back to Colby.
“Where’ s your favorite place to vacation?” Colby asked, jumping back into our conversation.
“I don’ t get to vacation, unless you consider when I travel abroad for business.” I answered.
“Oh, my gosh, you can’t be serious, Landon.” She responded.
“Unfortunately, I am.” I sighed, as my cell phone buzzed.
I could never go a whole day without the damn thing going off, but with my life, what did I expect?
“Any cities that you want to visit?” She asked, grabbing my attention.
“I’m sorry, I need to take this.” I interjected, and Colby fell silent.
“Hello?” I asked, before hearing the voice on the other end.
My heart sank , as I heard the news being drilled into my head. I hated being rude, but this date was going to have to be put on hold. It was a bad idea to even attempt it in the first place. On cue, the waitress came back with our drinks, and asked for our order. I of course ignored her, as I heard the very raw details of my call.
“I’ll be there in about five minutes.” I replied , as Colby ordered a dish. Hanging up, I stared over at Colby, who was glaring at me a bit annoyed.
“Order a dish for me; I’ll be back as soon as I can.” I assured, getting up from the table.
“Seriously?” Colby asked, obviously appalled by my decision, but there was no way I was ignoring my responsibilities. Not for her, or any woman.
“I’ll be back, just start without me.” I replied rushing from the table.
I paced m y hotel room for the umpteenth time as I clutched my phone. I couldn’t believe that I was nervous about Landon’s date. Not nervous that he wouldn’t succeed, but nervous that he would actually like Colby. I had set him up with any guy’s ideal sweetheart. It was something I felt he needed, the moment eight o’clock hit, I felt dread in my gut. I had never had this feeling coursing through me about any of my clients, and I didn’t like it.
“You are totally jelly.” Gwen replied.
She had been watching me for the past few hours , and I couldn’t blame her, but calling me jealous? That was something I couldn’t let slide.
“Am not.” I protested, stopping in my tracks, and turning to her.
“ Yeah right, I haven’t seen you act like this since Dean dated Ruby.” Gwen pointed out, and my face paled.
Dean had been my fiancé. We had dated senior year in high school, but before me, he had dated Ruby. Ruby had been the popular bubbly cheerleader. Yeah, it was cliché, but it was true. She was a horrid bitch that kept Dean wrapped around her finger. Dean was too nice of a guy—too sweet to be with her. Boy was I glad when he came to his senses.
“Sorry, I’m sorry.” Gwen frowned as I sucked in a hard breath. That subject had been a raw wound for me that had yet to heal.
“It’s fine.” I said plopping down on my bed.
“But, just admit it. You have a crush on , Landon Brooks.” She insisted, wide-eyed.
Rolling my eyes, I fell flat on to my back. The soft, yet firm hotel mattress had caught me. What Gwen was saying had resonated in my head, and I hated it. Why couldn’t this just be like any other job?
“Not a crush.” I insisted. “But he has me interested.” I finally admit.
Gwen squealed triumphantly, before clapping her hands. She had known me the best, because she had been my best friend since high school. We had been inseparable, and she knew just about everything there was to know about me.
“Then why don’t you fix him up with you ?!” she exclaimed.
“Come on, he would never go for me. He’s rich, and—”
“Totally into you, Tessa.” Gwen replied, cutting me off as she tossed a tabloid on my bed.
It had me and Landon kissing on the cover. It was one of dozens I had seen today, and I wasn’t going to lie—the kiss was nice. Hell, it had been more than nice. Landon definitely knew how to move those soft, succulent lips of his. It was another thing that had me thinking of him all night long. Hell, it