Unforgettable (Arabesque) by Byrd Adrianne

Author:Byrd, Adrianne [Byrd, Adrianne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises
Published: 2011-03-01T00:00:00+00:00

Avoiding regret

Chapter 15

One week later

After another grueling meeting with their new record distribution company, Solomon followed Marcel to his office where he quickly made himself comfortable behind the bar.

“Thank goodness that’s finally over,” Solomon said, reaching for his favorite bottle of vodka. “That Mr. Leonard sure knows how to drive a hard bargain.”

“Tell me about it.” Marcel slipped out of his jacket and loosened his tie. “He’s one savvy businessman. I have to give him that much.”

“But he doesn’t have anything on you.” Solomon lifted his glass in salute. “You’re the man.”

Marcel allowed the flattery to inflate his ego as he flashed his best friend a crooked smile. “I do what I can.”

Solomon quickly fixed Marcel’s standard rum and Coke and brought it to his desk. “Have you decided on a costume yet?”

“Ah, the party.” Marcel accepted the drink as he rolled his eyes. “I’d forgotten about it.”

“Again?” Solomon took the seat in front of the desk. “You’re going to try and back out of this thing, aren’t you?”

“No. I’m not going to back out.” He sighed because that was exactly what he wanted to do. “I said that I would go, so I’m going.”

“Great.” Solomon beamed. “How is your search for Mrs. Right going? Still looking to settle down with just one woman?”

Marcel nodded. “The desire is still there, though I haven’t devoted too much time to pursuing it.”

“Did you call that doctor I told you about?”

“I don’t need a psychiatrist.”

“That’s what all crazy people say.”

“Know many of them, do you?” Marcel laughed.

“Are you kidding? In this business they surround us. If it makes you feel any better, there are some days when I question my own sanity.”

“That’s no surprise. I’ve been questioning your sanity since junior high.”

“Ha, ha.” He took another sip of his drink. “Who knows, maybe you’ll meet someone at the party. I told you how many women are going to be there.”

“Yeah, yeah. We’ll be kids in a candy shop. I remember.” He shrugged, unable to generate much enthusiasm.

“You know what? I think I’m going to help you.”

“What?”

Solomon set his drink down and then jumped to his feet. “If you’re serious about looking for Mrs. Taylor, then I’m going to help. And I think Uncle Willy’s party is the place to hunt…I mean, look.”

“I still don’t think I follow you.”

“What’s not to get?” He placed his hands on Marcel’s desk and leaned forward. “All the women at the ball are going to be single. Everyone will be in costumes and masks. Not only will you not know who they are, but they won’t know who you are, either. So it’s a perfect opportunity for you to meet a woman who doesn’t know that you’re the president of a record label or that you’re rich as hell. It’s just a man meeting a woman.”

Solomon had finally piqued Marcel’s interest. “Go on.”

“We work the room together and whatever woman we settle on is the woman you will pursue.”

The room fell silent for a long while.

“So what do you think?”

Marcel shrugged, but couldn’t stop the smile from curling his lips.

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