Page 120 of Sparks Fly
“Well, if the influencer with over one hundred thousand followers and head of PR for Saint Onyx can’t get a table, then we are screwed.” She crinkles her nose as she puts her phone to her ear and walks out the room.
“Ever been Nobu?” I ask Rue and she shakes her head. “It’s good.” My stomach grumbles in agreement.
Nora is back within minutes and smiles. “Table booked.”
“Perfect.” I shuffle on the bed then pat the space next to me. “Now, come sit down.”
Nora and Rue bound over like two excited puppies, sitting, waiting all wide eyed for me to drop the news.
“Now, this is to be kept under wraps… Like, lock your lips kind of shit as I have asked for it to be kept quiet.”
They side eye each other and then hover their fingers over their hearts and cross. I roll my eyes.
“Bit dramatic.” Smirking, I drop my head for a moment.
“Come on.” Nora bounces on the bed and we laugh.
“Okay, so, I have started dating someone.” I can see the knowing look in Nora’s eyes. She already knows. Of course she does.
“Spill.” Rue leans a little forward, hanging on my every word.
“Creed.” I rush the words out and Rue’s eyes widen, Nora smirks at me.
“As in Creed the guy you stayed with in Monaco?”
“Also, as in Creed, your ex-boyfriend's dad,” Nora chimes.
“Yes, that Creed.” I lick my lips.
“What is Royce going to say?” Nora is straight in there with the burning question.
“I have no idea, hence why Creed and I are keeping it under wraps for the moment. We need to find the right time. Of course, it doesn’t help that Royce asked me back out again and I turned him down.”
“Wait, what?” Rue shrieks.
“My bad, I thought I told you?” I sigh, flopping back into the pillows of my bed.
“No, I would have remembered.” She scowls and I wince.
“Sorry,” I whisper and she waves me off.
“It’s fine. So, I’m assuming you said no.”
“Yeah, he dumped me to focus on his career. He thinks everything would have changed now I am at Saint Onyx, but Itold him it wouldn’t. Told him that he will find his girl, but she’s not me.” I shrug.
“That’s fair.” Rue nods and Nora just sits and listens.
“You did the right thing,” she agrees.
“Yeah, still doesn’t make it easier especially now I am dating his dad.”
“Messy.” Rue covers her eyes.
“Just a little.” I roll my lips and Nora keeps quiet.
“You don’t approve, do you?” I can read it all over her face. She can’t hide her thoughts.
“I just think it’s a little soon… Plus, the backlash of you and Royce… it’s still quite fresh.”
