Page 27 of Billionaire Temptations

“That’s not what she meant,” Molly chimed.

I looked at both of them as I narrowed one eye. “What are you talking about?”

“I can already tell you’re falling in love with him if you aren’t already in love with him. I’ve never seen you like this before. You’re different. I saw it in the way you looked at him every time he spoke.”

“You’re going to get hurt, Emma, and we’re worried for you.” Molly put her arm around me.

“You’re both wrong. I don’t love Max. This is an agreement we have. There’s no love between us—only amazing sex and friendship. We’re the friends-with-benefits couple and nothing else. I don’t have time for love or relationships, nor does he.”

“If you say so, but we’re still worried,” Kara spoke.

I grabbed the bottle of wine from the table and brought it over to the couch with our glasses.

“Now, tell me why the two of you are here.”

Excitement overtook both of them at the same time as their faces displayed huge smiles.

“We’re moving to New York!” Kara screamed.

“You’re kidding, right? Because seriously, that’s not even funny if you’re joking.”

Molly took hold of my hand. “No, Emma. We aren’t kidding around. We both have interviews tomorrow at a new hair salon that’s opening up over on Madison Avenue. They’re looking to hire ten new stylists. We miss you, and Miami hasn’t been the same since you left, and you know we’ve always wanted to see New York.”

I could barely contain my excitement. Having my best friends, who were like sisters to me, with me in New York was like a dream come true. I missed them, and the fun times we used to have.

“Poor Aubrey. Now she’s going to be left all alone back in Miami.”

Molly looked at me and gave me a big smile. “We were waiting for the best piece of news for last. She’s moving to New York too!”

“WHAT?!” I screamed in excitement.

“After she graduates in December, she has a job waiting for her at Lawson, Talbot, and Grimes Law Firm. She did a Skype interview with them, and they hired her. She wanted to come here with us and tell you in person, but with her classes, she couldn’t.”

I started jumping up and down because I was so happy. Then reality hit me. “What if you two don’t get the job at the salon?”

“We already thought of that, and it doesn’t matter. We’ll find jobs at one of these salons in New York or even Jersey.” Kara smiled.

Kara and Mollystayed the night. I had to get up and go to class, so I left them the extra key on the counter. As I walked to class, I dialed Aubrey.

“Hello, my dearest best friend,” she answered.

“I can’t believe you’re moving to New York in December and didn’t tell me!”

She laughed. “I wanted to, but the other two goofballs wanted to do it in person. I’m so excited, Emma, and I’m ready to make a fresh start.”

“I am thrilled that we’re all going to be together. I just got to class, so I’ll talk to you later. Love you, Aubrey.”

“Love you too, girly!”

I couldn’t wait to introduce Hannah and Austin to my friends as I was telling them all about the girls. During my last class, a text message came through from Max.

“Dinner tonight. The four of us. I’ll pick you ladies up at seven o’clock, and then you’ll be spending the night at my house. So pack a bag.”

“What if I don’t want to spend the night?”

“It’s not an option. You owe me sex, and I’m ready to collect.”

I smiled and rolled my eyes.“See you at seven.”

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