An Unexpected Attraction (Love Unexpected Book 3) by Diamond Delaney

Author:Diamond, Delaney [Diamond, Delaney]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, african-american romance, interracial romance, contemporary romance, Fiction
Publisher: Delaney Diamond
Published: 2015-01-06T17:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

She could get through the night. At least that’s what Brenda told herself.

Freshly showered and clad in a terry cloth robe, she rummaged through the drawers of her dresser to find the right outfit. She hadn’t seen Jay since after the wine bar. Nick was back in town and insisted they all get together before he flew home to Chicago. Fortunately, Sophie was also in town, and she would join them at the restaurant and promised not to bail at the last minute.

Brenda decided on an off-white long-sleeved blouse with an elastic waistband, cuffs, and neckline. The gauzy material made for a relaxed fit over snug-fitting jeans. She added a couple of bracelets and small earrings, and completed the look with a bejeweled forehead band.

Nick chose the Red Lion Restaurant and Bar, a newly open upscale establishment that boasted a lounge with low tables and white leather sofas. Located on the second floor of a building on Peachtree Street, they offered a menu of contemporary American cuisine and California wines. She and Sophie ran into each other in the parking lot and searched for Jay and Nick inside.

“There they are,” Sophie said, pointing.

Jay and Nick sat at the bar, but Brenda’s eyes gravitated to Jay. He sat hunched over the bar, cradling a beverage and nodding at a comment Nick made.

“Damn, they look good, don’t they?” Sophie said. “Especially Jay. We’re lucky women tonight.”

Brenda tossed her friend an annoyed glance. “You’re in a relationship,” she reminded Sophie.

Sophie arched a brow. “Doesn’t mean I’m dead. I can look.”

“You’re only saying that because you’re mad at Keith. Again.”

Sophie shrugged, and they walked up to the men.

“Hello, fellas!” Sophie said with exuberance. She flung her arms around Jay first and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

Brenda glared at her friend. Her behavior was part of the bizarre relationship she had with Keith, which included outrageous flirting whenever they had an argument or took one of their “breaks.” Right now, she was looking at Jay like he was the last piece of shrimp at a shrimp fest.

Nick grinned. “The ladies are finally here.” He pulled Brenda into a hug and squeezed.

“Glad you made it back safely,” she murmured.

When she withdrew from him, Jay’s gaze flicked over her. “How are you, Brenda?”

No hug for her.

“Great, and you?” The other two were too busy hugging and joking to notice the tension between them.

“I’ve been better,” he said.

His face did look a little drawn, as if he hadn’t been sleeping well.

“Let’s go, let’s go.” Nick herded them toward the hostess stand with outstretched arms. “I’m ready to eat and find out what’s been going on with all of you.”

Jay pulled up the rear and bristled when he saw Nick place a hand to the lower part of Brenda’s spine. He rolled his neck to relieve the tension.

“You look great,” Nick said to her.

She did look great. Better than great, in fact. Her eyes had held uncertainty when she and Sophie walked up. She was unsure how to act, and he understood because he sure as hell was, too.

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