Ready for Romance by Debbie MacOmber

Author:Debbie MacOmber [Macomber, Debbie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, General, Contemporary, Romances, Fiction
ISBN: 9780373032884
Publisher: Harlequin Books
Published: 1993-11-15T05:00:00+00:00

Six

“A ren’t you seeing Romilda?” Jessica asked with a sinking feeling. She had to say something, set the record straight, but Evan was studying her with an eager intensity, and coward that she was, Jessica couldn’t make herself do it. “You seemed to get along so well with her at the barbecue, and her political connections might help your father’s campaign efforts.”

“She’s already returned to Europe.”

“I see.”

“Don’t get me wrong, Romilda’s a sweetheart, but she isn’t the one for me,” Evan explained. “I want an old-fashioned girl, who values the same things I do. Mom, home, apple pie—that sort of thing. A woman who knows what’s really important in life. Someone like you, Jessica.”

Jessica didn’t doubt for an instant that Evan was echoing his father’s words. Maybe the sort of woman he described was right for him, but Jessica wasn’t the one. She was about to explain diplomatically that there was already someone in her life—without telling him who—when he spoke again.

“I’ve got a ton of work waiting for me this morning, but my parents asked that we meet later, and I thought the five of us could have lunch together.”

“Five?”

“Damian will be there, too. Would noon be convenient?”

“Ah…”

“Great.” He returned his attention to the papers on his desk. Jessica waited a moment, then got up and went back to the outer office. She felt the blood drain out of her face as she reached her desk and sat down.

“Is Mr. Dryden here?” Jessica hadn’t been aware of Mrs. Sterling’s arrival.

Jessica looked up and nodded.

“But it’s barely nine.”

“I know,” she murmured.

“What’s come over that man?” the secretary murmured, unable to disguise her amazement. “Never mind, let’s not question it. I’d rather count my blessings. I was about to lose heart with him. I was afraid Damian had given Evan too much slack the past few months.”

Jessica managed a weak smile. Mrs. Sterling moved about the office with the efficiency that was her trademark. She brewed a pot of coffee and the aroma of the rich Colombian helped revive Jessica. When the coffee was ready, Mrs. Sterling poured Evan a cup and carried it into his office. Jessica couldn’t hear what was being said, but apparently Evan was in top form, because his secretary returned grinning broadly.

Jessica sat at her desk, too numb to think clearly. She’d missed her golden opportunity, if indeed there’d been one, to tell Evan she was in love with Damian. Yet it didn’t seem fair to make such a confession to his brother when she hadn’t said a word to Damian. Nor was she convinced Damian felt the same way about her. All she had to go on was Cathy’s faith.

Her theatrical friend had a tendency to exaggerate, to expand the truth and fill it with an enthusiasm that simply might not exist. Damian was fond of her, Jessica didn’t doubt that, but as for his being in love with her, Jessica couldn’t say.

There was nothing to do but sit by patiently and wait to see how matters developed.

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