Word has it that opposites attract. Jessica Keith would give the pithy expression two middle fingers because a wild party girl like her and the prim do-gooder, Matthew Parkinson are opposites hopeless to attract, let alone breathe the same air.
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Jessica
Audrey glowered at my halter top, eyes lingering on the tiniest patch of cleavage. "What are you wearing? And please, tell me you have a reasonable answer why you're wearing that to a children's party."
"It's a cute halter top." I shrugged.
Her brown eyes narrowed. "It's not cute. You're snagging away attentions from men."
"No. I'm not." I snorted, waving at Ethan and Miles by the slide. Christian was teaching them how to kick a soccer ball.
Georgina smiled prettily at me when I spotted her at the sand box with Kylie. They were wearing the same unicorn headband. The other girls seemed to be more interested with Georgie's sparkling tutu skirt.
"They're all just going to stare. Totally harmless." Julie Montgomery, Chassie's friend who's now my friend too, lowered herself to the seat next to me. She's also one of Audrey's star columnist at her magazine which makes us thoroughly acquainted.
Chassie laughs from across me. "I agree. At least they have something to look at."
I gave her a rewarding smile. "I'm loving you both right now."
Kathie and Rachel came back from the snack table, both carrying two plates. I beamed when they each laid one plate in front of me. Kathie's had three cupcakes and Rachel's had two huge slices of chocolate cake.
I set my camera bag aside. I've ran a little late, but I haven't missed the important bits. Especially the triplets blowing their candles. God, I'd rather miss my own christening. Just not that. I have them all documented just like Miles' birthday a few months back. And also, Ethan and Georgina's.
"You must be starving." Kathie grins, sitting next to Julie.
I took one of the cupcakes and took a hearty bite. "Understatement."
"You're always late, Jess. Need I always have to remind that you need a watch?" Audrey takes an elegant sip on her tea.
I stared at her, surprised that it wasn't her usual black coffee. "And you need a honeymoon. Soon."
Julie shots up a hand. "I agree with her, boss."
"Yes. Take some time off." Rachel patted her shoulder.
Audrey simply shakes her head. "We can't leave Miles."
"I can babysit." I rolled my shoulders.
"You have a full-time job now."
I shake my head. "It's not June. I get bearable gigs."
"Plus, you have Matty." Kathie pointed out. "Margaret's been trying to keep him from going out of town. You might actually be doing our mother in-law a favor for getting him to babysit Miles while you and Vren are on a honeymoon."
