His Runaway Queen (Effie and Leo) novel Chapter 12

Chapter 11-1

Effie

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When Leandro walked through the door, it was a shock for sure. I knew that I was probably pale, but I took a deep breath and let it out and then stood up. I planned on denying that I even knew who he was. I planted a smile on my face and said, “Hello, welcome to Rosa’s bakery. What can I get for you today?”

He just smirked at me and stood there staring at me for a few minutes before he finally spoke. It took everything in me not to shiver at the sound of his voice. I always loved his voice, it was so deep and sexy. How about you, my Effie girl? Are you on the menu?” he asked me with a smirk. I tried not to let him see

hat I was affected by him knowing who I was and played dumb.

I’m sorry but I dont know an Effie. My name is Rosa, so what can I get for ya?” I asked again. “Nice try,

Effie, but I know that it’s you, baby. I would know you anywhere. You can change your hair and start

wearing contacts, but I know you. Probably better than anyone else does,” he said. I was getting pissed

because he wouldn’t just believe me and go the hell away.

So I said, “Once again, I’m not this Effie girl that you’re talking about. And if you’re this much of an ass that you’re harassing a complete stranger, then I can see why your girl ran from you. And My hair is dyed yea,

out the eyes are not contacts. I’m not who you are looking for. Now either order something or leave. I don’t have time to stand here all day arguing with your delusional self,” I snarked to him.

could tell that he was getting pissed at me for not just falling to my knees at his feet. But it wouldn’t ever happen. I don’t plan to ever let him hurt me again. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. I’m nobody’s fool and I will not let another man, especially this man, hurt me. I have my son to think

about.

He took a deep breath in and let it back out again. “I’m not stupid Effie Collins. I know who you are and you are pissing me off by denying it. You are my Effie girl, the love of my life, and apparently the mother of my son as well. We will be having words about you keeping my boy from me to by the way. You’re lucky that I don’t bend you over my knee and smack your ass for keeping him from me,” he growled, yes growled at

1. me.

I just smirked at him and said, “If that’s how you speak to your girl, then it’s no wonder she left your ass. And I do have a son, but he doesn’t have a dad. I went the turkey baster rout. You know, artificial insemination because I wanted to be a mom. I’ve also never had a man, I prefer to be alone. Last time that I will say this, so make sure that you fucking listen. I am not your Effie, whatever, My name is Rosa Kelly and you need to order or leave. I have better things to do than to argue with you about someone that is

not me.”

I was getting really pissed at Leandro and him not just leaving. I didn’t want to put up with him or even see him after the shit that he pulled with me. I need to do some research and see if they have business here in this town. Because if they do, then it might just be time to pack up and move again.

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