Behind The Façade

e for dinner, listening to Jake recount a hilarious incident invol

is for." Alex was amazed by how Riley still looked stunning even after a

boss too, how's that working out for you?" he said, and the table fell awkw

e all had a crush on him at some point, me too, I mean, what's not to like? He's hot

"Keep talking that way, and someone might think you're sweet

however, looked mock-offended, her expression a comedic mix of hurt and indignation. "That's

her eyes scanning the options. "Enough ab

imed in picking u

l,” Riley states not both

x “we usual have the veggie platter,

confirm. “Yea that sounds perfe

. “Great,I’ll go put in the or

nodded i

out you

d tonic

headed off to p

Riley said leaning in with interest. “

e first time. “And how you’ve been married fo

bout Scott,she felt she might expose herself, that maybe if they list

trying to deflect attention “let’s just say we’ve be

her, “If you guys started dating in high school,and you

career, he’s into Electronic designs and development.

dough.if I had someone in my life who mad

s, taking a seat, “L

and me actually. she’s a talented fashion designer. We both dreamt of working at L’Atelier

hat’s amazing Alex.

e still taking our sweet time” she

er who had been hesitant. For him they were trying,

her. “If I’m the only married one here,does that m

don’t ask why I’m not married - I t’s optional,b

ve got two kids from my previous marriage,tw

ingle,not necessarily searching but still searching

ucas joined in

oup la

till am.” Emily said with a grin,

when Maria got a call, it was short and quic

said, her expression seri

ach other a ques

ked,curiosity gettin

rugged,

could be about. Her mind racing with possibilities,she excused herself

aised an eyebrow, her curiosity piqued ,and whispered to Maria, “what’s the