The Dating Tutor (11 page)

Not wanting to delay the inevitable any longer, Ellie touched her mother’s arm and brought her attention back around to the conversation they’d been having. “To answer your question, Jake was perfectly charming. Only problem…” She winced and took a deep breath as she geared up for the truth. “He’s gay.”

Her mother blinked at her in surprise. A full minute stretched on in uncomfortable silence before Cindy finally spoke. “Gay?”

“Yeah.” Ellie shrugged. “I had a lot of fun with him. He’s a great guy. But it was someone else who made the night really special for me.” Her eyes met Alec’s, and they shared a private look.

Perceptive as always, Cindy’s eyes widened and she leaned back in her chair to set them both with a suspicious look. “Tell me about this boy.” Though her words were full of stern uncertainty, her lips were pursed with a grin of delight. “What’s he like?”

“Well,” Ellie began. “He’s everything a girl could ever want…”

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