Unraveling of Avery Snow, The by Christy Sloat Read Free Book Online

bring her, too.” I smiled. “Gotta go love you.”
    I was extremely happy that Ianni was coming. It would help get her out of her mood and bring her spirits up. I went back downstairs to find Dallas standing at the counter, eating. Landon and the teenager were nowhere to be found.
    “Where did they go?” I asked.
    “He took her home. It’s just me and you now.” He had a sexy look in his eyes as he scooped me up and brought me outside on the deck. We lay together as he played with my hair. He held up a bunch of grapes and popped one in my mouth. I laughed. I liked being fed, but felt a little silly. I wasn’t truly a princess.
    “You look too damn good in that bikini to be feeding yourself. So sit her e and let me take care of you.”
    “Yes , sir.” I lie back down and let him pamper me however he saw fit.
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    “Avery , that color looks terrible on you. Why is that still in your closet?” Ianni asked as I held up an orange shirt. I was trying to get dressed for our lunch with Kerri. I had no idea what to wear. Ianni threw all sorts of dresses at me and had me try everything on like I was Fashion Barbie. I was tired already and we were going to be late if I didn’t get something on soon.
    “ Ianni, I don’t know what to wear!” Exhausted, I fell on my bed.
    “You have tons of clothes , Avery. Now pick something and meet me in the living room,” she told me simply and walked out. I got up and followed her advice. I had to get my act together. I may not be fashion forward, but I had a lot of good clothes now. I just needed to put something on. I chose a white eyelet dress and paired it with a pale green cardigan. Once I met her in the living room she smiled and looked proud of me. Who knew fashion would make her so happy. That was it.
    “I know what you need to do for work now , Ianni!”
    “What?”              
    “You should study fashion design.” She put her hand on her hip and gave me a dubious look. “I am serious ! You would be fabulous at it.”
    “Maybe , but I need a job now. I can look into school though.”
    We left and drove down the coast to the Walnut Inn, a high-class place directly on the water. A lot of the locals knew this was where you went for a fancy meal. We met Kerri and Justin outside while they waited for their guests. A nice BMW pulled up and Kerri fidgeted; it was her mom.
    She got out of he r car and headed towards us, looking radiant in a silk shirt and pressed capris. Her blonde hair was pulled up in a chignon and her tan, exotic skin resembled Kerri’s.
    “Kerri , honey,” she said as she kissed Kerri’s cheeks. I thought it was a bit over the top, but that is how Darcy Louse was. Over the top and filthy rich.
    “Mom , you remember Avery and Ianni, right?” We had lunch with her in the winter after Christmas. Ianni had the pleasure of listening to Darcy talk about her new home decorating.
    “Yes . Hello, dears.”
    “Hi , Mrs. Louse,” I said as I shook her hand delicately. Ianni did the same.
    A moment later another car pulled into the parking lot and a blonde woman emerged. I knew instantly that this was Justin’s mom, Sue White. She was dressed more casual , but still lovely. Something about her gave me a very calming feeling.
    “Justin,” she called and Justin greeted her with a hug and kiss. Much more affectionate and what a mother should do in my opinion. His mom kissed Kerri and then shook Ianni’s hand, but once she touched mine her green eyes went wide.
    “You, oh you are an old soul. You must be Avery.”
    “Yes I am, and it’s a pleasure to meet you, Sue.” I pulled my hand away as she gripped it just a tad too tight. We filed into the Inn and I watched as Kerri’s mom eyed Sue up and down. It made me feel uncomfortable. She was trying to size her up and look for some sort of fault.
    The food and wine flowed, but conversation was stale. If not for the wine I would have left an hour ago. Ianni was quiet and only really