly, a horrifying thought occurred to her. “You’re not setting me up on a date, are you?”

Carolyn’s eyes opened wide. “A date? No. I told you, this is about business.”

“Well, there’s something fishy going on here. You won’t even tell me where we’re going and you’re acting weird.”

“You mean weirder than usual?” Carolyn checked her watch.

By Dara’s count, that was the fifth time she’d done so in the last ten minutes. Something was definitely going on.

“Okay. I’m ready. Let’s go.”

Carolyn practically ran out the door in front of Dara.

The whole set up gave Dara a sinking feeling. That sinking feeling turned to ice cold dread when Dara realized that they were in Carolyn’s neighborhood. “You’re taking me to dinner at your condo? And you had me dress up?”

“Business casual doesn’t count as dressed up.” Carolyn parked the car. “Now, when we get in there, I want you to be open-minded. Don’t freak out on me.”

Dara grabbed Carolyn by the arm before they reached the front door. “I’m going to ask you one more time before I turn around and take your car back to my house. Who are we meeting?”

“Rebecca,” Carolyn mumbled.

Dara’s pulse quickened and her eyes opened wide. “What? I could’ve sworn I heard you say, ‘Rebecca.’”

“That’s because I did.”

Dara brought them to a complete stop inches away from the front door. “I’m not going in there.”

“Dara, please.”

“How could you?” Dara’s voice vibrated with anger and indignation. “You have no right—”

“This really is about business. I swear. Rebecca is in town on business and it affects you. I felt it was in your best interest—my client Dara Thomas’s best interest—to take this meeting.”

Dara tried to swallow, but suddenly she was having difficulty. “How did she know who you were?”

“It’s not like that’s rocket science. She Googled your rep, found my info and called me.”

“Rebecca called you and asked for this meeting?” She crossed her arms over her chest.

“No. She called me and asked for my advice. When I heard what proposal she was being offered, I asked her if she would meet with you. She doesn’t want to be here anymore than you want her to be. She’s in a tough spot, Dar. Together we can work this out. Please don’t let your fear get in the way.

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