He frowns and nods but turns to leave. I wait about two minutes, then slip back into the party myself. I stand on the outskirts of the crowd, observing and making sure everything is as it should be.

Bethaney comes up beside me. “So… I saw you and Andrew come out of the back hallway a little bit ago. What’s going on with the two of you?”

I swallow hard. Oh shit. Turning to face her, I give her a look I hope says, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“Don’t try to hide it. I know what you two were probably doing back there.”

My cheeks heat in embarrassment.

“I’m not gonna tell anyone, don’t worry. Richie and I do that kinda stuff all the time. It’s more fun if you think you might get caught, am I right?” She waggles her eyebrows. “Here, you look like you need this.”

She passes me a fresh glass of that pink stuff and I take it and practically chug the whole thing.

What will Andrew say when he finds out Bethaney is on to us? I was the one worried tonight, so we never really discussed the problem. I’m not sure how Andrew would feel if we were outed.

“Please don’t say anything.”

She meets my gaze. “I said I wouldn’t, but like, duh. It’s been obvious he’s into you since you started coming into the office, just sayin’.”

“You think so?” I finish what’s left of my drink.

“Absolutely. The way he looks at you with puppy-dog eyes when you’re talking or coming up with ideas for the party. How he used to walk you all the way down to the lobby anytime you left? The fact that he suggested you for the party in the first place and offered to help you with it? He doesn’t strike me as the kind of guy who enjoys party planning.”

I can’t help but laugh. “True enough.”

Sometimes I think I could actually be friends with Bethaney. She’s not what she first appears, not really.

I glance over to see Andrew talking with one of the other partners. He’s not really what he seems at first either.

“Anyway, I’m going to go dance for a bit before karaoke. I have my perfect song picked out. Can’t wait!” She takes a couple of steps away then spins back around. “You want another of those drinks?”

I hold up the now empty glass as my stomach rumbles. “Sure thing.”

“All right. I’ll circle back around after I grab myself one.” She disappears into the crowd.

We’re a few songs into karaoke and I’m wondering what I was so worried about. This is actually a lot of fun! In fact, I’m having the best time tonight!