Free Sweet Immortal (The Golden Collection) by Kam Carr

I said full of relief. I didn't want to spend an evening with her, let alone a whole day!
                  Dad sat down in his seat in front of us. “What are you doing tomorrow, Maxwell?”
                  “Looking at houses” I replied with pride holding Georgina's hand tighter.
                  My Dad rubbed his lip and diverted his eyes. His voice lowered and his eyebrows rose. “All a bit quick, don't you think?”
                  This is why I never told my family anything about my life. They always had an opinion about everything. Georgina shifted in her seat.
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                  My Dad had made her feel uncomfortable, Twat! The thought of  her dreadful experience with Mrs Waterman hit me. I knew Georgina wasn't with me for the money. I ran an hand through my hair, I was beginning to feel the anger raising through my body.
                  “No!” I snapped.
                  “Well after all it is your life” he added looking down at his glass.
                  “What are you all doing here?” Mum asked appearing in the doorway. “Dinner is served!”
                  We all took our places at the table and Mum began to set out the plates in front of us. I was staving, I had been in meetings all day and hadn't had time to eat. Oh the joys of running a successful business.
                  “Tell us about yourself, Georgina” Mum smiled and took her seat at the table. “Our Maxwell doesn't normally allow us access to his private life.” I cringed, sometimes she was too embarrassing.
                  “Not much to say” she mumbled, I knew she didn't like being centre of attention.
                  “How did you meet?” Mum insisted.
                  Georgina chocked and her cheeks flushed bright red. Her eyes slowly turned to my direction. I gave a little laugh and placed a protective arm around her.
                  “Personal” I smirked, rubbing my finger across my lip. “It's not exactly something we want to dwell in.” I looked over at Georgina and gave her my  smile. “But it was good.” I felt her hand grab her most precious procession. I sat back and allowed her to carry on playing with what was rightfully hers.
                  The doorbell rang and everyone looked up in surprise. Jesus, these people had to get some sort of life.
                  “I'll go” Amber said cheerfully jumping up and running out of the room.
                  I began to eat while Georgina carried on playing her game. All the time I was pretending nothing was happening. Was she getting me back for the photo shoot?
                  “Oh my god!” Screamed Amber running back into the room. “Your never guess who is here?” Then within a second Debbie entered followed by Olivia.
                  Georgina stopped in mid-motion, she moved her hand away and her eyes looked up at me scared. The worry spread across her face.
                  “Debbie?” I snapped.
                  Mum got up, ran over to her and pulled her in for a hug. My mouth twisted with annoyance. What the fuck was she doing here? I watched as Debbie's crocodile tears began. How pathetic? That's what she was like always up for making a scene.
                  “I've left my husband” she dramatically sobbed. “And I have nowhere to go” she added bringing her hand up to her mouth.
                  I couldn't bare being in the room with her no longer. I stood up throwing my napkin on to my plate. “Come Georgina, we are leaving!” I bellowed. I was safe now my arousal had instantly gone at the sight of the white elephant in the room.
                  “Maxwell!” Mum yelled looking at me shocked. What did she expect me to do? Run over and start hugging the