Page 23 of Wine, Whiskey, & Lipstick 2

Palmer pursed her lips. “Lucas? Why would I talk to him?”

Dillyn shrugged, “Maybe because . . . you two are kind of in a situationship?”

Palmer rolled her eyes, “You’re such a romantic.”

“Me?”

“Yes, you. Everyone doesn’t have a Ben.”

“Did you forget I had a Steven?!”

Cat wrinkled up her nose, “definitely proves my point that men ain’t shit.”

Dillyn nodded in agreement. Cat was a thousand percent correct.

Palmer wanted to end all talk of Lucas, “We are not dating. We’re not even hooking upanymore.”

Dillyn was disappointed. “I guess that answers how your conversation went last night.”

Palmer thought about the kiss Lucas laid on her, and a tingle went down her spine. Then, she remembered him being wrapped up in that young girl’s arms. “You would be correct. My position is still the same. Mostly because I’ve come to a couple of realizations. 1) I’m not a one-night stand kind of girl, and 2) I’m ready to become a mom. Unfortunately, I don’t have a real partner, and no one is on the horizon.”

Dillyn thought it was ironic that Palmer was ready for motherhood, yet she was the one who was pregnant.

“There is nothing wrong with one-night stands.” Cat chimed in. “I used to have them all the time. Sometimes, a vibrator just isn’t enough. My only issue with one-nighters is with men who like to talk after the deed is done. More often than not, their performance wasn’t worth the hassle of shaving my legs, let alone a boring-ass conversation.”

“Ellison might be able to help you out there.” Palmer giggled.

Cat teased, “You might be on to something if I can remember his name.”

Palmer laughed harder, “Now that sounds more like you. I was seriously starting to worry.”

“I’m fully capable of taking care of myself, which is why we can live together in perfect harmony, but sometimes a girl needs a little something something.” Cat laughed. “For now, I’m going to chillout. If that changes, I’ll look up Robert.”

“Ellison.” Palmer corrected.

Dillyn laughed even as she doubted Cat’s words, “I kinda thought you and Wyatt would make a cute couple.”

“Wyatt?” Cat’s head snapped back as if Dillyn had slapped her. “Out of all the men, why would you pair me with him?”

“I don’t know. You two seem to vibe when you’re together.” Dillyn said as she turned to Palmer. “Just like you and Lucas. C’mon . . . I think he is serious about you.”

Palmer didn’t want to talk about him, “There is no me and Lucas.”

“It didn’t look that last night.” Dillyn disagreed.

Cat mumbled, “Surely didn’t. I saw you from the window.”

Dillyn asked, “Is it because of that woman at the bar?”

Palmer shrugged, “Not really. I just told you that I am ready to settle down. Lucas is young. He still likes to party.”

“He’s notthatyoung.” Dillyn countered, “He’s twenty-eight.”

“That’s not young.” Cat nodded in agreement. “Men are stallions at that age.”

“Cat!” Dillyn was doing her best to be serious, but her friend wouldn’t allow it. Sex was always on her brain. Maybe she did need a hook-up.

Palmer shut Dillyn down. “Lucas is not an option or part of this discussion. I’m asking my best friends and business partners, are you okay with me starting a family given our current plans?”

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