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Chapter 8
Paul
I’ve just come in from New York City.
I had to go back to the city in the interim of our father’s death to take care of some business.
I’m an extremely successful real estate investor and developer. I have several projects going on in NYC and a few overseas as well.
Right now, I’m in one of the large, sumptuous bedrooms in the house. Father’s mansion never gets old. It’s home.
Though George Belcourt is not my true father per se, he and I have built an unusually close relationship over the years. He married my mother, Sylvia, when I was a boy, no more than ten years old.
And even though they divorced shortly after, George remained the most real father I’ve ever known.
I think my brothers and I all thought that he would live forever. He was just that kind of man. So much life and personality in him.
I strive to be half the man that he was.
To say that a hole has been left in my heart and in our family is an understatement. That’s why I’m back here, out in the country house. I want to help in whatever way I can.
I know the staff in the town are dismayed by his loss. I’m dismayed too, but I’m dealing with my grief in my own way—by burying myself in my work as always.
The only light that’s been present this entire month since his death is this new girl named Meg that I met the other day at the party. I know that she works here, and I’m anxious to find out exactly who she is and where she came from.
I’ve hardly seen her at the house. I’ve caught a glimpse of her out in the garden here and there, but for the most part, I’ve been back in the city, and she’s been here. We’ve been kept apart, but that’s all about to change.
There’s a dinner tonight. A family dinner of sorts.
I’ve taken the liberty of hiring the hottest chef in New York City to come out and cook for us. My brothers and I have become accustomed to certain standards, especially when it comes to food.
So I’m in my room, trying to get my tie fitted right for dinner, when Evan comes in.
“Hey, brother, you’re back from the city at last,” he says.
“Yes, well, work couldn’t be avoided. I had so much to do. I really shouldn’t even be out here now. But I’m trying to help get father’s estate settled,” I say.
“Well, I have a surprise for you. You remember Meg, don’t you?” he asks.
I stop what I’m doing and look at him directly. What’s he getting at?
Of course I remember Meg. Who could forget her?
“I remember her. Doesn’t she work here?” I ask as though I am disinterested.
He slaps me on the back and says, “That’s exactly right. She works here. Only I removed her from her obligations tonight so that she can join us for dinner. I thought you’d want to know.”
That’s a surprise indeed. Suddenly, my night has taken a turn for the better.
I can imagine myself doing very naughty things to Meg. She’s the most gorgeous woman I think I’ve ever seen, and she’s been on my mind these past several days.
I’m used to bedding women quickly. When I see something I like, I just go after it.
But with Meg, it’s different. Something about her has made me want to pull back and to wait for a bit. I haven’t had time to even talk to her since that one magical night watching the fireworks.
“Meg’s coming to dinner, huh? At least we’ll have some stimulating conversation. The girl has a very solid head on her shoulders,” I say.
“She certainly does,” Evan agrees. “I’ll see you at dinner.”
