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She and her sister had been through hell and back after their parents’ mysterious deaths in that fire. Even though arson was officially ruled out, Blue suspected it was suspicious nonetheless. She didn’t get Courtney worked up but always trained her to be on her guard, keep in touch at all times and keep her cell phone turned on in case Blue had to reach her or vice versa.
At least now, she could keep a close eye on her. Courtney knew about the reputation of the Romero Resort or the Rom Res as the young kids were calling it these days. It was as secure as a National Defense camp. She would be fine and that gave Blue a lot of much needed reassurance.
“Yes,” Blue grinned, as if she could read her sister’s silent pleas. “You can stay at the Res for the rest of the summer as long as we keep in contact.”
Courtney playfully rolled her eyes. “Yes, of course.”
The mouth-watering aroma of the seafood dishes wafted by Blue’s nostrils. Hmm. She realized after her dramatic day that she hadn’t really had much to eat and she was famished.
It looked as if Zack would be having dinner with her tonight, after all, she mused trying to avoid grinning. She couldn’t wait for his return.
The kitchen staff had soon brought in countless dishes while Blue and the rest of the family including Lucas and Maxine and Antonio and Lucy were engaged in light conversation. She also got a chance to meet Jules and Dion, Zack's other brothers. Troy, apparently, was out of town on a crucial business deal and couldn’t make it back in time.
This was marvellous.
Blue loved the way the family lived no matter how busy they were in their daily endeavors and businesses they made time for each other. Especially their elderly grandfather. How admirable. Of course, it was noble that they had not forgotten where they came from. It was Toni who helped them with a boost to give them all a good start in life after learning of their existence. And of course, they hadn’t forgotten. The only thing he’d asked of them, she had read once, was that they never forget the importance of family.
Without those you love around you, money and business equate to nothing. It was an empty existence. And if one was too busy for friends and family—then one was just too busy, she remembered a quote from one of the speeches he presented at the Annual Ball that she was sent to cover for Channel 31 News. Those were the days. She was an outsider looking into the world of the Romero family. Covering their every move, some of them. And now? She was amongst them. How strange life could be in throwing some unexpected curve balls.
Never burn your bridges, she’d learned early in life. It was a good thing she had gone out of her way to clear her name with them after that media scandal involving Lucas. Blue would have had enemies from this powerful family instead of being asked to do a documentary about them—and later, dining with them.
“Sorry, we’re late,” Zack walked into the dining room with his brother, Carl, looking exquisite. He had showered and changed into a crisp shirt and gray pants. He looked magnificent. This man would probably look hot washing dishes.
Washing.
Oh, the sexual thoughts that seeped into her mind as she thought of Zack’s hot, muscular body naked with dripping water cascading off his slippery skin.
Blue blinked her eyes emphatically. Oh, no. She was not going there. She really needed to keep her whirling thoughts in control. Not the place. Not the time. Thank God it wasn’t possible to read people’s minds and vice versa. That was all she could think of. That was one thing she hoped they’d never discover: how to eavesdrop on people’s private thoughts.
“You’re just in time,” Toni called out, his hands clasped in front of him. She caught Toni glancing at her and then to Zack. Blue wondered what that was about but decided to ignore it.
Blue had to keep from looking at Zack who happened to be seated across the table from her. She spoke at great length with Shelly who was beside her. Shelly was such a warm and friendly person. It shouldn’t surprise her since she was a new addition to the Romero family herself and it couldn’t have been easy marrying an older man with grandchildren almost her age. Blue was sure Shelly had experienced her share of family politics before being accepted into the inner circle.
