Page 42 of Great Pretender
Piper walks over to the counter near the cupboard.I didn’t see the box of pastries there before, probably because I was so fascinated with looking at her.She retrieves the box and sets it down on the breakfast table, then returns to her eggs, which are basically done and ready to be served.
Five minutes later, the most glorious feast lies before me, and we tuck into it.
“So, I was thinking,” she begins and gives me a curious stare.I know when she starts a sentence like that, it means she’s come up with some adventure-filled idea.
“What were you thinking, Doctor?”
“That we should leverage on the article from last week.The media is one sure way to reach your father without being too obvious.”
“That’s definitely true.”
“I just don’t want to lose any momentum.You know what the media are like.When the whispers of gossip die down, it just fades into the ether.But give it a little oomph, and the message spreads like wildfire.”
She’s right. “I’m with you.”
“I think we should start dating this week,” she suggests, sounding as casual as if she were talking about the food.
“Yes, I agree.”
Dating means kissing and being more physical in public.I wonder if she’s thought about that as much as me.Chances are, she would have.
Will she be immune to me? The way she was years ago?
How will I feel if she is?
Just because she said, it would be worse if I hurt her doesn’t allow me access to believe she wants me.
“I think media coverage and excitement over us dating if we get it would be a great leadup to your parents’ anniversary getaway.”
This year, my parents have bookedOheka Castle for theirfortieth wedding anniversary.That event is the goal post. What’s moreperfect for us is that everyone will be there.We’ll turn up engaged, and I can just imagine how much my parents will swoon over that.
It’s perfect, and this plan of ours couldn’t be more perfect too.
“What do you want to do first?” I ask as she takes a bite into her croissant and munches on it.
“Oh, wow, I get to pick?”
“Of course.”
“Well, I think we should go somewhere everyone knows you.Somewhere you always take your dates.That will get people talking. So, how about that Italian place you told me about?”
“Ristorante Belami?”
“Yes. I’ve always wanted to go there.”
“Then let’s go.” I have the terrace to myself whenever I’m there.She’ll like it.
“Yay, we’re going on a date,” she bubbles with a slight flush in her cheeks.
This is going to be interesting.
No, scratch that; it won’t just beinteresting.That is an understatement.
When I get back from work that evening and take one look at my hot little best friend ready for our first date in a fitted bodycon dress that shows off a body made for sin,I know things will be so much more thaninteresting.
When we get to the restaurant, Piper talks excitedly and enjoys the food. My time, however, is split between trying not to gawk at her and trying not to get a hard-on as I try not to imagine her lips on mycock.
I realize then I’m introuble.
