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 glanced right at Tracy beside

hair gently,

Jared stood

me.

and walked her over. “What are you doing here?” he asked, his eyes sweeping

smiling brightly. “Mr. Holcomb, I invited

nodded politely at her and then nudged Yvonne. “Say

mumbled reluctantly, “Hi,

getting so

me, then at Tracy, and finally at Yvonne. “Want to go

her head firmly. “I’m done eating. Tracy said

Jared nodded and turned to me.

a small smile, calm as

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

back to their table, grabbed

door, then turned to me, her face full of sympathy. “I’m so sorry, Victoria. I shouldn’t have picked