Page 140 of The Nicest Thing
Was it possible my brother got help from someone else putting the condoms in my bag?
Me:Rose got her present too from the Book Club.A little creepy but thanks.
Emmy:Again, WTH???I know nothing about these so-called presents.Where's Rose?I tried her first but couldn't get through.
That was because Rose was at the book panel that just ended.
I told her as much.
Emmy:Sounds like fun.Wish I was there.
I grinned.
Me:You'd love it, Em.Lots of books, fellow bookworms, and inappropriate banter.You'd fit right in.
She replied immediately.
Emmy:Awww, inappropriate banter is my jam!
Me:I know.
"Yoohoo."A woman who looked about 60 with different colors interspersed through her gray hair waved me over, but I held up one finger.
Me:Duty calls.I gotta go.
Emmy:Well, take care of Rose.Tell her that I love her.
Me:Will do.
"Excuse me," the woman said again, fluttering her lashes at me."Can I get some help over here?"
"Be right there," I said."I'm just texting my sister."
"Okay, you take your time, honey."
"Thanks."
"Sexy and sweet is a good look on you," she added.
Yep, I was definitely blushing.
Another text came through, and I looked down.
Emmy:And tell all those thirsty women to back off.That one's too old for you—though I love the hair.
My head popped up, and I glanced around, looking for her.
Me:You're here?
Emmy:Yeah, genius.I missed her first signing.No way I was missing this one too.I'm at the main entrance with your girl.
I spotted them immediately, Rose and my sister standing side-by-side.I couldn't make out their expressions from here, but there was something off about Rose.She didn't look happy.
The next text confirmed it.
Emmy:P.S. I think Rose is jealous.
I grinned, enjoying that a little too much.It probably made me an ass, taking even a hint of pleasure in the situation.But there was absolutely no reason for Rose to feel that way.Not about these women or anyone else.
