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Is it Sunday already? Wow.
Anyone remember Cristina from several chapters ago? She’s Clyota’s best friend and Samantha’s paralegal, which—as you’d know if I’d posted that bit from chapter six—is how Clyota managed to score a place on Sam’s client list. And why she’s showing up this Sunday, as all those subpoenas don’t write up themselves.
It should be mentioned that Cristina might also be a little ticked off about not knowing what’s been going on with her friend for half the book.
But Charlie, as always, has Cly’s back.
So to speak.
“Your full name, marital status, and intentions toward my former best friend?”
I groaned. “Christina, we don’t have time for—”
But Charlie had risen and snapped to attention, as if Christina was the President of the ALA. “Ma’am, Charles Robert Boyer-Ray, Ma’am. I am not contracted for partnership, at this time, but if the trial goes well, I intend to marry your former best friend this Saturday. Ma’am.” He picked up Christina’s shock-limp hand, shook it gently, and sat back down.
Yeah . . . it was a surprise to Clyota, too.
Nice! Dang, I like this snippet!! I didn’t expect that response from Charlie!
He’s not one to waste an opportunity, Teresa! 😀
Guess he stated his intentions pretty clearly! Great snippet!
He’s been waiting a while, Denise. he also lives to knock Cly sideways (metaphorically).
ha! I love him. Terrific eight!
Sigh . . . So do I , Joanne. He’s pure wish fulfillment. 🙂
Love his response! Fantastic!
Thanks, Karen. 🙂
And that is how you propose and knock the socks off everyone! Gr8t!
He’s just giving fair notice, Sharon. 😀
Ha! Great response. 🙂
Glad you like it. 😀
LMAO! What a great response! I’m pretty sure my hand would have been as limp as hers, LOL!
Christina prides herself on being shock proof, Sarah, so I let her have it a few times in this story. 🙂
Is he serious, or just playing with Christina? He always has such a way with words!
Cly is the only one who thinks he’s joking, Carrie-Anne. 😉
Love it!
Thanks, Willa!
Made me laugh! So fun.
Good! Thanks, Millie. 🙂
A man who can keeps his wits and manners about him under stress. Love him.
Yeah . . . his only flaw is his fantasy hazardball league hobby. But no one’s perfect . . .
Well, that’s one question cleared up.
Yeah. Reynard’s still mourning his wife, so . . .
Gotta love a man who can think on his feet like that. Another great snippet! 🙂
he has a way about him, Charley. 😀
No wonder her hand is shock limp. An honest proposal, if unconventional. Nice job.
Thanks, Rayne. As second-party proposals go, I think he’s nailed it. 🙂
Oh, I LIKE him and I’m laughing and this is just a great excerpt in this -oh-so-fascinating story.
It’s always the quiet ones, isn’t it? 🙂
Whoa! LOL great delivery and a great way to let everyone know. Nicely done, Sarah. 🙂
Thanks, Siobhan! He should probably have told Cly first, though. 😉
Love Charlie’s snappy comeback! Good one.
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Thanks, Cindy. 🙂
That was so direct, I totally understand why she is marrying him.
She hasn’t agreed, yet, Linda. 😉
(but I agree with you!)
Now, that’s a jaw-dropper comeback!
This gave me a giggle. Great snippet!
Still smiling over the President of the ALA! As usual, I’m all in.
There’s a bit about needing her dress uniform—can you imagine what a Library uniform would look like? What would you call them—dress ecrus?
Sorry for being forever late, but I’ve always loved this particular moment. Charlie is likable from the moment you meet him, but all the good feelings you have about him as a reader swell to an unbearable intensity at this conclusion of his very quick, very perfect report.