Page 51 of Tangled Emotions
I flipped my wrist and checked the time as the pub phone rang. Tom reached for it in mid laugh and then held it out to me.
“Edie” He shook the receiver.
My heart dropped to my feet. Panic rose in me as I took the phone. “Hello?”
“Hey, hey, Edie.” Evelyn chirped.
“What is it? Is it Mattie?”
“Calm down. Nothing’s wrong.” She sighed. “I am calling to tell you I am taking your kid home with me.”
“You couldn’t text that?” I sat back, irritated with her.
Seriously. This could’ve been a text.
“Nope.” She popped the p.
“Why not?”
“Because I know your anal-retentive ass would’ve called me to see if somethingwaswrong when I’m being a good sister and doing you a solid.”
“What do you mean by doing me a solid?”
“Well, first of all, I heard how you were dressed, so maybe I dropped that information for a certain someone to watch your ass in those jeans.”
“That’s the solid?” Confusion filled me.
“Oh. No. This is. Answer me this, how many jack and cokes you got in you?”
“I dunno. Maybe three.”
“She’s lying, Evie!” Tom leaned over, yelling into the phone.
“You shush.” I stuck my tongue out at him.
“And I bet you’ve barely eaten anything.”
I looked at the partially picked at roll. “What’s your point?”
“If Mister Hunky Marine wants to rock your world, you know what you need to say?” I’m silent as she giggled. “That’s right, Edith. You say yes, because I don’t know anyone who needs to get laid as bad as you.”
“You asshole.” I growled. “I do not need to get laid.”
“Trust me on this.” She laughed harder. “You absolutely do. Matt is coming home with me and tomorrow we’re going shopping. So your place is empty.”
“Oh. My. God.” I felt someone at my back.
“Love you, big sister.” The line went dead, and I handed Tom the phone.
Strong, large hands massaged my shoulders and neck, making me moan. From the scent, I knew it was Frank.
“That feels amazing.”
The hands slowed, and he nuzzled my ear. “You okay?”
Nodding, I felt him shift and sit next to me. “I’m okay. Just not used to being out.”
“You look beautiful.”