Patricia Kay - The Man She Should Have Married

“What did you tell him?”

“I told him you hadn’t been, but I thought you might be ready.”

Olivia guessed she couldn’t be mad at Eve for that. But still, she felt uncomfortable.

“Don’t you want to know his reaction to that?”

Olivia rolled her eyes. “Whether I do or not, I’m sure you’re going to tell me.”

“He asked me if I thought you’d go out with him.” Eve grinned. “See? I told you he was interested in you.”

Olivia wasn’t sure what to think. “And what did you say?”

“I told him I didn’t know, that he’d have to call you and find out on his own.”

Olivia had begun to feel as if everyone, Eve included, was pushing her in a direction she wasn’t sure she wanted to go. Unfortunately, she also didn’t know how to stop this momentum.

“What’s wrong now?” Eve said.

“Nothing.”

“Look, no one’s forcing you to do anything. If you don’t want to go out with Austin, just say no when he asks.”

Olivia bit her lip.

Eve frowned. “What?”

“I don’t know. I guess I’m just feeling a bit pressured.”

Eve threw up her hands. “I don’t understand you, Liv. What’s the problem? Honestly, I don’t care if you go out with Austin...or anyone, for that matter. I just thought that’s what you wanted.”

She hadn’t said, make up your mind, but Olivia knew that’s what Eve thought. And actually, she’d have a right to feel that way. Because Olivia had been blowing hot and cold. Trouble was, she just wasn’t comfortable moving back into the world of dating. In fact, it scared the you-know-what out of her to even contemplate dating again.

She made a face. “I’m sorry, Eve. You’re right. And I’m not mad at you or anything. I guess I have to make up my mind what it is I really want right now.”

“Yeah, you do.”

Olivia took a deep breath. “And I will.”

“Good. And, Liv...”

“What?”

“Austin’s a good guy. You could do a lot worse.”

“I know.”

“But if you decide you’re not interested in him, it’s okay. I won’t be upset with you. Just...be nice. Let him down gently.”

“I promise I will.”

“Okay, good.” Eve looked at her watch. “And now I think it’s about time to go get our kiddos.”

As the cousins headed toward the theater, Olivia’s thoughts were all over the place, and she wasn’t sure about much. But one thing she was sure about was how her life was changing, whether she wanted it to or not.

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