Page 18 of An Epic Voyage
“Did you want to order dinner?”the server asked.
“Yes.”
She placed paper menus in front of them.“Here’s what’s available tonight.”
There were only a few offerings, but it was more than Indy expected.“I’ll have the grilled chicken sandwich.”
“Fries okay?”
“Yes.”
“I’ll take a hamburger with everything, medium well, and fries,” said Jordy.
“Those will be out shortly.”
As soon as the server left, Indy leaned forward.“Okay, dish.How did you end up with Jinger?”
“Cause I’m an idiot?”
“I don’t know you, Jordy, but I’m an excellent judge of people.You are not an idiot.”
“Thank you.Okay, true story.I’ve styled some of the hottest pop stars and young Hollywood starlets.Not to sound self-important, but Jinger read an article about me and decided she had to have me.I had zero interest in limiting myself to one client, but Benny wouldn’t take no for an answer.”
“You must be very good at what you do.”
“I am.”It was said with confidence, not arrogance.“As per the contract, I had to move in with them temporarily—I say temporarily because I don’t see that relationship lasting much longer,” he whispered.“I get to travel and that’s fun, or it would be if I didn’t have to deal with Jinger.”
“You are seriously making me regret taking this job,” she joked.
“Oh, you will.I guarantee it.”
“Have you been to Van Houten Island before?”
Jordy shook his head.“First time.I’m looking forward to it.Jinger is a sun worshiper, which you’ll realize when you go to cover her crow’s feet.I’m hoping that she spends all her time in the ridiculous teeny-weeny bikinis she insists on wearing, giving me a much-needed break.”
“I imagine finding clothes for her frame is challenging.”
Jordy made an exaggerated face.“Honey, you don’t know the half of it.That woman’s proportions are improbable and impossible.Think Barbie come to life—if Barbie had triple D implants.”
Indy’s phone buzzed, and she glanced at the screen.“Speak of the devil.”She punched the button and said, “Hello, Jinger.”
“Get up here now to do my hair and makeup.”
Indy pulled the phone from her ear and stared at it.“Rude,” she mouthed to Jordy.When she replaced it, she said, “I’m on my way.”
As soon as she disconnected, Jordy’s phone buzzed.
“Damnation,” he muttered.“I was hungry.”He answered on speaker.“Yes?”
“Where the hell are you?I need clothes now.”
“I’ll be right there, sweetie.”He ended the call.“I hate her.I really do.”
“Are you sure the money is worth it?”
Jordy huffed a laugh.“Oh, yes, it is.”
They canceled their dinner order, finished their drinks, and left the bar.Indy glimpsed Griffin as he talked with someone a few feet away.She averted her gaze and headed to her suite to grab her makeup case while Jordy hurried to meet Jinger.It would be easier for Jinger to visit the salon, but she doubted that would happen tonight.
