Crazy For You – Jillian Dodd

She gets serious, arms folded on the table, leaning in. “You did the right thing. It’s not like you to fall into bed with just anybody even if it’s the gorgeous, amazing, love-of-your-life.” “Wow. You’re making me feel so much better now. Thank you, best friend.” I’m starting to wish I’d ordered a boozy drink to help me manage the conflicting feelings I’m battling this morning. “I can’t help it. Part of my job as your best friend is to rub your cute little nose in situations like this, where you passed up on a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity.”

“Oh my God. I’m gonna kill you.” “Okay, okay. I’m finished. I swear.” But her lips are twitching as she goes back to her waffle. “You think I should’ve gone with him?” “No. I absolutely don’t.” She glances up at me. “One hundred percent no. You did the right thing for you. Not everybody would’ve stuck to their guns in that situation, but you did. And I expect nothing less from you by now.”

“Well, thanks for that.” “You still sound bummed,” she points out before popping a piece of waffle into her waiting mouth. “I am! Because that’s it. He’ll never call; he’ll never text. I’m sure he deleted my number the second I was out of the cab.” “Do you honestly think he was lying to you about being a nice person? About liking you?” “You don’t think so?” “I love you, so of course I don’t think he was lying. I think you charmed him, the way you charm just about everybody.”

That makes me laugh. “Please. You’re just saying that.” “If that’s what you wanna think.” She shrugs, throwing her hair over one shoulder. “But it’s true. I think he found you refreshing.” “You weren’t even there.” “You didn’t hang all over him, did you?” “No.” “You didn’t try to use him somehow, like scoring an expensive night out?” “Of course not.” “I’m sure he’s not used to that, and he probably really liked it. You treated him like a real person.”

“I did keep telling him how special it was to be with him though.” “Probably just enough to make him feel like a big deal. From what you’re telling me, you did everything just right. He felt flattered and important but not so important that you became just another girl. Just one of many who are always trying to lock him down.

You stood out.” She’s wearing her killer smile by the time she’s finished, the one I’m sure will win over every jury she’ll ever be in front of. Though it’s not convincing me right now. “You weren’t there. You didn’t see or hear how disappointed he was.” “Forget him then.” She shrugs before picking up her drink. “He’s not worthy of you.” “You’re serious?

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www.jilliandodd.net Jillian Dodd is a registered trademark of Jillian Dodd, Inc. Editor: Jovana Shirley, Unforeseen Editing, www.unforeseenediting.com ISBN: 978-1-946793-86-7 OceanofPDF.com CHAPTER ONE “What do you think?” I fling back the dressing room curtain, stepping out with my arms stretched to either side with a very serious, striking look on my face. Or so I tell myself. I’m feeling dramatic. Hayley, my best friend and toughest critic—the combination of which makes her the perfect shopping partner—tips her blonde head to one side, and her smooth forehead isn’t so smooth anymore.

“I mean, if you like it …” So much for striking. “Oh, come on!” I groan, slumping. I’m not proud to admit it, but I might stomp my foot once or twice. It’s all a frustrated, exhausted blur. Okay, maybe exhausted isn’t the right word. But I sure feel exhausted after going through the arduous task of shopping for Halloween costumes.

As in actual, physical shopping. In a store. With doors and mirrors and people and cash registers. All of it. For somebody whose entire life generally consists of online shopping, this is a pretty big deal. I even packed snacks in my purse, the way people do for toddlers when they know the kid will get hungry and cranky halfway through a trip. Hayley waves a hand in my general direction. “I mean, it’s cute, but don’t you think it’s a little young for you?

You’re twenty-five years old, Kitty, and you’re gorgeous and successful. Why are you dressing up like some sort of cartoon character?” I turn around to look at myself in the mirror beyond the curtained partition. “I don’t look like a cartoon character.” “You’re dressed like a superhero. Not even a cool superhero.” I run a hand over my breastplate—plastic instead of metal, of course.

I flutter my bright red cape. “I don’t know. I think I look powerful. Like a kick-ass general or warrior. Who happens to wear a cape.” “Either way, it’s not doing anything for you. Try on that slinky black dress. I’m telling you, that’s the winner.” Yes, and it happens to be the costume Hayley picked out for me. What a coincidence. “Exactly who am I dressing up as when I wear that dress?” “What does it matter? You dress up as somebody or something when you’re a kid.

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