More Than a Mistress by Diamond Delaney

Author:Diamond, Delaney
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Garden Avenue Press
Published: 2017-03-23T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

Brunch with Jackie was one of Sonia’s favorite things to do. There was nothing like sitting outside and feeling the balmy breezes off the Atlantic Ocean, listening to the rumble of the vehicles go by, as they sipped mimosas and indulged in fattening and delicious breakfast fare.

This time, however, Jackie wanted to get in some shopping after they finished the meal, so they ate at Lincoln Road Mall, which ran the length of a pedestrian street, filled with shops and plenty of places to eat. They ordered mimosas and breakfast tacos, and caught up with each other’s news.

“How was your trip to Georgia?” Jackie asked.

“Good. Uncle Rowell is doing well.”

“How was that awful woman you call a cousin?”

“Still awful,” Sonia replied. “You’re not coming back to Azul, are you?” Jackie had taken a leave of absence.

“I’m afraid not. It was fun for a while, but I’m over it.” A dreamy smile crossed her lips.

“What is that smile about?”

Jackie bit her lip and looked around as if she were about to divulge a secret she couldn’t afford to let anyone else hear. Leaning across the table, she whispered, “I have something to tell you.”

“What?”

“I met someone.” She bit her lip again.

“When? How? Tell me everything!”

Jackie giggled, covering her mouth with her hand. “His name is Evan. We met in the line at the grocery store, of all places. Can you imagine? He made a clever remark about all the snacks I had in my basket, and we started talking from there. He’s a personal chef to a few celebrities and wealthy sorts, and he’s absolutely brilliant. We’ve been on two dates already. He’s blond and not my usual type, but I don’t care. He makes me laugh like no one else.”

“Oh, that’s wonderful.” Sonia reached across the table and squeezed her friend’s hands.

“He’s wonderful, but he not exactly the kind of man my parents would like to see me marry.” She wrinkled her nose. Jackie’s parents wanted her to marry someone who matched her social status. “They’re going to be appalled, of course, but I’m so happy I don’t care if they disown me.”

“They won’t disown you.”

“I hope not. I’ve never felt this way before. He makes me so…happy.”

“When do I get to meet him?”

“How about in a couple of days? I can set something up.”

“Sounds perfect. I need to make sure he’s good enough for you.”

“You’ll love him, I promise.” Jackie rested her chin in her hand. “What about you, love? Have you recovered from Hurricane Pedro?”

Sonia smiled. “His cheating hurt, of course, but our relationship was already nearing the end.” She shrugged.

Jackie nodded in agreement.

“I have something to tell you. A development in my personal life.” Sonia took a deep breath. “It’s about Esteban Galiano.”

Jackie’s eyes widened. “You worked for him for a spell, but that didn’t work out, yeah? What about him?”

Sonia licked her lips nervously because she didn’t quite know how to tell her friend she was going to accept Esteban’s proposal. It wasn’t exactly the

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