Restart (The Revival Series) by Claire Thake Read Free Book Online Page A

turning and walking away.
    Pulling herself together, Leah watched as Greg disappear in the distance, the slight feel of his lips haunting her thoughts, as well as making the butterflies that had become dormant in her tummy, spring to life again once more.
    Jumping in the car, she drove home in complete silence, all types of thoughts running through her head, as well as a huge feeling of guilt. But why should she feel guilty? She hadn’t done anything wrong, had she?
     
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    The rest of the week went by in a blur of school, kids clubs and the same mundane tasks as most of the week days. Greg and Leah had shared a few messages since meeting, but he had been busy, sorting out his move as well as, travelling to and fro and dealing will issues with his ex-wife and the divorce, and sleeping on his brother's sofa most nights.
    Friday morning Leah got the kids to school and then drove into town to get herself pampered. Ryan had a posh dinner for work that evening and wives were invited, so as usual she had to make a huge effort not to let him down. He had given her his credit card and pin and told her to get her hair and nails done, have a facial and treat herself to a new outfit, shoes and handbag.
    Walking around the town, Leah browsed the shop windows for something suitable. She hated these dinners with a passion. They were incredibly boring and she always had to make herself laugh at the jokes told by the executives that were not in the slightest bit funny.
    She also had to put up with Ryan’s boss flirting with him, when she had drunk too much. Obviously, she had a crush on Ryan, and Leah had wondered many times if Ryan had ever done anything about that crush, or taken it further, always pushing the thoughts to the back of her mind, trying to dismiss them, although they always crept back.
    Ryan’s boss was a lot younger than him, and it was well known that she was only in that position because her father was the company founder. She wore clothes that were way too short and way too low cut and saved nothing for the imagination.
    Eventually, Leah settled on a burgundy red dress that went to just above her knee. It was tightly fitted and showed off all her curves in the right places, without being over the top. The straps draped slightly off her shoulders and emphasized her chest without showing too much. All in all, it was perfect for the evening.
    As well as the dress, she managed to pick up a clutch bag in the same colour shade and material as the dress, and a lovely pair of black heels, in a satin material.
    Afterwards, she visited the hair salon and had an inch cut off and had her locks, blow dried and straightened to perfection, before popping and having her fake nails removed and redone, having them painted in a matching shade of burgundy to match the dress.
    Leah felt much better after a day of pampering and even though she never went for the facial as she felt it was a waste of money, she did do a moisturizing treatment herself in the afternoon at home.
    Today felt strange, it was too quiet at home. Cara had picked the kids up from school and was having them overnight for a sleepover, stating that it would be good for Leah, and meant that she could let her hair down and have a few drinks. Leah had already decided though she wasn’t going to be having more than one or two glasses.
    Ryan arrived home around five o'clock as usual and told Leah he had booked a cab for seven and then went straight into his office. Leah had a quick sandwich before going and getting ready, taking her time over her makeup and making sure her hair was still presentable, and that she looked immaculate.
    Slipping on her new dress and shoes, she turned and looked into the full-length mirror in her bedroom. She had to admit considering her age she looked pretty good, and she planned to flaunt that fact tonight in an attempt to get Ryan’s attention, and to keep his boss away from him as much as she could. The thought of his boss Melissa,