Page 9 of Need Me
Robert almost groaned. “I feel like I’m in an episode ofFriends, where everyone knows everyone else’sbusiness.”
“Yeah, but we gather around playing a video game instead of on a couch in a coffee shop,” Chasesaid.
Tyler said, “I knew, too. I’m married toBrooke’sbestfriend.”
Chase said, “Apparently, I’m clueless here. No one toldme.”
“I just figured that Anna had told you,” Tylersaid.
“Guys!” Robert broke in. “Can we concentrate on the suit before the other team comeson?”
Tyler said, “You’re about Chase’s size, so borrow his blue Armani suit with the blue and red striped tie. Then we’ll go shopping on Sunday and get you a couple of appropriate suits. Chase, make sure that suit is cleaned and ready togo.”
Robert was pleased he’d saved last year’s bonus. Tyler’s choice in suits was likely to be expensive. Perhaps he’d make do withone.
Chase’s character danced around some more. “Roger dodger.Allmy suits are ready to go since I hardly wearthem.”
“Yeah. I know,” Tylerresponded.
Robert chuckled at Tyler’s unhappy tone. He and Chase were at opposite ends of the spectrum both in personality and dressing style. Tyler hardly ever went to work in casual clothes, while Chase mostly wore jeans and T-shirts. In the summer, he wore shorts, tank tops, and flip-flops.
“Oh, and Robert, real quick; make sure you’re properly groomed,” Chasesaid.
“Properly groomed? Of course, I’m going to shower and shave,” Robert said. “And I got my hair cuttoday.”
Chase said, “What about your boys? Are they—ow!”
“I apologize for my husband,” Anna said. “He sometimes forgets that some things really are sacred andprivate.”
Although he was a little embarrassed, Robert would’ve liked to hear what Chase had been about to say. However, there was no more time to discuss it because their opponents showedup.
As he played that night, Robert decided to soak up as much advice as he could get from the other men. The three business partners had all been playboys before meeting their wives and had major skills in seducingwomen.
Robert needed some of those skills if he was going to hold Brooke’s interest. He wanted there to be more than one dinner, so Robert decided that it was time for him to get schooled in more than buying asuit.
