Kiss Lonely Goodbye

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Authors: Lynn Emery
Nicole waved a hand in the air. “What brings you to Houston?”
    â€œDad is thinking of setting up an office here. He’s hinting I should run it. I think he wants someone in the family to be here for you.”
    Nicole clapped her hands together. “Praises on high!”
    Terrell held up a palm like a school crossing guard. “Hold on. You know how much I love living in Lafayette. Besides, I’m not sure we even need an office in Houston.”
    She seemed not to hear him. “Now if we can convince the rest of the family to pack up, life would be perfect.” Nicole grinned at him.
    â€œDoes that include Mama?” Terrell laughed again when her grin melted away.
    â€œGood point. How Daddy deals with her has always been a mystery to me,” she quipped.
    Terrell’s expression became serious. “Yeah, she pushes him to the limit sometimes. But he’s not always in the right either.”
    Nicole picked up the can of cola. “Which is why I’m happily single and planning to stay that way.”
    He brightened again. “Not me. I want to juggle Little League coaching and dance recitals.”
    â€œHave a ball. One marriage cured me of that affliction.”
    â€œLet it go, Nikki. The guy wasn’t all bad.” Terrell wore a lopsided smile at the sour look she gave him. “C’mon. You were crazy about him all through high school and college.”
    Nicole grunted. “Three years of hell. The last seven have been wonderfully drama free, and I mean to keep it that way.”
    â€œIsn’t your bio clock ticking?” Terrell’s eyebrows formed twin arcs over his dark eyes.
    â€œI don’t know what all the fuss is about turning thirty. Last month was a snap.” Nicole snapped her fingers as a kind of proof. “Had a ball with my girls and kept on kicking.”
    â€œYou go, girl. On to thirty-five,” Terrell quipped.
    â€œShut up,” she tossed back.
    â€œNo new man?”
    â€œI’m dating.” Nicole stuck out her chin when he stared at her hard. “I’ve got a company to run.”
    â€œYou gave Marcus the eye the first time you saw him.”
    â€œI’m his boss so he’s off limits. Not to mention he’s got a serious chip on his shoulder about me being the boss.” Nicole tapped out a tune with the ink pen in her hand.
    â€œIn other words, he’s all business. I know you, little sister.”
    â€œTerrell,” Nicole glowered a warning at him.
    â€œBye, sis. I see you don’t need my help.” Terrell blew a kiss at her. He turned to find Marcus standing in front of him. “Hi, Marcus. Good seeing you again.”
    â€œSame here.” Marcus blinked at him in obvious confusion.
    Terrell gave him a good-humored grin. “Terrell Summers, Nicole’s brother. We met at the funeral.”
    â€œRight. Sorry. I met so many members of the family that day.” Marcus shook his hand and smiled back.
    â€œOur family really turns out for a good funeral,” Terrell joked. He glanced from Marcus to Nicole. “You two make a good team.”
    â€œGoodbye, Terrell.” Nicole wore a stiff smile.
    Terrell turned his back to Marcus and winked. “Y’all have a real nice day.”
    All Nicole could do was seethe as he left. Terrell gave Cat a cheerful goodbye and went out. Nicole glanced back to find Marcus staring at her. He raised a dark green folder in his hand.
    â€œI was coming to give you the budget. If you’re busy, I’ll come back.”
    Nicole gazed at the smooth brown skin on the back of his hand instead of at the folder. His long fingers seemed to suggest he was good with hands. Her gaze traveled up his well-built arm to the broad shoulders filling out the cream-colored dress shirt. Chemistry? Try explosive, judging by the way her body zinged and pinged when he lookedinto her eyes. Distance was in order right about now, she thought with

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