The Reluctant Cinderella. Christine Rimmer

be to speak frankly to Carly about it.”

      Megan’s stomach felt as if a big, hard fist was squeezing it. “To tell her that I’m dating Greg….”

      “That’s right,” said Angela.

      Megan cringed and Angela saw it. She spoke more gently. “It wouldn’t be such a terrible thing for you, either, you know? If for once in your life you went after what you wanted instead of always going along with what everyone else wants.”

      “I go after what I want.”

      “In your work, yes. But on Danbury Way…?” Angela answered her own question with a shake of her golden head. “Look. Just think about it, okay?”

      “I can’t, Ange. I won’t. I’m not getting anything going with Greg Banning, so there’s no reason for me to ever talk to Carly about it.”