Page 53 of Brazen Obsession

Madison:

Yes, I’m in

Hope:

Sounds fun

Kayla:

Nan and I have brunch reservations

We can cancel

Me:

No!

Go on your date

Nan:

*smiley-face emoji*

Kayla:

k

My insides bubble. Nan and Kayla are going on a date. Sure, she didn’t actually call it that, but she also didn’t deny it. I’m excited for them.

“All set?” Drew asks as I put in the address and send it to them.

“Yes.” Smiling, I look at the others. Even though it still feels like this could all end, I just want to enjoy this time with them. The future will be there when we get to it.

“Finny!” Olivia Clark’s voice almost silences the full diner.

“Fuck me.” Finn drops his head into his hands.

Olivia comes over and looks around at all of us. She focuses on Drew holding my hand and smiles. Her hands squeeze Finn’s shoulders. I want to growl at her to get off him, but that wouldn’t be polite.

“OMG, I haven’t seen you in weeks, Finny.” Her gaze continues to flick around the table.

Maybe she’s hoping we forgot about the whole fiasco of the fundraiser. That we didn’t just dump her at home. Is she really still trying to get Finn?

“Please take your hands off me.” Finn brushes her hand off his shoulder. “I’m in a relationship.”

“With who?” Olivia puts her hands on her hips. “I haven’t heard of you with anyone.”

“And you hear everything?” Finn cocks an eyebrow and gives her the look that would make most women turn tail and run, but not Olivia apparently.

“I hear most things.” Olivia glances around. “Like I know Tom is back in town and Peter Sokolov’s daughter is with him and Peter’s in federal custody.” She pouts. “You haven’t been returning my texts.”

“I blocked your number.” Finn squints up at her. “Maybe that should have been a clue.”

“That’s not a clue. That’s a challenge.” She gives him a sweet smile. “You can pretend to have a girlfriend, but I know you, Finn Lawson. You’re a player. A fuckboy. And no woman can hold on to you for long before you crave something else.” She leans down with her lips near his ear. “I’m available when you have a craving.”

She straightens and glances around the table. “A pleasure to see you gentlemen again. And Sara.”

She saunters off, looking back at Finn and motioning for him to call her.