Free Caroline's Seduction (Montgomery Family and Friends) by Iris Abbott Page A

thoroughly enjoyed it, because they’d had plenty of time to talk and get to know each other.  Now the thought of being trapped in a car with Kyle for several hours was nothing short of a nightmare.  She couldn’t imagine that it would be anymore pleasant for him either.  “If you’re going anyway, you probably don’t need me.  I’d just be a tag along.”  An unwanted tag along at that Caroline decided.  She turned to go, but Kyle stopped her.
    “Don’t be silly.  Sarah has been looking forward to this outing for days.  I’m meeting with My VP’s to bring them up to speed on things down here.  This merger has turned out to be a royal pain, but that’s enough about work.  I thought I would drop the two of you off in Buckhead.  Most of the boutiques are within walking distance of each other.  Sarah can text me your location when you’re done and I’ll pick the two of you up for dinner.”
    Caroline chewed nervously on her bottom lip.  She was already there.  She couldn’t back out now it would be petty and Sarah didn’t deserve that.   And there was no way she would give Kyle the satisfaction!  She was saved from having to make a reply, because Sarah chose that moment to run down the stairs.
    She skipped over and gave Caroline a hug.  “I’m so excited.  I spent hours on the internet last night looking at dresses.  I’m pretty sure I know what I want.  It’s just a matter of finding it in one of the boutiques.”
    Caroline soaked in her enthusiasm.  She would need all the help she could get if she was going to get through this ordeal.  She had a feeling it was going to be a very long day indeed.  She followed Kyle and Sarah to the garage.  She made a beeline for the backseat, but she was thwarted by Sarah.
    Sarah held up her backpack.  I need to catch up on my reading for English class. I thought I could spread out my stuff here in the backseat.  Why don’t you sit up front with my dad?  I’m sure the two of you can find something to talk about.”
    Caroline was a guest and it would be ungracious to argue, no matter how much she didn’t want to sit next to Kyle.  Sometimes she wished her parents and then her Aunt Lucinda hadn’t been so manner conscious.  She managed to hold back the big sigh wanting to escape.  No need to draw attention to herself.  If she was lucky, Kyle would be too busy concentrating on his driving to give her a second thought.
    Kyle got in the luxury crossover and started the engine.  He could see right through his daughter’s matchmaking scheme, but he wasn’t going to lend her credence by making a big deal out of the situation.  He would be polite, but he’d keep a respectable distance both physically and mentally.  “All right ladies, next stop Buckhead.”  Then he looked at Caroline.  “I hope you brought your shopping shoes, because if I know Sarah you’re going to need them.”
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    Caroline’s feet were tired.  It was a good thing she’d worn flat sensible shoes or they’d probably hurt too.  They’d ended up going to four different boutiques before Sarah found the dress she wanted.  Caroline had been choosy too and finally indulged in a dress she would probably never wear anywhere else, but it was totally worth the splurge.  The dress was gorgeous and she couldn’t wait to wear it even if it only was one time!  Now she just had to get through dinner with Kyle.  She’d had a really great day with Sarah, but the day wasn’t over yet.  She still had to endure dinner and then the long car ride home.
    Caroline bit her tongue to keep from making an inappropriate comment when she saw the restaurant they were going to for dinner.  It was the same place she and Kyle had dined at on their first date.  She opened the car door and followed her two companions to the entrance.  Luckily Sarah was busy talking nonstop about her new dress.  That meant Kyle was focused on his daughter and not on her or so she thought. 
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