Housewife Gone Wild

“Mr. Holcomb, did you need something?” I asked, putting on my best professional face and smiling.

Jared sighed, pulled up a chair, and sat down next to me. “Did you have a good time on your vacation?”

“Spending my ex–husband’s money and living in the house he bought me? Yeah, it was pretty great,” I said, just to get under his skin.

Jared’s face stayed calm, but his eyes lingered on me, deep and unreadable. “I’m glad you’re happy.”

“You look like you’ve got a lot on your mind lately. What’s up? Can’t make a decision? Want me to break it down for you?” I joked, trying to mess with him a little.

“Help with what?” Jared’s eyes lit up, curious.

“You know, between Amy and Tracy, which one’s more wifey material for you?” I said, grinning.

“Victoria, don’t be so childish.” Jared’s face darkened. “What kind of rumors have you been listening to?”

I shrugged, playing it cool. “I don’t have time for gossip.”

Jared frowned. “I promised Yvonne I wouldn’t get married again, so you really don’t have to worry.”

With that, Jared stood up. “Yvonne’s been growing up so fast lately. She even asked to sign up for some classes herself. If you have time, maybe you could hang out with her.”

Jared looked me over again, a teasing glint in his eyes. “You’re looking more radiant than ever. Guess I’ve been a terrible

to be in the mood for jokes. Keeping my cool, I shot back, “You plucked

When did you get so mouthy?”

long enough. It’s about time I started

responsibility now,”

mention anything about me and Ryan, like he trusted me, certain I wasn’t the type to get involved

like he’s got the whole game mapped out, seeing through everything but never giving

thought he had got me all figured out, but I was not his caged bird or his kite on a string anymore. If he was hoping to keep me on a

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you free for lunch?” Amy

screamed ambition, and asked, “Is this about

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standoffish? We’re colleagues now. Can’t we be friends, too?” Amy

sincere.

we