Pinups and Puppies by R.L. Merrill

Author:R.L. Merrill
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: lesbian romance, military romance, dog rescue, women in the military, contemporary romance
Publisher: R.L. Merrill
Published: 2019-12-20T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIX

I replayed my epic fail with Dinah during downtime the next couple of days. I helped Zack and Matt at the gallery as they readied for a showing of Matt’s latest photography and another local artist’s sculptures. The physical work was good to keep my mind off of Dinah.

I would have been pissed off except for two reasons.

One, it was true. I’d told Dinah when we’d first met that I wasn’t sure what I was doing or whether I was even going to stay in the area. It was obvious we had chemistry, and I really wanted to pursue her, but then what?

And two, it wasn’t fair for me to drag someone else into my world of indecision. I needed to get my shit together before I even considered dating anyone, much less a goddess like Dinah. That thought was motivation enough.

“Earth to Marianne!”

Zack’s voice startled me, and I dropped the box of nails I was holding for him. I crouched down with a grunt and I started scooping up the nails. Zack climbed down from the ladder to help me.

“Where did you go?”

I laughed and plopped down on my butt. “I don’t know. My date-ish non-date the other night did not end well. It seems as though my inability to decide what the hell I’m doing with my life means I can’t even—”

“Get laid?” Matt said as he walked over. “Close the deal? What else are you gals calling it these days?”

I socked him in the arm as he sat down next to me.

“Well, you totally nailed this scenario.”

“Enough, asshole brother!” But I couldn’t help laughing at his cheesiness.

“Seriously, though, Marianne. If you could do anything at this point in your life, what would you do?”

I rolled my eyes and leaned back on my hands. “I can tell you what I won’t do. I won’t work for assholes or people I can’t trust.”

“I guess I’m out then,” Matt said.

“You already have a manager, remember?”

He raised an eyebrow at his husband and sighed. “Yeah. My husband the slave driver.”

Zack flicked his tongue at him. “You love every minute of it.”

“Can I add ‘not watch you two make obscene gestures at each other’ to my list?”

“Sorry. We got off topic. So no assholes or untrustworthy douchebags.”

“Right. And I really don’t want to fly people anymore. That leaves the FedEx job, which could be cool, I guess, but I might have to move if they need me elsewhere. I don’t know. As much as I tell myself I like not having a schedule, I know that not having a schedule is making me crazy.” I exhaled harshly and rolled my head around on my shoulders. Matt scooted behind me and massaged my shoulders.

“You have all day to stop that,” I said on a moan.

“So we’re clear on what you don’t want to do. What do you like about your new normal?”

“Siouxsie. Being with you guys and Nell. Seeing Mom and Dad. Having time for my art.” I dropped my head forward and sighed.

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