Sex and Lies. Donna Hill

lives she often questioned whether or not she’d made all the right choices; from settling down and getting married to settling for a job she could do with her eyes closed. Each time she asked the question the answer was still the same— yes. Besides, she had what neither of them had—a loving husband and a secret life. Inwardly she smiled.

      “Enough about me,” Savannah said before they got on a roll that would last through brunch. “What have you two been up to?”

      Dani and Mia alternated with stories about their latest clients while Savannah tried to concentrate on the nonstop chatter, saying all the appropriate “Mmm, hmms” at all the right places and laughing on cue. But her mind was elsewhere. She had what the girls would call a DDD— a damned difficult dilemma. Under normal circumstances she would happily spill her tale all over the white linen tablecloth and listen with amazement as Dani and Mia put their personal spin on what she needed to do. More often than not they were on point. This time as much as she needed their savvy wisdom, she couldn’t risk it.

      As Mia predicted, the food was incredible. The service was top-notch and Mia had penciled Trio in as a restaurant to recommend. Of course, before they could leave, Mia gained introductions to the owner and manager.

      “You did good,” Savannah said to Mia as they made their way to the boat.

      Mia grinned, flashing a dimple beneath her right eye. “Gotta keep my contacts fresh. My clients only expect the best.” Mia linked her arm through Savannah’s. “How’s the ‘family planning’ going?” she asked in a soft voice.

      Savannah’s expression mirrored her internal disappointment. “So far, no good,” she said. “But we’ll keep trying.”

      “It will happen when the time is right.”

      Savannah tilted her head and rested it momentarily on Mia’s shoulder. “I hope so. That’s the only thing missing in our marriage.”

      “What’s the only thing missing in your marriage?” Dani cut in with her supersonic hearing.

      “A baby,” Savannah said.

      “It ain’t all it’s cracked up to be. Just think, if you had a baby, you’d be home changing Pampers instead of hanging with your girls.”

      “That much is true,” Mia conceded. “And what about furthering your career? A baby would definitely put a damper on that.”

      Savannah drew in a long breath. “I could always go back to school. It would just take longer.”

      “Hmm,” the duo hummed in unison.

      “Listen, sis, if it’s for you and Blake it will happen and as much as I detest stinky diapers I’d be in your corner, girl. You know that,” Dani said.

      “Me, too,” Mia said, giving Savannah a squeeze.

      Savannah smiled. “Thanks.” She knew as tough as they pretended to be about permanent relationships and kids, they were true softies at heart. Beneath all the glitz and glamour of Mia and Dani they were both searching for Mr. Right.