Page 20 of Seduced By a Billionaire

“I need one of those, hint hint, my birthday’s just around the corner,” Deb said.

“I’ll keep that in mind. I love Alexa. She keeps me on track. I use her for reminders for everything. I swear she’s half of my brain.”

“Exactly what I need.”

“Let’s go sit in the living room until Alexa calls us,” Ella said, while re-filling their wine glasses.

“Okay so what if you change your mind and say yes?”

Ella’s eyes took on a glazed quality as she thought of Kyle, “My new boss would have dreamy blue eyes, thick dark hair, gorgeous body, lean but muscular, stunning smile, the whitest teethever, completely straight, he must have had braces, eyes that crinkle when he smiles, thick black lashes…” she sighed.

“Girl you got it bad.”

“Ya think?”

“If you really don’t want the job, I could totally take it, you’d vouch for me with Mr. Bennett, wouldn’t you?”

Ella laughed out loud. “That would be conspiracy to commit murder. You wouldn’t be able to put up with him for a day.”

“That’s not fair. I’ll have you know I’m meditating now and I’m a much more patient person.”

“I give your new program a month, tops.”

“Now you’re just being mean.”

“I’d stick with the hospital if I were you.”

“Yes, I suppose, he wants you anyway.”

“Plus, you aren’t on Deloris’ hit list, she likes you.”

“True but a girl can dream. Why couldn’t Mr. Bennett have set his sights on me?”

“Someday Mr. Wonderful is going to sweep you off your feet,” Ella said.

“Same goes for you but you have to be open enough to let it happen. Get out of your self-imposed man exile. It’s been two years, plenty of time for you to lick your wounds and move on.”

“I have a little secret for you. That feeling, you know the one, kind of tingly as if I’m waking up after a long hibernation…it’s happening.”

“I suspect your gorgeous patient has a lot to do with it. Whatever the reason all I can say is that it’s about time.”

“Now let’s change the subject. Any new gossip you haven’t filled me in on?” Ella said.

“Same ole, except I just booked a fall vacation. My cousin and I are going to wine country, Napa Valley!”

“That’s fantastic. With a tour group?”

“Yes.”

“Maybe you’ll meet a guy on your trip.”

The loud alert from Alexa sounded; dinner was ready. “You can tell me all about your itinerary while we eat. I’m jealous. That’s one trip I’d love to be on.”

The table was already set, and the long-tapered candles flickered softly. Deb poured the last of the bottle into their glasses while Ella pulled out the casserole. “Let’s eat. I don’t know about you but I’m starving.”

“Me too. Looks delicious.”

“Dig in and don’t be shy.”

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