Temporary (Indelibly Marked #2) by Kim Carmichael

Author:Kim Carmichael
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Breathless Books, an imprint of Assent Publishing
Published: 2014-08-04T23:00:00+00:00

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“Wow.” Emily stopped and took in the California Market Center, the Mecca for all things fashion in Los Angeles. The raised runway spanned the length of the huge white exhibition hall with rows of chair set up on either side while a multitude of people scurried around with last minute adjustments before the audience arrived.

“I always wonder how the models walk this without tripping.” She pointed at the runway.

“They’re not real.” With her makeup case in tow, Dillon bumped into her. “They are more like robots and that’s why they don’t fall flat on their faces. I’m glad you’re not like that. Thank heavens for small favors.”

She glanced back at her oldest brother, deciding not to tell him his ex reminded her of one of the models. Out of nowhere, she had her Dillon back. Maybe if he would tell her what happened to the money, or more importantly why, she would cut the wood to mend some fences.

“What?” He wrinkled his nose.

“You came with me.” Nerves got the best of her after her whole emotional scene at Shane’s. With no one else informed of her whereabouts, she’d called Dillon. He never hesitated, only asked what time to pick her up.

“Consider it double points for getting back into your good graces.” He shook his head. “What do we have to do now?”

“I have to start the makeup in the back, but will you do me a favor?” She took out her phone.

He looked around. “Coming to a fashion show and watching you do makeup isn’t favor enough?” For the first time in a long time, he graced her with one of his smiles. Where Shane was fun loving and charming, and Carson a quiet dreamer, Dillon was always a bit sad, left of center and out of place but he never compromised.

“Will you take pictures of me doing the makeup?” She handed him her phone.

He shrugged and motioned for them to get moving. “At least I’ll have a purpose.”

“Will you also check in case James, Ivan, or Shane calls?” She walked alongside him.

“Okay, fine, you’re pushing the brother penance. What do I do if one of them calls?” He slid her phone into his suit breast pocket.

They neared the preparation area. Mark walked by the entrance and waved to her.

A tremble vibrated her entire body and the floor seemed to ripple beneath her feet. She stepped back and grabbed Dillon’s arm.

“Emily, are you okay?”

She closed her eyes and inhaled. Her own dream laid ahead, just a few steps away. No matter what, she needed to get in there and do her job. “If Shane calls, get me no matter what. If James calls answer, we’re waiting for a date on the mediation. If Ivan calls…”

“Which one are you dating?”

“Come on my pink princess,” Mark called from the entryway. “I have models in need of faces.”

“We need to go.” She tugged her big brother.

“Tell me first.”

“You tell me why you took off with the money, and I’ll tell you who I’m dating.

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