Okay, maybe it's not a romantic movie-style kiss.But still.
When he walks her to the door, I'm left alone with the taste of jealousy bitter in my mouth. And the realization that I have no claim on him.
CHAPTER 36
CAMERON
After I see Radha out, I return to find Tara waiting for me in the entryway.
She's quite a refreshing contrast to Radha, with blonde silky curls, and green eyes. But tonight, her usual sunshine personality seems subdued.
Understandable after the drama of the day.
“Well, today’s tension is nothing a glass of wine can't resolve. Come join me in the living room,” I say.
I walk toward the bar, then choose a bottle I brought up from the cellar. "Want a glass?"I ask while opening it.
Tara shakes her head. "I need to have my wits about me."
“Don’t be a stick in the mud. We should celebrate.”
“And why is that?”
“I popped my own cherry. It’s my first arrest. Now I can safely be counted among the rock ’n roll hall of fame.”
Tara laughs. “Okay. You convinced me. I have some good news to share.”
I hand her a glass before settling in next to her on the sofa. "What's the news?"
"Today Mr. Rudin asked me to be Fabiana's understudy."
"Well deserved and about time." I clink my glass to hers. "You said Fabiana's a prima donna. What did she have to say about that?"
"Here's the thing: Fabiana doesn't know yet."
"Isn't she going to find out?"
Tara shrugs. "Not necessarily. Mr. Rudin said It will be our secret. He's afraid to raise her ire."
"But how is this good news if you can't tell anyone about it?"
“You’re right. It’s just a small win. The truly good news would be if lightning strikes her dead on opening night. But I'm not sure there're too many lightning storms in Nantucket."
"Short memory," I remind her.
We both laugh. I feel compelled to pull her close, to pick up where we left off last night.
She must feel it too.
The tension between us is visceral. I want to reach over and pull her into my arms, back into my bed.
Sensing this, she stands abruptly.
I've pushed too hard.
"All right, I'm going to go to bed. I have an early day tomorrow."
I stand too, not ready for this moment to end. Not after everything that happened today.
