Page 50 of The Holy Grail
Paige looked down, at the same time pushing out her chest. “What about them?”
“For starters, how freaking fabulous they are.”
“You think so?”
“Of course.”
Her expression turning to one of coy modesty, Paige said, “I think so, too. Every once in a while, I’ll find myself just staring at them in the mirror, thinking, ‘Damn, girl, your boobs look amazing—”
“Hello, ladies,” Anthony said, just off to Paige’s left. “Can I get you started with something to drink?”
Without missing a beat—because at this point what was the use in being embarrassed anymore for whatever the waiter might overhear—Jules smiled and answered, “I’ll have a sparkling water, please.”
Paige had apparently decided being embarrassed was also a waste of time, and gave him a smile, as well. “Same for me.”
After Anthony had taken their food orders and left them, Paige steered the conversation toward something less anatomical. “So, what’s new in your life?” she wanted to know.
“Well, I’m … I’m seeing someone, actually,” Jules answered slowly.
“Oh, my God, it’s Evan, isn’t it?” Paige’s face lit up like a Fourth of July fireworks display. “I can tell by looking at your face that it is. Sweet Jesus, it’s about time—”
“What do you mean, it’s ‘about time’?”
“It’s about time you two got together,is what I mean.”
“You thought he and I would get together?”
“David and I both did. Although, we thought it would happen months ago, to be honest.”
“Are you serious?”
“Of course. Why wouldn’t we have thought that? You and Evan have really good chemistry, so we figured it was only a matter of time before you two were having—” she broke off to look around for Anthony, and when there was no sign of him, she quickly continued with, “sweaty, needy, mind-blowing sex.”
Jules frowned a little, not having expected the reaction she was getting. “So, you’re telling me neither you or David would have a problem with Evan and me being together?”
“That’s what I’m saying.”
“I’m really surprised to hear that.”
“Why?”
“Because I always thought that would beno bueno.”
“Why?”
“Because of my history with men.”
“Jules …”
Jules held up a hand. “I didn’t think you’d want me to, you know, fuck around with someone in the inner circle, only to have it become really awkward at get-togethers when it didn’t work out.” She took a breath and released it. “Which is why I never did pursue Evan. I thought about it many times, but I never wanted to ruin a good thing between the four of us, and I especially never wanted to break Evan’s heart.”
“You really didn’t think there was a chance it could’ve worked out with him?”
“Not really, no.”
“Jules …”
“What? It’s okay.”
