Christina Ross [Unleash Me, A Unleash Me, Vol 2 (epub)

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.If you do that, you should be fine.But if you show up looking like a wreck, I’ll have your ass.Why? Because Bernie and I have taught you how to do it right.So, I’m warning you.Don’t screw it up.”CHAPTER TENLater that evening, when Tank and I arrived at JoJo, Cutter stepped out of the limousine and checked the street.Only when he felt it was safe, did he motion for us to exit the car and step onto the sidewalk.Tank was dressed in a black suit and a gold tie with a black overcoat.He looked beyond handsome.I was wearing the sleek, champagne-colored Prada dress Blackwell had sent to me—which fit perfectly—and the cashmere coat she’d given to me a few weeks before because at that point, I was too poor to own a proper coat of my own.I’d also borrowed a pair of Jennifer’s Jimmy Choos, and was wearing the jewelry Tank had given me at Christmas.“Are you ready for this?” he asked as we moved away from the limo.“Absolutely.I can’t want to see Jennifer and Alex.It feels like it’s been forever.I wanted to have lunch with Jennifer this week, but there was no time.I’m dying to see her.We were texting up a storm this afternoon about what we were going to wear tonight, and I might have asked if I could wear a pair of her shoes, which I think she’s immune to at this pint.I’m always stealing her shoes.”“I wonder how Blackwell and Iris will get along.”We walked toward the restaurant’s entrance.“What do you mean?”“Just a feeling I have.”“What kind of feeling?”“They’re different, but at their core, they’re two strong-willed women.” He shrugged.“I don’t know—I’ve never seen them in a social situation outside of Wenn before, but I have a feeling that this evening will be memorable because of them.Neither ever wants to give up the last word.”“I’m sure they’ll be on their best behavior.Tonight’s a celebration.”He kissed me on the cheek.“Indeed, it is.Let’s hope certain people behave, because you deserve this.”He opened the door, and we went inside where the woman at the front desk gave me a look of recognition.“Lisa Ward,” she said.That took me aback.How did she know who I was? The article had just come out yesterday.“Yes,” I said.“We’re having dinner—”“Of course,” she said, offering to take our coats.“We’re so pleased to have you here.It’s an honor, really.I’m eager to read your book when it comes out.”She actually knows who I am? What the hell?“Your guests are waiting for you inside.Please, follow me and I’ll show you to your table.We saved the best table and the best seats for you.The first round of drinks is on the house.It’s our pleasure.If anyone interrupts you, please let us know.We’ll make certain that you’re left alone.”“And so it begins,” Tank said, his hand against my back.As for me, I didn’t know exactly what had just begun—but it was something.And as nice as the woman was, it felt surreal as hell.* * *Our table was in the back of the house.As we went through the curtains that separated the two dining rooms, I saw my friends turn to us, and I gave them a little wave along with a big smile.Jennifer got to her feet at once and came over to give me a hug.“It’s been too long,” she said.“My zombie peeps have been keeping me busy.I’m now including Blackwell among them.”“I’m so proud of you.You’re everywhere.The AP story was fantastic.This has been your dream since we were kids, and here it is, smack in front of you.”“Actually, ‘smack’ is the right word.”“You’ll adjust.”“I’m beginning to wonder.”“You have no idea how much I’ve missed you,” she said.“It’s only been two weeks, but it feels as if it’s been months.”“I was going through withdrawals.”“Twin Separation Anxiety Disorder.”“You’ve had it, too?”She pulled away from me with a wink.“I did, but now I’m cured.”“With the exception of when Alex and you were on the island, I don’t think we’ve ever spent that much time apart.”“Let’s not do it again anytime soon.”“I want to talk to you about Singapore.”“Later.Tonight is all about you.”I looked behind her and saw Alex, who was dashing as always.Six-foot-two, gleaming dark hair raked away from a chiseled face peppered with stubble, full lips, and eyes that were the color of the sea.They were his best feature—blue-green and framed by thick lashes.He was wearing a navy blue suit with a white button-front shirt opened at the throat.I gave him a hug, kissed him on the cheek, and in his ear, whispered, “Thank you for everything.”“There’s no need to thank me.”“I think we both know differently.So, please—let me thank you for all of it.”“You’re very gracious, Lisa.”“What I am is grateful.”“That’s some dress,” Jennifer said.“Barbara sent it over for me.”“It’s perfect.”I lifted my foot.“And how about these heels?”“They look oddly familiar…”“Thanks for letting me borrow them.”“What’s mine is yours.” She looked over at Tank.“And don’t you look handsome.”“Lisa makes me look good.”“Nicely said,” Alex said [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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