When Lara Bennett is called for a job interview, the last person she expects to run into is her old high school sweetheart. She hasn’t seen Meredith in years, having lost touch when they headed off to different colleges. Meeting up with her again after all this time reignites feelings Lara thought long buried.<br><br>Meredith Marshall owns Marshall Ad Agency. When she saw Lara’s resume, she hoped it belonged to the girl she first fell in love with as a teen, and she isn’t disappointed when Lara shows up for the interview.<br><br>After work, Meredith invites Lara to dinner. Things heat up between them at the restaurant, reminding the women how right they used to be together. Can Lara land the job -- and Meredith’s heart, too?

Eating Out

Am I ready for that? All kidding aside, is it even what I want?


Pushing my chair away from the table, I stand a little too fast. The alcohol from dinner rushes to my head, making me woozy. “Whoa.”


Meredith reaches for my hand. “Lara? You okay, honey?”


“Fine, just…” Just what? I don’t know. I need some time to myself, a moment to think, to make sure I’m okay with what’s happening here between us. I say the first thing that pops into my mind. “I have to use the restroom. I…I’ll be right back.”


Before she can stand or say she’ll come with me, I’m walking away from the table as fast as I can. It’s all very heady, going from unemployed and alone to this…whatever thisis. I don’t want to rush into anything, but…


Can it even be considered rushing inwhen I’ve known her forever?


Chapter 8