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They both laughed.
Aleks got the conversation back on track. “I’ll have my assistant set up the interviews for later this week.”
“Sounds good. I need some time to get the site in order anyway.”
“Listen, we’re having a baby shower for Martina and Rob this weekend. I want you to come.” Aleks sat back in his chair.
Milton knew he wouldn’t take no for an answer. But he tried anyway. “I’m going to be really busy, I don’t think–”
“You’re coming, and that’s the end of it. Don’t think you’re going to be hibernating while you’re in town. It’s been too many years since we’ve all hung out together and we’re not wasting the time.”
“All right.” Milton held his hands up in defense. “Still pushy as ever.”
“Damn straight.” Aleks slapped his hands down on his large desk. “Do you remember where Rob’s parents live?”
“I think so. In the Markland area, right?”
Aleks nodded. “I’ll email you the address and the directions just in case. There will be a lot of lovely ladies there. Unless of course you have someone waiting for you at home.”
“No. No girlfriend at the moment.” Or during any moments in the last five years. His life was already too complicated without adding the expectations and disappointments of a relationship.
“Then we’re getting you laid.”
A burst of laughter flew out of Milton’s mouth. “I don’t exactly need your help to get laid.”
“When was the last time you got laid?”
“I get laid,” Milton blurted out in defense. “But I don’t particularly like dating. Or relationships. Or the whole marriage and children thing.”
“You’ll change your mind.” Aleks gave him a sly grin.
“Mr. Reformer, all high and mighty now that he’s settled down. Let’s not forget that you were the most commitment-phobic male in the area. Hell, the entire country.”
“And I was wrong.”
Milton couldn’t get over the transformation of his friend. He was happy that both Rob and Aleks had found happiness, but they didn’t have a curse hanging over their head. They didn’t bring a fate of death with them into their relationships.
“I’m not trying to marry you off, buddy.” Aleks placed his hands palm down on the desk. “But we are going to find you a playmate.”
Milton shrugged. There was no use arguing with Aleks. “I guess I don’t have a choice.”
“Not at all.” Aleks smirked. “And what better place to meet women than at a baby shower?”
Chapter 3
“You’re looking mighty cute today, Amie. Big date?” Amie’s customer sat down on the long massage table then spread her body out along the soft leather.
Amie bent over the small sink. Her red sundress hiked up her legs as she washed her hands with lime-scented soap. The sundress, her hair style, all of it was a huge leap from her usual choice of attire–yoga pants and racer back tank tops.
“I’m going to a baby shower.”
“Oh, I love baby showers,” the woman cooed as she brought her hands up and clasped them together, resting them on her chest. “Babies are wonderful, aren?
??t they?” Her head turned toward Amie, and her eyes sparkled in that motherly way. Amie hoped one day to have that same sparkle in her own eyes.
“Yes, they are.” Amie dried her hands with a white, fluffy towel. She still couldn’t comprehend that her best friends were going to have a baby–Rob and Martina.
“Dear, am I going to make you late?” Maggie jerked up off the table as if suddenly realizing she was a burden. “We can reschedule if you need to leave.”
