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Colton is having a party at his house tonight; more like a business dinner to show appreciation and hopefully draw more people in All of his top clients as well as their friends and fa up any minute now for overly priced food and wine Honestly, ross to ested that I help set up and stick around for the party I only agreed since I haven’t seen him in practically three da shooting daggers ht maybe it would feel nice to spend so as a teae all day
"Hey, Marie, baby" I look up fro at and exhale, annoyed "Mind giving lasses and plates? We need to hurry A car just pulled up out front and I don’t want to keep anyone waiting"
Colton barely even looks at me when I make my way over to hicalled by my middle name and you know it"
"Well it’s a lot classier than Avalon, babe" He flashes me a stiff smile "So around my clients I’ll call you Marie Avalon just sounds aard to introduce people to It’s not a big deal, but this party is to rind e table, setting down the stack of plates as perfectly organized and in place as I can I would argue with hiy today I just want to get this party over with so I can go home, crawl in bed, and watch some quality TV by myself I honestly probably should’ve just stayed in bed all day to begin with Today has been hell
It’s well into the party now and I have spentmy face with any fried foods that I can find
Colton has apparently already introduced ht, so I really don’t see why I’ around anyway I’ve never seen some extremely anxious and uncomfortable
"Babe" I force a s with a pretty brunette in a white, zip-front pencil skirt "I want to introduce you toyou about Misty" He points to the leggy boirlfriend Marie She helped ht"
I reach out to shake her hand when she holds hers out, and then flash my friendliest smile "Avalon," I say with pride "Marie is ives me a dirty look, but replaces it with a sincere slances his way and raises a brow
"Well it’s very nice to meet you, Avalon Colton here is the best partner I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with; very professional and always knohat he’s doing" She releasesin my black skinny jeans and teal blouse "You’re one lucky lady"
She clears her throat and turns back to Colton with a set back toa wonderful time and the food is delicious"
He places his hand on her shoulder and nods his head "Thanks for co your friends as potential clients I’ll be over to thank them personally"
She nods her head, smiles, and then walks away