Page 104 of All the Ugly Things
Huh.
“You didn’t tell me that!”
“Quiet down,” I hissed. If people weren’t staring at me, I didn’t want to give them reason to.
“But you didn’t tell me you kissed.”
“Well, I’m telling you now.”
“And?”
“And what?”
Her eyes almost bulged out of her sockets. “How was it?”
I licked my lips. There were no words. Good. Great. Fantastic. Incredible. All paled to the lingering effects it left in my memory and the tops of my thighs.
“Out of this world,” I admitted. Before she could squeal again, I tried to change the subject. “I go to work there tomorrow, at his company.”
“He got you a job, too?” Her brows slowly rose on her forehead. “Wow… that’s awesome.”
I rolled my eyes. “I wouldn’t go that far, but yeah, it’s a good opportunity.”
“That’s great, Lilly. You deserve great things to happen to you.”
“Thanks.” My cheeks warmed. Compliments were still awkward. “Are you doing anything tonight?”
“No, and don’t think you’re getting off easily changing the subject about the kiss, either, although I see what you’re trying to do.”
“Caught me.” I tossed my hands in the air, palms up and chuckled. “Want to come over later and help me pick an outfit for tomorrow?”
“Will you tell me more about the kiss?”
“Will you stop asking if I don’t?”
She flashed me a look that said all I needed to know.
“Fine. I accept your terms.”
“Deal. Now eat up so we’re not late for the fun world of accounting.”
I really liked this girl, but she needed a new idea of fun. Immediately.
* * *
“It soundslike you’re getting settled then,” Ellen said, through the phone.
I forgot I hadn’t called her about the new job or told her about Judith’s letting me go after the weekend. Luckily, I remembered to call her before she heard from Judith.
I scanned the clothes I laid out on my couch. Angie would be here any moment to help pick out outfits. I probably could have figured it out myself, but Angie was fun to be around. And since I was trying not to live without regret anymore, I figured it’d be good to spend more time with someone who was so quickly becoming a friend.
“I’m excited for the opportunity.”
“I think it’ll be good for you. Have you looked into their tuition reimbursement?”
“No.” Although I’d definitely been thinking about it. Getting reimbursed to complete a bachelor’s degree after I finished at the community college?
Truthfully, given the costs and financial aid I’d need after the free tuition stopped once I got my two-year degree, I hadn’t considered a four-year degree a possibility. Working for Valor would open doors I’d long since locked and sealed shut.
