Jack (7 Brides for 7 Soldiers Book 5) by Julia London

Author:Julia London [London, Julia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance
Publisher: Julia London
Published: 2017-11-27T18:00:00+00:00

Twelve

“You might be a side chick, did you think of that?” Louisa asked as she and Whitney walked around the empty café that was available to rent.

This is what Whitney got for crowing about the new guy in her life. So, sue her already—the last real boyfriend she’d had was her first year of law school. After that ended, she hadn’t had time for a true relationship. She was more than ready for one. And although it had only been a week, about the length of a Bachelor franchise show, Whitney felt good about things with Jack. She had the feeling this could go somewhere.

Until her friend said that, of course. Whitney looked at Louisa in her three-inch heels and short skirt, and her black hair slicked into a high ponytail and cascading down her back. Whitney couldn’t begin to guess how much those hair extensions had set her back. “What do you mean?” Whitney demanded.

Louisa shrugged. “You know—someone on the side. Like, he’s got a girlfriend and you’re the side chick.”

Whitney lifted her palms in the universal gesture of what the hell? “I’m telling you about a great guy I’m seeing, and that’s your response?”

“Sorry,” Louisa said, although she didn’t sound sorry. “I’m just keeping it real. You invited him for drinks Tuesday, and he didn’t come—”

“Because of his work,” Whitney pointed out. It was true that Jack had bailed on her at the last minute. But then again, she’d asked him at the last minute, and he’d said Sure. She’d been sitting at the bar waiting for him when he’d texted and said, So sorry, can’t make it. Have to have this in by seven. She’d given him the benefit of the doubt—maybe he didn’t know that she was super punctual, and when she said she’d be waiting for him at six, she would be waiting for him at six.

“And he’s already fifteen minutes late today,” Louisa continued. “I don’t think he’s coming.”

“He’s coming,” Whitney said, although she was wondering where the hell he was. Frankly, she had never realized how important punctuality was to her until this week and she was discovering it was very important. “And I’m not a side chick. I’ve been with him all week—when would he see his real girlfriend if I was a side chick?”

“Maybe she’s on vacation,” Louisa said. “Or at a conference. Maybe it’s a long- distance relationship. I don’t know. But you have to admit, it’s weird that he hasn’t taken you out. Or shown up for drinks. Or shown up today.”

“It’s not weird,” Whitney said defensively.

“I mean, if I were you, I’d have to consider the possibility that he’s spending all that time with you because you come and feed him.”

“God, Louisa.” Whitney was not liking this side of her friend. “Give him a minute, will you? And remember, we’re still new at this—he hasn’t had time to take me out, that’s all.”

“Okay.” Louisa shrugged. “Let’s look at the kitchen.” She pointed to a door behind the counter.

Whitney tried to let Louisa’s warning slide off her back as she looked around.

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