Some call it temptation, p.22
Some Call It Temptation, page 22
I laughed, and she narrowed her eyes at me. “Hey, stop that. I wasn’t finished. I had a lot more to complain about.”
I just bet she did. But I also knew the way Mason had looked at her at the garage was not the look of hate. More like lust. Things were about to get interesting. And since I had put a stop to my romantic life, I could just live vicariously through Stella. “Oh, Estrella, there is no way that guy hates you. And besides, he’s one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met. No way would he be mean to you. You sure you’re not overreacting?”
“Don’t even go there. This is not a case of pulling someone’s pigtails because you like them. He is making my life miserable. I know for a fact that he can’t stand me, because I overheard him talking to Landon.”
That stopped my amusement in its tracks. Landon was another mechanic at the garage, and usually the life of the party. He was good friends with Willa, and we all hung out together on occasion. He was a good guy and I liked him. I was surprised he didn’t defend my friend. “He said that? And meant it? He wasn’t drunk or something?”
“Yes, yes, and no. A few weeks ago, I was waiting for Willa in her office, and they walked past. He said I was a spoiled rich girl who didn’t know what hard work was.”
“He said that? Are you sure you heard it right?”
“I was standing on the other side of the door. And it was definitely him. I’d recognize his voice anywhere. Besides Jameson, he’s the only one I know who has a voice that deep.”
“I’m sorry you heard that. What a little shithead.”
“Don’t go and yell at him. Please, Maisie, promise me. That’s not the reason why I told you.”
I blew out a breath but nodded. “Fine. I won’t say anything. You know he doesn’t have a clue what he’s talking about, right?”
“I guess so. It still hurt hearing him say it though.”
I knew how much it hurt Stella when people thought of her as spoiled. She never talked about it much, but from the few things she had told us about her family, I knew she had it tough.
“Stop. I know you. You are a good person, and your heart is made of lollipops and sunshine. You work hard, and you don’t expect handouts. It doesn’t matter where you come from. What matters is what you do with your life.”
She avoided my eyes, but at least she hadn’t shut down yet like so many times in the past when the topic came up. “I know. It’s just hard not to feel like a failure. Especially when the only things I own are my clothes and a car.”
“So you’re just like a lot of other college grads out there. Don’t put yourself down like that.” And I couldn’t really say I was in a much better position.
“Thanks, Maisie,” she said and looked at me. “You know I love you, right?”
“Of course you do. Why wouldn’t you? I’m pretty awesome. Now let’s order some food, because I’m starving, and I already waved Leslie off twice when she tried to take our order. If I do it a third time, she won’t come back.”
At least she didn’t push me about Oliver, and I stole some of her food while she wasn’t looking. The night wasn’t a complete write-off.
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