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“Next time, I’ll write up a detailed itinerary of my trip. It’ll bore you to death.”
His comment got an eye roll.
“You don’t need to go that far, Gray.”
Gray closed the gap between them. “Am I forgiven then?”
“I guess so.”
Her voice lacked much conviction, but he didn’t press the matter.
“Lets go eat then. Jason isn’t as good a chef as you or your dad, but he’s good.”
They walked into the dinning room together.
“Allison called yesterday. She’s all settled in Virginia.” His dad said as they sat down. “She likes it.”
Good, he’s not talking about the fundraiser anymore. He didn’t want Kiera thinking anymore about it or his trip to California.
By the time Kiera and Gray left, she looked forward to the next family dinner they attended.
“So what’s your verdict tonight?” Gray asked when they pulled away from his dad’s estate.
“It was nice. I had fun.”
“I noticed you talking a lot with Addie. Were you giving up some embarrassing stories about my brother?”
“No. I figured you and your brothers already told her all the good ones. We talked a little about the baby, and she gave me some tips on dealing with the media.”
“I got an earful about the baby, too. Heaven help me if I’m ever trapped in a room with both Trent and Jake. They’ll send me on baby overload.”
“Knock it off. You’re excited about being an uncle. You told me so.”
The streetlights cast enough light inside for her to see Gray smile. “Let’s keep that our little secret.”
Like the way Gray kept his attendance at the fundraiser from her a secret? The negative thoughts from earlier made a comeback. I’m not going to think he’s keeping secrets. She’d accept his explanation.
“You’re quiet over there. Everything okay?” Gray asked.
Kiera nodded. “Thinking about our trip. I need to pick up a few things. The washing machine ate my bathing suit last year, and my sandals have seen one too many summers.”
“I’m glad you mentioned that. How would feel if I gave you your present tonight instead of on your birthday?”
“I thought the trip was my present, Gray.” She could only guess the cost of the trip. She didn’t need him spending any more on her.
“No the trip is just an excuse to get you away from here and all to myself. Your birthday present took me a while to figure out, but I think you’re going to love it.”
She hoped he hadn’t gone overboard, but he did have her attention. “You’ve got me curious, but I don’t know. Maybe you should wait and give me time to guess. That’s half the fun.”
Gray smiled while they waited for a red light to change. “You’ll never guess this.”
“Is that a challenge? Well, now we’re definitely waiting.”
Chapter 12
That would’ve been much more enjoyable with Gray around. Kiera stepped out of the shower and dried off. At least in a few hours they’d be on a warm sunny Caribbean island. Nothing could beat that.
Kiera turned off the light and climbed into bed, her cell phone catching her attention. She had a text message.
