Page 75 of No Such Thing as Serendipity

Helena grabbed my arm and laughed. “It’s okay, you can admit it. Katlynn is the ultimate free spirit, while I can be a bit uptight.”

“Maybe you both need a balance.”

“That’s what we think, too.”

I bit back the question I wanted to ask since it was none of my business. I knew Helena was a lesbian or at least bisexual since she’d mentioned her ex-girlfriend cheating on her, but Katlynn hadn’t spoken of any romantic involvements. Perhaps I imagined lesbians around every corner, but their chemistry was off the charts.

“It’s nice that we’ve been able to connect with each other—make friends,” I said.

“Speaking of making friends,” Helena said. “You’re being watched.”

“Who?” I started to turn and look, but Helena put her hand on my shoulder to stop me.

“Don’t let her know you notice.”

“Who?”

“Come on. Dana looks like she wants to devour you every time you’re near.”

“Oh, her.”

Helena chuckled. “Don’t sound so enthusiastic.”

“Uh, she’s a nice woman and all, but, uh, I just mean she can be a little intense.”

“A little?”

“It’s nothing.” I shook my head. “Besides, she seems to have hooked up with Noelle.”

“Possibly, but women like her love the challenge. It’s all about the conquest.”

I swallowed hard. I was once like that, or was I still? Doubtful I’d changed in a week, but I couldn’t imagine acting that way here. But what would I do as soon as I returned to New York?

I didn’t have a chance to respond since the hostess entered the bar and called for our party. In a flash, Katlynn was beside Helena to escort her to the table. Lesbian or not, there was something there.

Emma came up beside me. “Let’s go find a seat.”

I glanced over my shoulder at Robyn, who was still surrounded by several retreat-goers, before I followed Emma.

After we sat, I felt a hand on my shoulder. “Mind if I sit next to you?” Robyn asked.

I smiled up at her. “Be my guest. I thought you’d be a while.”

“In my business, I’ve learned the fine art of making a polite exit.” She smoothed out her dress before she sat. “After all, you invited me, so I wanted to stick with you.”

“I’m glad.” And I meant it. I found it easy to talk to Robyn, so she saved me from having to make awkward small talk with someone else. Emma relished the opportunity and dived into a conversation with the woman beside her.

I picked up the menu. Before opening it, I glanced at Emma and cleared my throat to get her attention. “Should I bother looking at this?”

Emma smirked. “I’ll give you the night off. Order whatever you want.”

“Gee, thanks.”

Emma flashed me a smile and went back to her conversation with her seatmate.

I grinned at Robyn. “The pressure is on. I haven’t picked out my food for over a week. I’ve likely forgotten how to do it.”

“It’s just like riding a bicycle. You’ll do fine.”