CHAPTER 42

Peyton rolled her eyes. “Yeah, I did. I met him at the cafe where he spilled his coffee on me. I just ran into him again downtown and he asked if I wanted to go for drinks. Finn and I aren’t exclusive. We’ve only been on two dates and besides, I’m done with the whole long-term relationship thing, remember? This is the new Peyton. Playing the field and having fun while she’s still young.”

“O-kay,” Mia said.

“Come on Mia,” Peyton whined. “I need this. I need to forget about that whole mess with Dale and what better way to move on than dating two me? Besides, Daniel’s kind of cute in an adorable puppy sort of way and he might have some equally good-looking friends.” She dangled the bait and hoped Mia would be distracted enough to go for it.

“Good-looking friends, huh?” Mia said her voice musing.

“A-huh,” Peyton said. “And not deadbeats either,” she added. “Businessmen. In suits.”

Mia sighed. Peyton knew that would get her across the line. Mia had a little crush o