Boss’s Baby: A Fake Fiance Romance by Wright Aubrey

Author:Wright, Aubrey
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-11-21T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

CASSIDY

Tension took hold of my gut the moment the black luxury car pulled up in front of the house. I twisted the ring on my finger—a nervous habit I’d already managed to develop since Josh first put it on.

Dad stepped next to me and looked out. “Why the hell can’t they send a taxi like normal people?” He snorted. “Always looking for chances to show off their cash, I guess.”

“Dad,” said Katie. “That’s a taxi to them. And besides, you have to admit it’s a pretty good way to get around.”

Out of the corner of my eye I spotted Mom, her gaze locked onto my ring for a moment before turning her attention to me. “This is so sad. I was hoping we’d all be together for the holidays.”

It was sad—no doubt about that. But it had to be done. Josh had made a pretty darn good case about the matter.

I turned away from the window and back toward my family. “We’ll still be together. Josh wants you all to come over as much as you can. And Walter said you’re all invited to the big holiday party.”

“‘Big holiday party,’” said Dad, his tone derisive. “Sure that’ll be a blast.”

Dad’s thoughts on hanging out with the upper crust of Pine Shades had been made abundantly clear. And I didn’t blame him one bit. He had his circle, and Josh’s family had theirs. Mixing them together was going to cause some chafing.

“It’ll be fun, Dad,” I said. “Meet some new people, maybe find some new clients for the shop.”

“Got enough clients.”

My phone buzzed in my pocket, and I took it out—a text from Josh asking if the car had arrived. I shot back an affirmative reply, realizing that it was time to go.

“OK, I should get moving,” I said. “Don’t want to keep the new in-laws waiting.”

Mom approached and threw her arms around me. “This is all so strange, but I don’t think I’ve had a chance to tell you how happy I am for you, sweetie. Josh is a great guy, and I know you’re going to be happy with him.”

“Thanks, Mom. And, um, sorry about the ring.”

She let me go and shook her head. “No, I understand. It’s not the fanciest ring in the world, and when you’re running around with people like Josh, I guess there’s a level of glamour they’re going to expect.”

She was being understanding, but I was sure that deep down it wasn’t easy for her. I gave the rest of my hugs and said the rest of my goodbyes, and soon Dad was out front with me, my bags in his hand. The driver approached, ready to take them.

“I can carry my daughter’s bags,” he said in a gruff tone.

The driver stepped aside without a word and opened the trunk. Dad heaved the bags into the back and closed the lid. Once that was done, he stepped back and gave me a once-over.

“My big girl’s getting married.” He shook his head in disbelief. “So strange to think about.

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