This Is Now: A Contemporary Christian Romance (Always Faithful Book 2) by Leah Atwood

Author:Leah Atwood [Atwood, Leah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Falling Leaf Press
Published: 2017-06-21T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

The New Year’s Eve party at Luke and Kate’s house had been a last-minute decision when they found out for sure that Bryce and Sophie would be in town. Janie had nothing to wear and had stopped at one of Kate’s favorite boutiques after their spa time.

Sticking closely to Kate’s impeccable style suggestions, Janie had left the store with an off-the-shoulder boho top and trendy jacket that she could wear with a pair of jeans she’d brought with her. A new pair of cognac-colored leather slouch boots completed the outfit.

Back at Evan’s parents, her reflection in the mirror pleased her. She’d lived in jeans and t-shirt far too long. Okay, okay, I’ve lived in sweats and flannel pajamas far too long. Not that she planned to give up her basic denim and cotton attire—there was much to be said for comfort—but she enjoyed the touch of style that stared back at her. It was time to put effort in her appearance again.

She went downstairs and saw Evan talking to his parents. He’d shed his beloved hoodie for a button-down shirt and his sneakers for a pair of chukka boots. His hair sported a tighter trim than it had hours earlier.

“You look lovely.” Maria left her son’s side to greet her. “I always wished I could pull off ivory shirts, but alas they wash me out. You have the perfect complexion for it.”

“Thank you.” She noticed Maria wearing an apron. “Aren’t you coming?”

“Oh, no. I prefer to watch the ball drop in the comfort of my own home where I can go to bed directly after.” Maria turned to Evan. “Give my love to Sophie, and ask her to stop by tomorrow if she’s able and show off those sweet children.”

“I will.” He looked at Janie. “Mom’s right. You look great.” He held out an arm. “Ready to go?”

“Yes.” She slid an arm through his and allowed him to escort her to the car. “How many people will be there?”

“Not many.” He opened her door for her and finished answering before closing it. “Calling it a party is an overstatement. As far as I know, me, you, Kate, Luke, Sophie, Bryce. I think their kids are staying with Bryce’s grandmother in Oden Bridge for the night.”

“What’s Bryce like?” Her stomach twisted in knots. She didn’t follow pop culture or celebrities very closely, but spending the evening with one caused bursts of nervousness.

“I’ve only met him twice, but he’s a down-to-earth, all around nice guy. Kate knows him much better than I do and has nothing but good things to say about him.”

“At least I’ll get to thank him in person for the prayers and funeral.” The mention of Mike’s funeral didn’t strike her as hard as it normally would, didn’t make her want to crumble to pieces. “Kate said she’d hand-deliver a note, but in person is even better. I had sent a note to his management company, but you never know if the stars actually see them.”

Evan shrugged. “Probably not.

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