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“Liam, get the phone and don’t linger around the hospital,” he said firmly.
“Why the hell would I? It’s not what I’d call a good time,” I replied. “Are you sure you want me to bring it to the Hendersons’? I could just hold onto it and give it to you when you return to the resort.”
“I’m not sure how late I’ll be,” he replied.
“I came halfway around the world because you needed me in Tabiq, and I’m leaving right after your wedding. I hope we get to spend some time together that doesn’t include work, yours or mine,” I pushed.
Finn nodded. “I’ll let Reesa know that I’ll be having dinner with you tomorrow. Why don’t you meet me at the hospital around six? I know a great little restaurant I think you’ll like.”
“Sounds good.” I pulled out my keys and pointed at the front. “Looks like someone is getting impatient.”
Finn turned around and saw what I was talking about. Reesa stood in the doorway tapping her foot and glaring at us. He sighed as he headed inside.
I chuckled to myself as I got into my SUV and headed to the hospital. One thing I loved about being a bachelor was that I never had to worry that someone was waiting for me. I came and went as I pleased. And if I got annoyed, I lost their number and moved on. I worked hard at running one of the largest construction companies in Ireland. I couldn’t spend energy working hard at a relationship, too.
Better you than me, Finn. I’m happy with things just the way they are.
About fifteen minutes later, I pulled into the parking lot of the hospital. I’d spent a lot of time here lately meeting up with my brother after work. I wasn’t sure who was working harder, Finn or Reesa. They were both very dedicated to what they believed in. I hoped that somewhere along the way, they found common ground. They seem happy enough, but they are as different as night and day.
As I pulled into a spot, I realized this was my first time going to Finn’s office without him. The security guards knew my face, so that wouldn’t be an issue. And I was pretty sure the staff had stopped wondering about me as well. At least most of them. There seemed to be one person on the top floor who always peered out when I arrived. I’d caught sight of her a few times. I thought she might be one of the young nurses. The first few times I spotted her, I thought it was odd, but now I just expected it.
Sure enough, when I shut the SUV door and looked up, there she was, trying to stand in the shadows, but failing miserably.
I don’t know what came over me, but instead of ignoring her as usual, I waved. She instantly stepped back so she was no longer visible from where I stood.
Gotcha.
I waited a few seconds to see if she would reappear, but she didn’t. Sadly, I hoped this little cat and mouse game she was playing didn’t come to an end just because she knew that I’d seen her, that I was playing too. Even though I had no idea who she was, it had given me something to look forward to whenever I came here.
God, when did I get so damn desperate?
This next month couldn’t go by fast enough. I might just need to take a break and travel a little further afield. Someplace the women don’t look at me like I’m their enemy.
Before going inside to retrieve Finn’s phone, I looked up one last time. No movement. Is that why you keep an eye on me? You think I’m some horrible guy out to do harm?
I might not be the nicest man, but I hadn’t made many enemies. Just broke a few hearts, that’s all. With the women in Tabiq so damn scared of me, there was no chance I’d leave any broken hearts behind when I left.
