Twisted Truths: The Regretful Lies Duet Book 2 by Azzi Gina

Author:Azzi, Gina
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Three Cities Publishing LLC
Published: 2020-04-01T16:00:00+00:00

15

Zoe

“There she is.” Charlie grins at me, holding a handmade poster and balloons in the Arrivals hall of the airport.

“Welcome back, Fit Bitch from That Fit Bitch Life?” I snort, waving away her sign as I collapse into her for a hug.

“Free advertising,” she explains as she wraps her arm around me.

Charlie’s hugs have been keeping me glued together since I was thirteen years old, with a broken heart and an uncertain future. Now is no different.

“You okay?” she prods after several long beats of silence.

“Of course,” I answer, because I am. After losing my mom, there isn’t much in the world that could make me not okay. Not even a broken heart.

“Sweatpants, chips and guac, and tequila?” She takes the handle of my suitcase and passes me the poster board.

“This is why we’re friends,” I agree, falling in step beside her as we navigate the busy airport toward the parking garage.

“What? You mean it’s not the sexy lingerie purchases?” she gasps and I snort. “Ah, there’s that Zoe smile.”

“You’re ridiculous.”

“But you love me.”

“Duh. How’s Dad?” I ask, hating the worry that snakes around my heart every time I check in with Charlie regarding Dad’s eyesight. I knew he wouldn’t be here to pick me up, he’s too short-staffed at Shooters. Still, I can’t help but worry that there’s more than the employee schedule at play.

Charlie’s silence heightens my fears.

“Charlie?” I stop walking, turning to look at her.

“He’s okay.”

“But?”

“His last test results were…less than the doctor hoped.”

“How bad?” My voice cracks and Charlie’s eyes drops in sympathy. “How bad, Charlie?”

“He wants to talk to you himself.”

“Shit.”

“Shooters?” Charlie starts walking again, pulling my suitcase behind her at a brisk clip.

“First, tequila.”

“I got you, babe.” She says the words casually, yet the “babe” hits me like a pang.

I knew, from the very first moment I met him, that Eli Holt was fleeting and fun. He was the casual, no-strings-attached kind of man I used to crave.

Then, he told me he loved him.

I should have known better than to confide in him about my test results. But once he knew, I never expected him to throw me away like this. Like I was nothing. Already damaged goods.

Sure, he can toss around money and the names of important clinics and fancy doctors to assuage his guilt. But at the end of the day, it’s easier for him to make his Hollywood blockbuster without the complication hanging around set.

Who wants to be dragged down by the girl with the bleak future and sad eyes?

Clearly, no one.

Which is why I’m back in Chicago, $200,000 richer and I’ve never felt more worthless.

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