Stanton Box Set

Joshua looks up and his eyes widen in shock. “Tash … baby.” He stands immediately. “Join us.” He pulls out a chair.

I fake a smile. “Adrian.” My eyes shoot to Dolly Parton and she smiles broadly. I glare at Joshua who of course is looking his sensational best. Why does he have to be so fucking good looking? I fall into the seat uncomfortably.

“This is Tatiana.” Joshua introduces her way too quickly.

“We’ve met.” I smile a little too sweetly at him as I am reminded of why I called her Tittiana on our first meeting. His face drops. He was hoping I didn’t remember who she was … bastard.

“Tatiana works with us on this new job we are doing,” he stammers nervously.

Oh, this is just great. “Really?” I smile. “How nice.”

My eyes flick to Adrian and he smiles knowingly.

“Yes, what a coincidence. I didn’t know she worked for this company. Did I Adrian?” Joshua is talking at double speed. Busted, asshole.

“Right.” I drop my head as fury starts to pump. We have discussed his work on numerous occasions and he hasn’t mentioned this once.

He puts his hand on my lap and grabs my hand. I smile sweetly. You are one sneaky son of a bitch.

“So lovely to finally meet you Natasha,” Tatiana purrs. “I’ve heard all about the woman who has finally tamed Joshua.”

Ha. What a joke! “I bet you have,” I purr.

I fake a smile at her as my eyes flick to Joshua who has started to perspire. Adrian smiles broadly and winks at me. He’s loving this.

“So how long have you been married?” she asks. My eyes drop to her enormous breasts. Good grief does anyone at all look at her face, she must wear a back brace under her clothing.

Huh, my eyes widen. Joshua squeezes my hand as I try to rip it from his gorilla grip.

“We are not married,” I snap. I hold out my hand. “I don’t see a ring on this finger … do you?”

She frowns at Joshua. “But I thought you said?” He coughs uncomfortably

“I bet you have,” I smile sarcastically. “Joshua’s stories get a little exaggerated sometimes and then on other times he totally leaves things out altogether, don’t you honey?” I raise my eyebrows.

Joshua sculls his coffee to escape my glare.

“I have to get going, lovely to see you again.” I smile at her as I stand.

Joshua stands. “I’ll walk you out.”

“Not necessary,” I smile. “See you later.” I storm out of the café with him hot on my heels.

“Seriously, Josh, go back inside,” I sigh.

“Natasha,” he snaps. “What was that about?”

I smile sweetly as I boil with anger on the inside, what an asshole. How could he not tell me about working with her? Act calm. Act calm, act fucking calm. I frown. “What are you talking about, Joshua?”

“Where are you going?” he asks as he grabs my hand.

“Out with my friends. I told you.”

He rolls his lips as he contemplates saying something.

“What is it you want to say Joshua?” I raise a brow in question.

“I didn’t tell you I worked with her because I knew you would lose your shit.” His eyes stay firmly on mine.