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Chapter 4
Memories
“It’s about time.” I tapped Troy on his shoulder as we headed toward a small bar beyond the furry white couches and chairs. “I figured you both were lost.”
“It’s my first night out of jail. I had to drag Vivian on the dance floor.” Troy had taken off his tuxedo jacket and neck tie, probably before he’d parked the car. His white shirt was open and exposed some of his chest. “Vivian has some hot moves.”
She slid onto a gold leather barstool. “Your sister has been tutoring me in Dance 101.”
Troy shifted his face into a terrified look. “Well that’s scary.”
“Oh stop.” I hit his side. “I have skills now. I’ve learned some things since you’ve been gone.”
Gold glitter stuck to Vivian and Troy’s skin, making them sparkle in the amber light.
“I’ll believe that when I see it.” He nudged my back with his elbow.
A bartender placed napkins in front of us. “How can I help you?”
“By putting on some pants, man.” Troy twisted around and faced me. “I’ve seen enough butt naked men in jail. The last thing I want to see tonight is a naked man.”
“Sorry, you have to excuse my brother,” I told the bartender. “I’ll have a pinot noir.”
“I’ll have a rum and Coke.” Troy continued to keep his eyes on everything but the naked bartender in front of us.
“Nothing for me. I have to go to the bathroom.” Vivian jumped off her seat and strolled to the back.
Troy almost twisted his neck while he ogled Vivian’s behind. He whistled and then spotted my shocked expression. “What?”
“Vivian has a boyfriend.”
“Of course.” He shrugged his shoulders. “I’m just looking, no harm intended.”
“Benny’s going to have a heart attack when he finds out you’re staying at our apartment. Don’t make things more complicated.”
“Girl, that’s Viv we’re talking about.” He snorted. “I’m just amazed at how great both of you look. I remember before I went in how you had those scarecrow bodies and huge glasses. When you laughed you would snort.”
“You’re quite the charmer.”
The bartender set our drinks in front of us.
I dug into my purse.
The bartender raised his hand to stop me. “That’s not necessary. Mr. Stone asked your bill be sent to his account.”
“Oh.” I glanced at Chase.
He watched me from his side of the lounge.
I mouthed thanks.
He nodded and returned to talking to his fiancée.
“So that’s your boss?” Troy checked where I’d been looking.
