Package Deal by Chegri Chris

Author:Chegri, Chris [Chegri, Chris]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: contemporary romance
ISBN: 978193762990
Publisher: Knight Romance Publishing
Published: 2012-01-17T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

“Hey, Jill. It’s Kelly.”

Kelly sat in the middle of her living room floor, still surrounded by the mess she’d brought cross country in her car. It was Wednesday night, with no surprise visit from Steve—not after last night—but she didn’t want to think about that right now. The movers weren’t coming—again, but the phone service was on. What else was a girl to do but call her best friend?

“So, you and Lacy made it.” Jill sounded excited to hear from her. “Have you stuck your toes in the Atlantic yet?”

“Would you believe I haven’t even taken a walk on the beach? It’s been a bit harried around here.”

“I’ll bet. I’ve only moved twice in my life, but after watching you wedge all your junk in your car—not to mention the moving van—it’s not something I’d want to do soon. Did your stuff arrive in one piece?”

“It isn’t here yet,” Kelly grumbled. “They promised it would arrive tomorrow, but I’m not counting on it.”

“You’ve got to be kidding.”

“I’m only giving you half the story.”

“So where are you staying?” Jill asked.

“In the house. Lacy and I slept on lawn chairs on the porch last night. That was a new experience.” Kelly laughed into the phone. “You’ve got to try it sometime.”

Kelly explained the predicament with the bug spray, shedding a bit more light on the problem.

“And I was here thinking you guys had landed in paradise. I pictured beaches and little umbrellas in piña coladas.” Jill laughed.

“I could’ve used a few drinks. I was beginning to think someone put a curse on me.”

“Don’t know any witches do you?”

“I was thinking maybe you. I thought I was being punked.”

“I’m insulted,” Jill said, and they both had a good laugh.

“So how’s the cold expert? The iceman? Have you seen him again?”

Kelly cringed. No way could she avoid a half-truth now. Her friend would give her a hard time. After sleeping on it, Kelly had figured she deserved a hard time after the way she’d treated Steve. But he scared her. Sometimes he seemed bigger than life, too good to be true, and when he lost patience with her and challenged her motives, she’d come out fighting, convinced his flaws were beginning to surface.

In the beginning, Ken had seemed pretty great, too. Handsome and attentive, but she had soon discovered a selfish, critical man beneath the smooth façade. Their relationship had been a major disappointment in her life, one she couldn’t take twice.

“He stopped by,” Kelly replied.

“What do you mean?”

“He came over to the house after we arrived. He’s been extremely helpful. Unfortunately, he hasn’t revealed the power to get my furniture here, or I’d consider marrying him,” she joked.

“Ah. So, for the right price he might be able to wheedle his way into your heart? Sounds like the man is attracted.”

“Maybe, but it doesn’t matter. He might be a nice guy on the surface—most men are—but how do you know what lies beneath?”

“You sound as if you’re talking about a monster movie.”

“One never knows.

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