Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 7

Melissa was way more panicked than I was. She gripped my hand, terrified I’d make a scene. After all, Jared was a big–shot executive. She probably figured if we caused a public embarrassment, I’d end up regretting it.

“Victoria, I’m so sorry. I–I had no clue…” Melissa stammered, worried I might do something crazy.

I patted her hand gently and whispered, “It’s fine. Where’s our table? Let’s go sit.”

Melissa’s eyes went wide in disbelief–my calm must’ve thrown her off. “Victoria…” she started, then trailed off.

I gave a cool smile. “I know that woman. She’s Jared’s assistant, Tracy. No big deal.”

Melissa peeked over quickly, let out a breath, and led me to our table.

Maybe my dress–part innocent, part sexy–was too eye–catching, but Jared spotted me right away. And plenty of guys around us couldn’t help but look up at me, too.

“Mom!” Yvonne suddenly stood up and called out.

turned and waved, but she didn’t budge. Instead, she

looked over at me. Then she reached out, brushing Yvonne’s hair gently, and

Jared stood

me.

over. “What are you doing here?” he asked,

“Mr. Holcomb,

nodded politely at her and then nudged Yvonne.

mumbled reluctantly, “Hi,

gushed right away. “Yvonne, you’re getting so pretty,

looked at me, then at Tracy, and finally at Yvonne. “Want to go with your mom?” he

“I’m done eating. Tracy said she’ll take me to the arcade later.

Jared nodded and turned to me.

gave a small smile, calm as could be.

at me, confused. Clearly, he hadn’t expected this–no scene, no anger, not even a question about the short- haired

Yvonne back to their table, grabbed their stuff, and

me, her face full of sympathy. “I’m so