Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Josefina eyed Oliver as he polished off his meal, "Something's come up at home. I've got to head back."

Oliver, catching the tone, stood up quickly, his face etched with worry, "What's going on?"

"My mom just texted me. Lena's brought a guy home and wants me to check it out."

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His long, slender fingers were about to pull out a credit card to settle the bill when Josefina interjected, "It's on me today, I've already taken care of it."

Oliver looked up, his eyes dancing with warmth and humor, "Do they do refunds here?"

Josefina chuckled, "Every time we eat out, I'm the one ordering. You hardly ever pick. I've got a pretty good idea of what the tab will be."

Stepping closer, Oliver took Josefina's hand in his right, his left holding his coat. Josefina tried to pull away, "Let go, there are too many people around."

"That's exactly why I want them to see you're with me," Oliver's voice was a mix of possessive and doting as he gazed down at her.

fleeting moment before Josefina ducked

living room, Oliver and Josefina found

to the pair, "Mom, Dad, I don't know where Josie got the idea that I have a boyfriend, because I truly don't. This is just a classmate who keeps texting and calling me, and that's probably why Regina got the wrong

"I've had my heart

down at Josefina, "Josie, my heart's taken

"Mr. and Mrs. Harrison, my name is Edward. I'm Lena's classmate. I've always liked her, but unfortunately, she doesn't feel the same way. I'm to blame

Josefina a displeased look, as

gaze piercing Edward with a silent warning, "Maybe you need to get your eyes checked. How on earth

wanted to retaliate, he remembered he was in Lena's

demeanor suggested she was

back, "What's with the glare at my daughter? She just

have a vision problem? Your eyes look a bit off.

behind Oliver, took a seat on the couch, and turned to Lena, "I didn't mention anything to the family. You know how Regina can spout nonsense. Why are you bringing

was stunned. Josefina's tactics were cunning-informing her just to

didn't tell me anything. Lena, we'd be none the wiser if you hadn't brought your classmate

has she ever done to you? If you don't want to stay, I suggest you leave promptly. No one is allowed to