Page 10 of Imperfections Seduced
“I’m sure he was going to tell you. Nick has been very busy lately with work and everything. We decided we onlywant to share the news of our engagement with our immediate family, for now. We’re asking the people who know not to say anything. We’re not ready to deal with all the attention with him being partner and one of the most sought-after lawyers and bachelor in New York. We want to enjoy our engagement before everything starts getting crazy.”
“Sure, Kate, if that’s what Nick and you want. Of course we understand the need for privacy; sometimes the media can be such vultures.” Ava being Ava can’t say okay and leave it alone. “Where’s your engagement ring? Let me see that rock! If I know my cousin, which I do, he bought you the biggest ring he could find.”
I feel like I’m in a movie scene in the old west and its high noon and guns are going to be drawn. If looks could kill, Ava would be dead already.
“Nick and I decided it would be best if we picked my ring out together.”
“I see, how…modern of you.”
“Yes, it is. Cat, I will see you later. Ava.” Kate looks at Ava, places her hands at her side, and leaves.
“Ava! What was that?” I hiss.
“Me trying to figure out what’s really going on. I know Nick. If he was in love with your sister, he would tell me. He wouldn’t care who knew about him getting married. I saw the way he looked at you this morning and how you reacted to him.”
“Please don’t start stirring things up.”
“Why not? If you don’t stir the pot, how are you going to know what’s in the sauce?”
“Do I really want to know?”
“Yes, you do! Now, go upstairs, pick out one of the sexiest outfits you can find for dinner tonight, and don’t tellKate I’ll be joining you for dinner. I really want to see the look on her face when I make my grand entrance.”
I give her a stern look, and shake my finger at her. “I want to have a pleasant dinner with the people I care about. Behave yourself and don’t make any more trouble with Kate.” She gives me a smile and a wink.
“I’ll try, but I think you know me better than that. See you later, I’ll let myself out.”
Cat
Ihear the bell ringfrom upstairs in my bedroom. I spin around and look in the mirror one more time before I run downstairs to answer the door. I decided to wear my yellow silk strapless blouse and skinny black pants that fit like a dream. With the strappy three-inch heels, my legs look long and slender. My hair is straight and shiny tonight. I decided to put it over one of my shoulders to lay on the swell of my breast next to my panther pendant. My makeup’s good, so I grab my clutch purse and head downstairs. Why’s Chris ringing the doorbell? Maybe he forgot his keys.
I yank open the door and freeze, shocked at who’s there.
“Nick?”
“Nick?”
What’s he doing here? I thought we were going to meet him and Kate at the restaurant. I open thedoor and feel a tingling sensation in the pit of my stomach. He looks good, like he stepped off the page of a men’s magazine. As much as I don’t like to admit it, I do like a powerful man. What woman doesn’t like a strong man with arms and abs of steel, with a body that’s made to protect?
“It’s nice to see you too, Cat. You look lovely as usual.”
“I’m sorry, I wasn’t expecting to see you here.”
“Obviously.”
“I thought it was Chris; he’s supposed to pick me up.”
“Wouldn’t he use his key to let himself in?”
“I thought he forgot them, smart ass.” I smile at him and he gives me a perfectly sexy smile in return, relieving some of the tension between us.
“Chris called me and asked if I could give you a ride. He’s showing a client a new property, and it’s taking him longer than he planned. He said he’ll meet us there.”
“Where’s Kate, is she in the car?” I do not want to be in the car with them, and I don’t want to be alone with him. I could kill Chris for putting me in this awkward situation.
“No. She’s going to meet us there.”
“Okay, I’m ready, let me grab my coat.”
