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“The feeling is mutual,” Theo said, but it didn’t sound like he was pleased at all I couldn’t tell if that was because he disliked them or if it was because he really was a block of ice when it ca, Felicity Harper”

“Nice to meet you” I smiled

“You are beautiful” One man took my hand and kissed it Theo and I both tensed at that This is not the nineteen hundreds If I don’t offer my hand, please don’t take it

“Are you a model?” another asked excitedly

Someone else cut in before I could speak “No, definitely an actress I’ You were…”

“A waitress,” Theo said for me

“Oh, you played a waitress? In what movie?”

“I didn’t play a waitress I am one Jefferson’s Diner on McArthur We have the best short cake in town” I grinned, glancing at Theo, as just as amused as I was

They all looked at him, not sure if it was a joke or not

“She’s being modest She isn’t just a waitress She has several odd jobs What are they again? A call operator and—”

“A credit card phone representative and high school janitor I even worked as a Disney princess once”

“That’s so good of you,” one of the forward to your upcoala, Mr Darcy”

“I hope it amazes If you’ll excuse us, I owe Ms Harper a dance” He didn’t wait for their reply as he led me into the space near the pool where other couples were dancing The , gossiping with others

It was then I realized his plan “By the time we finish this dance, almost everyone will keep their distance from me”

He nodded “You’re welcome”