His head was stuck on theyour sonpart of the statement.
“Has Charlie said something?” Because there was no way it would be Harry. Harry was more likely to notice a pair of snails mating than any form of human interaction, unless it came to the girls in his class, in which case, he’d been taking lessons from Jake.
“He said something to Milo, who mentioned it to me.” She was torturing him, enjoying his confusion.
“What did he say? Please tell me it wasn’t anything I need to talk to him about.”
Robyn bit her lips together, biting back a smile. “Charlie said to Milo that he wasn’t sure why we went out for fancy dinners when you looked at Rayah like you wanted to kiss her.” She sat back.
Jonny closed his eyes and wanted the earth to swallow him up. He knew that Robyn wasn’t offended by this. They’d had one kiss and it had proved to both of them that this never going to be anything physical. But this was something he hadn’t thought about for months, years maybe.
“Shit.”
“Why? What’s wrong with Rayah? She’s beautiful, wickedly clever, fun…”
“I know. She’s all of that. I’ve known her since… forever. She’s my best friends’ little sister and I spent a good portion when we were younger stopping her from either injuring herself or getting arrested.”
“Charlie’s right. You do look at her a certain way that’s different to anyone else, and it’s not how you would be looking at your sister, if you had one.” She leaned forward, closer to him, making sure that no one would hear what they were saying.
Jonny rubbed his beard. “It would be wrong to do or… shit, Robyn. How’s Charlie picked up on that?”
“He’s spent time with Zack and Sorrell, and Scott and Keren. And there’s a difference between couples who are friends and couples who are more than friendly. He’s a bright boy and sees people.”
“What did you say to Milo?” This was where it was awkward because they’d both agreed to not lie to the children. Robyn hadn’t had a relationship since she’d left her nightmare of an ex-husband. He’d never introduced the kids to any woman other than friends and females in the community. When he’d started going out with Robyn, the children had been told that they were friends and that was it.
“That you and I got along really well and it was great because it meant he could spend more time with Charlie.” She giggled. It was a cute noise. “He asked about whether you were different friends with Rayah. I dodged that one by finding chocolate.”
“Well played.” He stared at his beer, not sure of what to say or do. “I don’t have feelings for Rayah.”
“Really.”
It wasn’t a question.
“I mean, I like her a lot. I’ve known her all my life and there probably isn’t anyone I trust more…”
“She’s at the bar with her date. Have a look. Tell me what you think.”
He stared at Robyn. “Can’t we forget this conversation ever happened?”
“No. If we carry on withpretendingthen we’re going to have a lot more explaining to do. Turn your head to the left.”
If he followed her instruction, he’d be looking out of the window. Robyn’s sense of direction was horrendous.
He looked to his right and caught sight of the curly blonde hair and a back that was almost bare, a pair of tight pants showing off every curve of her ass and legs. The sight was only marred by the fact that her date’s hand was on her ass.
Jonny swallowed a growl.
“It’s a good thing her cousins aren’t here.”
Robyn raised her brows. “They were in here on Thursday when she was with the same date and he had his hands in the same place as tonight and funnily enough, they didn’t say a word. I think they get that Rayah is a grown woman and has a right to a sex life.”
“He looks like an idiot.”
He was met with laughter. “He’s the high school librarian.”
“At least it isn’t Will.”
Robyn reddened.
