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I go to type yet another defense but hesitate, because I know Vi is just looking out for me.But it’s not Luca’s fault that I caught feelings, just like it’s not his fault he doesn’t feel the same way.It’s just the way it is.
Violet: I can hear you thinking from Manhattan, you know ...
London: He’s my best friend.
Violet: Yep.And he’s also a boyfriend with no benefits that’s stopping you from getting one with ALL the good benefits.That’s all I’m saying.
London: Message received.
I spot Luca crossing the street and walking towards the coffee shop.My heart skips a beat at the sun glistening off the light flecks in his raven hair.No, don’t even go there, London.
Violet: Please just call the sexy brother guy.Go during the day for a coffee if that’s easier.Just take that toe and dip it in the pool of single Chicago hotties.What’s the worst that could happen?
London: I could like him.
Violet: And that’s exactly why you NEED to do it, Bridge.
London: My breakfast date is here.Talk later.
Violet: Say hi to Luca for me and give him a punch in the nuts for being an idiot.
I snort and shake my head just as Luca walks through the front door, making a beeline for our booth.The smile on his face grows the closer he gets.
“Sorry, I’m late.But look at you, looking all ‘boss lady beautiful’ today.I approve,” he says before planting a hand on the table and bending down to kiss my cheek.
He shifts back and slides onto the seat opposite me.My cheeks heat a little but I distract myself with watching the way his biceps flex against the flimsy cotton sleeves of his tee as he sits.
“What were you grinning about anyway?”he asks.
I wave my phone in the air.“Just texting with my sister.She says hi, by the way.”
“Well, say hi back.”He reaches over the table and nabs my cup, lifting it to his lips and closing his eyes with a guttural moan as he takes a healthy gulp.
I narrow my gaze at him, grabbing my cup back and shooting him a mock scowl.“My coffee.Get your own.”
Luca clutches at his chest like he’s wounded.“That hurts, Lonnie.God, it’s hard to find a good best friend these days.”
I gasp and chuck a napkin at him.“Take that back.You know you’d be lost without me.”
He just winks at me with a chuckle before waving a hand in the air to call the waitress over.
“I would,” he says, his expression turning serious before the moment is gone and a smirk appears.“But I guess Icouldorder my own.”
“You do that then.”I cradle the cup in my hands, unable to wipe the smile off my face.“And while you’re at it, you’re buying me breakfast.”
His green eyes warm as he looks over at me again.“Was planning on it anyway.You know I’ll always look after my best girl.”
I fan myself and flutter my lashes his way.“Oh God, please buy me breakfast, Luc.I’d besohonored.”
“Kids these days.So disrespectful,” he retorts, his lips twitching.Thankfully, that’s when Molly, the same waitress who serves us often, stops in front of us.
“Hey, you two.Just the usual today?”she says, tablet in hand and stylus poised to enter our order.
“Absolutely.And better add another white chocolate soy latte for Lonnie, too, sinceapparentlyI still don’t have sharing rights after almost three years of friendship.”Luc rolls his eyes before a wicked grin curves his lips, and I can almost hear Molly’s inner fan girl swoon from here.Then again, who can blame her?Luc has this charm about him that wins over anyone and everyone he comes in contact with.He’s just that kind of guy.It’s kind of annoying in an ‘I wish I was the only woman in the room he did it to’ way.I wonder if there’ll ever be a day that he doesn’t affect me like this ...
“So what’s new?”I ask.
“Well apparently I’m being summoned for a suit fitting on Friday.”
