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perfect for each other. You are
still perfect for each other. I’m not going to allow something stupid to come
between you. It’s not acceptable.”
    Lily chuckled then glanced down at the card.
Wayne
was dodging her, and
if going on a date was the one thing to grab his attention then she was more
than willing to do it.
    ****
    Lily pushed the black dress down to cover more
of her legs. Richard and Scarlet had already picked the kids up, and she was
alone waiting for John to turn up. She hated using a man like this. Regardless
of what Scarlet said she was going to make sure John was okay with everything.
    She checked her reflection in the mirror.
Wayne
usually commented on
her dress, or he’d come up behind her grabbing her ass or cupping her hips.
Lily pushed the thoughts to the back of her mind.
    A knock at the door stopped any chance she had
of escaping this night. She took a breath and opened the door. John stood there
with a dozen red roses.
    “John,” she said.
    “Hi, Lily. You look
dazzling.” She smiled then tucked some hair behind her ear. He wasn’t
Wayne
, and no matter how
hard she tried, she felt wrong doing this.
    “They’re holding our table until eight-thirty,
and then they’re giving it to someone else.”
    “Right, I didn’t expect them to hold tables for
longer. They can get quite busy at night.” She grabbed her jacket from the
rail. The December chill was seeping into her bones. Her hands were shaking.
She locked the door then followed John to his car. He stopped, opening the
door.
    “Crap, these are for you.” He handed her the
roses.
    “They’re lovely, John. Thank you.” She lifted
the roses to inhale their scent.
    He climbed into the driver’s seat then turned
on the ignition.
    “Wait,” she said. John turned to her. “I can’t
do this. I know, Scarlet set all this up, but it’s only been a couple of days
since
Wayne
left. I don’t want you to think this is a date.”
    He reached out taking hold of her. “I’m not
under any illusions, Lily. Yes, I care about you. If things were different I
may take a chance with you myself. I’m not stupid, and to reassure you, I’m not
in love with you. Scarlet called me and told me what was going on, and I wanted
to help.
Wayne
’s
biggest problem is his head. He over-thinks everything. If I can help and bring
him to his senses then I’m more than happy to do that.”
    “Are you sure you don’t mind?” she asked.
    “Lily, if in a year’s time we’re here again, and there is no chance for you and Wayne, then I’ll
give it a shot. Until then, I see this as two friends going out for some good
food and drinks.”
    She sat back in the car finally feeling
relaxed. “I can do this. You’re really good company, John. Why did your wife
divorce you?” she asked. “Shit, sorry, I shouldn’t ask. Sorry.”
    He chuckled. “It’s nice to be around a woman
who speaks her mind. My wife left me because I was never home, and I couldn’t
stand her laugh.”
    “How did you last so long together?”
    “Because I was always out of the house, and she
liked my money.”
    “Sorry, that must have been awful for you,”
Lily said.
    “No, there were other matters, but I’m not
going to go into it. They’re private.”
    “You’ll find someone, John. A
woman who loves you for you, no matter your money or job.”
    “I hope you’re right.” They talked about the
weather and the upcoming festivities and then turned to
Wayne
.
    “What do you think you’ll do this year if this
doesn’t work?” he asked.
    “My dad will spend Christmas with us, and I’ve
got the kids. I don’t know. I don’t want to think of a Christmas without him. I
love him, John. My feelings for him are not going to change.” Lily rubbed her
palms over her dress. They were damp, and she didn’t like feeling insecure
about her feelings.
Wayne
really was her rock, the other part of her heart and soul.
    “Do you think another woman is involved?” John
asked.
    “I