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“And to protect them at all cost?” My brow arched.
Her eyes narrowed at me. “Who are you? I get the feeling you have something else to say to me. I felt it the moment I saw you in Baked With Love.”
“My name is Claire, and we need to talk, Barb.”
“How do you know my name?”
“I just do.”
“Just say what you have to say right here,” she spoke sternly.
“No. I have a dress to shop for. Let’s meet tonight for dinner at Catch L.A. at six o’clock. I’ll make the reservation.”
She glared at me, and I could see her jaw tense. “Fine. I’ll be there.” She turned and walked away.
“You’re going to want to hear what I have to say, so don’t change your mind about showing up,” I shouted.
I pulled my phone from my pocket and booked a table for two at Catch L.A. Just as I finished, Nick texted me.
“Dinner tonight? I get off at eight.”
“I can’t. I’m having dinner with a friend.”
“You don’t have any friends here yet.”
“She’s an old friend I looked up. I didn’t realize she lived in Los Angeles. Maybe tomorrow night?”
“I work tomorrow night. Gotta run. An emergency is coming in. Enjoy dinner with your friend tonight.”
“Thanks, Nick.”
I sighed as I placed my phone in my purse and continued searching for the perfect evening gown.
When I arrived at the restaurant, Barb was already seated with a drink in her hand.
“I’m sorry I’m late. Traffic in this city is a bitch.” I sighed as I sat across from her.
“I take it you’re not from here?” Her brow arched.
“No. I’m not.”
“Good evening, miss. What may I start you with to drink?” the server asked.
“Scotch. Make it a double.” I smiled as I picked up my menu.
“You don’t look like a scotch kind of girl,” Barb said.
“And what type of drink girl do I look like?” I stared at the menu.
“Fruity cocktails.”
“I like those too.” I smiled.
The server walked over, set my scotch down, and took our dinner order.
“Well, spit it out, Claire. I don’t have all night,” Barb blurted out. “Who the hell are you, and how do you know my name?”
I picked up a roll from the basket and spread some butter on it.
