Page 26 of Falling for My Bully: A Lesbian Romance

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There were various sculptures done in stone and bronze statues that were

set throughout the park. The footbridge was adorable and the water wheel

fixture at the far end, attached to a building that was purely there for scenic

value and nothing more, was utterly mesmerizing. It was the perfect

location for a company barbeque, and the fact that the whole company had

come out was unique.

The park was now dotted with blankets, beach mats, towels, and

screaming children. Arabella wasn’t sure how many people worked at New

Shooz 2uz or how many were family members or friends, but the park

wasn’t small, and it was full.

With so many people laughing and talking, setting out blankets, acting

out stories, throwing frisbees and footballs, or running after children to

make sure they didn’t end up in the water, Arabella had been certain that

she could avoid June.

She’d been intent on setting out the old quilt she brought in some

inconspicuous spot, hoping she’d be brave enough to introduce herself to

the people surrounding her that she didn’t know. She’d looked for Tina first,

and other members of the marketing department—Beth, Crystal, Payton,

Jim, Timothy, or Samantha—but she’d only spotted Tina when she’d

entered the park, and Tina liked June, so it made sense that she would want

to talk to her at some time during the event, which was what Arabella

wanted to avoid. She’d gone the other direction, choosing a shady spot

underneath a huge tree not far from where the two lakes twisted away from

each other to meander around the park in different beds.

It couldn’t be a nicer June day. The sun was out, but not punishing. There

was a slight breeze to keep the heat and the bugs off. The work event was a

casual thing, and since Arabella didn’t want to get burned, she’d chosen a

pair of skinny jeans, ballerina flats, and a long-sleeved cotton shirt. She’d

applied sunscreen liberally underneath her foundation, but she’d still opted

for a ballcap with her dad’s favorite sports team logo on it. She wasn’t sure

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