Role Playing

by Cathy Yardley

“Maggie? Is that you?” She stiffened. Oh, God, no.

lol same girl, same

“If you have a reason to leave the house, you’ll feel better. I mean, who doesn’t love a reason to dress up a little, am I right?” Maggie suppressed a shudder.

fuck, is Maggie me?

“Nobody reads the book,” Deb said with a laugh. “It’s just an excuse to have a potluck, day drink, and gossip.” “Wow. That sounds . . .” Like hell on earth! “I mean, I wouldn’t even know anyone.”

lol

“You should come out with us for girls’ night,” Deb said firmly. Oh, hell no.

He snerked a laugh,

snerked?

“Maybe I’ll . . . I’ll help Maggie start dating!” Deb beamed. “That’s a great idea. Maybe we can double-date!” Oh hell no.

Maggie "Oh Hell No" Le

The last thing he wanted was to hurt this woman, who was quickly becoming one of the best friends he’d ever had.

best friend? not sure I'm seeing enough substance to make that claim make sense...might just be me, though

Still, Maggie hated seeing anybody get rolled over, and Aiden was definitely letting Deb run roughshod.

But…that’s kinda hypocritical isn’t it? She gets pulled into social situations she doesn’t want to be involved in too 🫤

“She wasn’t even his beard.

Huh?

“You’re . . . okay, I still don’t get it.” “You don’t need to,” Aiden said.

“If you can’t handle me in sweatpants, you don’t deserve me in stilettos,” she said, each word ringing with finality.