Page 74 of Live Like There's No Tomorrow
“I’ll take a Margarita, thanks. It’s good to see you, too. I’ll be honest, I felt a little weird coming tonight.”
“And just why would you ever feel weird here? You’re Summer Lake royalty.” Kenzie appeared at her side.
Charlotte smiled, she liked Kenzie. “Why, thank you. Though I can’t say I’ve ever thought of myself that way. More like the black sheep.”
Kenzie grinned. “Come on, you’re one of the original gang. There’s all this myth and legend surrounding you, and let’s face it, when it comes to being royalty, the accent doesn’t hurt.”
Laura laughed. “I must admit I love your accent. You make me feel like I have a little bit of London here at home.”
“I’m just glad I’m here and not in London anymore.”
“Me too,” said Kenzie. “And if you ask me, you got here just in time.” She jerked her head to where Angel was standing talking to Renée.
Charlotte sighed. “I think we all need to give her a break. It’s not her fault she fell for the wrong guy at the wrong time.” She looked around at them. “I’m sure we’ve all done that at some point in our lives.”
Holly nodded. “I know I have. She does seem nice.”
Laura looked at Charlotte. “Well, if you don’t mind me saying so, I feel a bit sorry for her.”
“I don’t mind at all,” said Charlotte. “That’s what I’m saying myself.”
Kenzie rolled her eyes. “Don’t tell me I have to be nice to her?”
Charlotte laughed. “You don’thaveto be, but I’m going to be.” She picked up her drink off the bar. “In fact, I’m going to go and say hello.”
Angel shot her a wary look as she approached. Renée smiled and then waved at someone over the other side of the room. She made her excuses and left Angel standing alone.
Charlotte smiled when she reached her.
“Hi.”
“Hey. I’m glad you’re here.”
“I’m glad you are too.” Angel glanced around.
“I know,” said Charlotte with a wry smile. “I think all eyes are on us right now.”
Angel nodded. “And they’re all waiting to see if you need them to rescue you or to help you run me out of town.”
“In that case …” Charlotte leaned in and gave her a hug. “That should tell them all they need to know.”
Angel hugged her back and spoke next to her ear. “Thank you,” she whispered.
Charlotte let her go and stood back with a smile. She glanced around and saw several surprised faces. She caught Missy’s eye who nodded approvingly. “I don’t want things to be difficult between us, but more importantly I don’t want things to be difficult for you here.”
“Thanks. I’ve been thinking about leaving.”
“I hope you don’t.”
“I just think it would be better.”
“Better how? I think that now everyone knows Ben and I are back together they’ll stop giving you a hard time.”
Angel nodded. “Perhaps, but perhaps it’s better if I don’t work with Ben anymore.”
Charlotte stared at her, wondering what she meant.
“Don’t worry, all I’m saying is that I do like him. I respect what the two of you have, but it’s hard for me. I think he could work with me no problem. He has you now. I’m just not so sure I can work with him. I still don’t have anyone.”
