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Marco had said they’d go out or perhaps order in Either ould be fine He could always get an excellent table at any of the best restaurants in the city, even when he didn’t have reservations, and those restaurants would gladly deliver to their door

It was the same for her brothers

Emily stood still, tossed the pillow on the sofa and took a deep breath Slowly, deliberately, she let it out

She was turning herself into a nervous wreck

Meeting his friends was scary enough Knowing that her charade was about to come to an end orse

What was she going to say? Marco, I have soeneral And I’m not really from Dallas; I’rew up paot to New York Or , Marco There is no Emily Madison

Her cell phone rang E for the device in the depths of her shoulder bag

“Hello?”

“Cara”

Edgy as she was, just hearing his voice made her smile “Hi”

“I’m on my way home”

“Good That’s good I’ll be showered and dressed by the tiet here”

“Don’t”

“Don’t what?”

“Shower and dress” His voice was low and husky “Wait for me”