Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 481

The day before Carolyn's birthday.

Allison had just finished lunch when her phone lit up with Carolyn's name.

"Hey, Allie, can you come early tomorrow afternoon?"

Allison blinked. “Isn't your birthday party in the evening?"

"It is, but the cruise sets sail in the afternoon. We're spending two days at sea- just for fun."

"Oh, nice! What time should I be there?"

"We'll leave once everyone arrives, but I want to see you sooner. So come as early as you can, okay?"

"Sure thing."

weather couldn't have been better-sunny and bright, with just

her hair up in a quick twist. She

with a change of clothes

John, was behind the wheel, ready to take them to the

away any traces of sleepiness. White sailboats and sleek

Carolyn's

carpet stretched from the dock right up to the ship's entrance. Uniformed hostesses

light with every step. The skirt rippled like sunlight on water, soft and graceful but with a queenly flair, Asparkling blue diamond necklace glinted at her neck, and her matching earrings and

been waiting for you," Carolyn said, her face lighting up as she

did come. It was actually his first time attending one of her

little shift in Carolyn's smile and couldn't resist teasing, "So,

be offended. "Can't I wait

a neatly wrapped

"Thanks, Allie! I actually got something for you, too. You're always