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“It’s hard not to like her.”
“Yes, and I’m not jealous of her anymore. She was there for Damien, and I’m thankful for that. The way Damien and I connect, I trust in us.” She nods in approval, and her voice turns to dreamy.
“What about babies?”
I sigh, there’s no need to pretend this subject doesn’t affect me.
“We both know how Damien is with my health. It’s a delicate and sore subject.”
“But what about you?”
“Half of me, the rational side, understands his concerns, but the other half, the woman who wants to be a mother, says no, no, no, I’m meant to carry a baby. I go from accepting to suffering in silence.” Even if I want a baby, I am realistic enough to know it will take time for my heart to heal completely, and whatever might affect my heart will also affect my healing progress.
“It's no solution, Bria.”
“It has to be for now. It’s rather selfish of me. I have this amazing man who absolutely adores me. I have everything I could wish for. We’re already a family with or without a baby.”
The conversation is light afterward, nothing heavy and not too emotional while finishing our drinks and enjoying the octopus. We gossip and make fun of the men, discuss recent fashion trends, and reminisce about our teenage years. It involves a lot of giggles and laughter and is the perfect way to end our afternoon.
Chapter Twenty-Two
BRIA
When Sophia hops out of the car after leaving the restaurant, I wave and lean into the seat back, pressing my phone to my ear. Damien answers on the second ring.
“Hi, baby.”
“I’m on my way back.”
“I’ll finish here and come home to you.” Home to me. Words with a direct link to my heart.
“Did you find a tuxedo?”
“Let me say, baby, you have a sexy man.”
I giggle and say, “It’s one reason I will marry you.”
“Good to know. What are the others? I’m sure it’s quite an extensive list,” he teases.
“Are you fishing for compliments?”
“Shamelessly, yes.”
“Hurry, and I’ll tell you in person.”
“Such a tease.”
Oh, he will see what a tease I can be when he gets home. I chuckle at the thought.
“See you soon.”
***
I hold my back straight with one leg crossed over the other, my eyes fixed on the entrance of our bedroom. With every passing second, my skin prickles in anticipation of Damien’s reaction to finding me seated in a plush armchair wearing only a black lace cutout teddy and heels.
The door clicks open, and my breath hitches. His deep voice calls my name, echoing in the silent penthouse. My red lips part. His tone rises when I don’t reply, and his steps speed up across the wooden floor.
I ache to answer him, the slight worry laced in his words almost undoes me, but he will find me soon, and all the concern will melt away.
