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 her head and strode out, pulling a beaming Oliver

and Josefina found a strange man seated

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

Oliver, Lena continued, "I've had my heart set on someone else for a

glanced down at Josefina, "Josie, my heart's taken too, by

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 for persistently

saying his piece, Edward shot Josefina a displeased look, as if she were the cause

"Maybe you need to get your eyes checked. How on earth

retaliate, he remembered he was in Lena's home and had

suggested she was the victim of some

grew irritated, and shot back, "What's with the glare at my daughter? She just got home, what has she

you have a vision problem? Your eyes look a bit off. Maybe you should get that

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 watch her

Lena, we'd be none the wiser if you hadn't brought your classmate

is my daughter. What do you mean by looking at her with malice? What has she ever done to you? If you don't want