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She expected it actually, but didn’t want it broadcasted where she was going later.
“We are still working that out,” she said. “You know what it’s like here.”
“Yes,” Marion said. Though Marion was from the Midwest so she really didn’t. She was just one of those women who always experienced something or was an expert when a question was asked.
“Do you want to join me for lunch?” Belle asked. “I’ve heard that you tend to tell most people no. Not just because I witnessed it with Marion but, others have quietly said that you turn many down.”
Harmony frowned. “I didn’t know that.”
Belle patted her arm. “I didn’t say that to make you feel bad, just that it’s one of those quiet known things that you don’t participate unless it’s business. No girl trips for you. A night out drinking. Those types of things.”
“I’ve never been one to do it,” she said, shrugging. “I keep to myself, which I know sounds weird considering my online presence.”
“Not to me,” Belle said. “But maybe it’s good that you know what might be said about you too. Awareness is a wonderful thing in life.”
“I think so. And I’m aware that I’m starving. How far can you walk in them?” she asked, pointing at Belle’s high heels.
“I can walk for hours,” Belle said. “I perform with these on twice a week.”
“I can barely move in kitten heels,” she said.
Belle hooked his arm in hers. “I can give you a lesson if you’d like. Maybe for someone special in your life who might want to see the good girl vanish for a night and the naughty one come out.”
“You’re still trying to get it out of me,” she said. “But it’s not working.”
She turned an imaginary key in front of her lips and hoped she didn’t come off as a bitch to mix in with the comments about her not socializing.
“I really like you, Harmony. I’m glad to know in person you’re just as genuine as you are online. I’m sorry if anything I just said bothers you. That wasn’t my intention.”
She wouldn’t let it be known if it did bother her. Life was just easier that way.
19
SHOW YOU
“Hey there, hot stuff.”
“You’re talking to me?” Micah asked, looking behind him when the front door opened at Harmony’s house.
“You’re the only guy on my doorstep,” she said. “Come in and give me a kiss. Can I tell you I missed you?”
He walked in and shut the door behind him. She reached up and put her arms around his neck. “You can tell me that any time you want,” he said.
“Then I did,” she said. She put her lips to his. “I’m so glad this worked out for us.”
“You’re sure it’s okay?” he asked, looking around. The house seemed quiet.
“Erica is with Tucker for the weekend. She normally is, but she’s only a few houses down.”
“Oh,” he said. “Did I know that?”
“No clue. Did you?”
She was laughing at him. “I don’t remember if you said it. You might have. She’ll know I’m here if she leaves the house.”
“It’s ten,” she said. “Erica won’t leave the house. She’s probably in bed.”
“Where you want to be,” he said. “Sorry I worked late.”
