An Inconvenient Friend Read Online Free

nice to have an opinion from an ...” She paused looking for a word.
    Outsider , I thought, mentally finishing her sentence; because I definitely wasn’t in with this frosty crowd.
    â€œIt’s nice to have an objective opinion.” Angelina found her word. I nodded. “So Rae, tell me when you joined the church. I don’t think I remember seeing you at the altar.”
    The altar. What was she talking about? Was it a sin to come to Bible Study before you went to the altar? I’d have to Google it when I got home. “I didn’t come to the altar. I mean, I haven’t joined yet. I wanted to see what the church had to offer first.”
    Angelina was unphased by my confession. She simply nodded. “Well, I hope we’ve impressed you this evening. At least enough to come back. ” She leaned forward and smiled. Her luminous, healthy hair moved like silk. She had a fine grade of hair. Chemicals and heat couldn’t do all that. I was instantly jealous of that too.
    â€œI will.” I finished my cup of punch and tossed it in a nearby trash basket.
    â€œGlad to hear it.” Angelina gave my forearm a friendly pat. “Since you haven’t joined the church yet, would you mind sharing your contact information with me? Maybe we could talk from time to time. I like for everyone who attends the meeting to feel welcome. I can also answer any questions you may think of later in the week.”
    â€œSure.” I reached into my purse, careful to get the clip of phony business cards I’d made earlier in the day that had RAE BURNS , HEALTHCARE CONSULTANT and my cell phone number printed on them. I made a mental note to change my voice mail message to one of the generic ones. It wouldn’t do for Angelina to call me and get the greeting from Samaria Jacobs, my alter ego.
    I removed two cards and a pen. “That will work both ways right?” Angelina’s eyebrows rose. “I’ll share if you’ll share. ”I handed her the back of the second card and a pen.
    She paused, and then walked to the refreshment table to use it as a desk. I followed. Angelina returned my card. “Please, feel free to call anytime.”
    I looked at the information Angelina had shared. Then like the prize it was, I tucked it into the pocket of my handbag. “So I can call during the day? Do you work full-time?” I was dying of curiosity. “I won’t be a bother, but if I think of something ...”
    â€œI do work, but I can usually take a phone call. Don’t hesitate,” Angelina replied. “Now let me introduce you to a few of the other women.”
    No way, no thanks. “Actually, I really need to get going. ”I looked at my watch like I was checking the time. “I have a proposal to complete for a client, and it’s due first thing in the morning.”
    â€œOkay, next time.”
    I thought she looked relieved. She knew good and well those stuck up women didn’t want to meet me, and I darn sure didn’t want to meet any of them. “I’ll be going, but before I do, would you mind telling me the name of the perfume you’re wearing? You smell like an angel.”

Chapter 4
    Angelina’s breath caught in her throat. Her heart raced, and even in the cool of the room, she felt perspiration break out all over her body. It always amazed her that making love with her husband still had this effect on her, even after thirteen years. After everything they’d been through.
    Greg kissed her lips, slid to his side of the bed and whispered, “This is going to be a good day.”
    Angelina pulled the sheet around her body and rolled on her side to face him. “I was thinking the same thing. ”But in actuality she thought, I hope I get pregnant.
    â€œSo what’s going on with that investigation?” Greg asked the question as if she hadn’t filled him in on every detail last night when they were lying in