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“Because it belonged to Grant’s grandfather.”
“I see.”
Chelsea looked across at Mary Ellen. She was keeping her gaze fixed on the road ahead, but she had a knowing smile on her face. “Don’t look like that. I was just thinking about it. The winery was over there.” She pointed past Mary Ellen. “That’s what made me think.”
“Sure it was.”
“Whatever.” Chelsea laughed. She couldn’t argue that she’d been thinking about Grant again. “Anyway, enough of you giving me a hard time over Grant. I think I should turn it around on you. Are you going to talk to Antonio?”
“What?” Mary Ellen’s cheeks flushed. “Nobody told me he was going to be there.”
“Why would they? I mean, it’s not like you’re interested in him or need to know so you can prepare yourself or anything.”
Mary Ellen shot her an evil look before turning her attention back to the road. “No, it isn’t.”
“Oh, come on, Mary El. I think you should stop ogling him from afar and go for it. You haven’t dated anyone in ages.”
“And when I do, it won’t be Antonio. He doesn’t date anyway. He just screws around. He’s a good-looking guy. He’s loaded, and he’s got that kind of personality that women are just attracted to. That’s not someone you date; that’s someone you have a one-nighter with. If he weren’t your cousin, and if I were guaranteed not to ever see him again, then I might.”
“You should.”
Mary Ellen laughed. “No, I shouldn’t. Leave it alone, Chels.”
Chelsea shrugged. “Okay, I just think the two of you would make a gorgeous couple.”
“Ha. You know I have to agree with you there. He’s so tall and dark and … see, you’ve got me going again, but it’s not realistic. I’d be happier with a poster of him than a date with him. I’m superficial. I like the way he looks, but I really don’t think much of him as a person. He’s too cocky, too arrogant.”
Chelsea laughed. “He’s cocky, but he’s not arrogant. He’s a sweetie once you get to know him.”
“I’ll just have to take your word for that since I’m not likely to get to know him.” She turned off the highway and drove down the lane that led to Gene’s house. “Do you know who’s going to be here?”
“You mean other than Antonio?”
Mary Ellen glowered at her. “You know I do.”
“Okay, okay. Obviously, Cam and Piper. Smoke and Laura are coming over with Mom and Dad.”
“I didn’t know they were in town.”
“It wasn’t planned. They just stopped in on their way home, and once Mom told them about Gene’s little get-together, they decided to stick around.”
“That’s so cool. It makes me realize how much history Gene has with your family. He still means so much to Smoke, and Smoke was gone before I ever knew you.”
“Yeah. Gene’s flown for us since I was a little kid. He was like Smoke’s mentor when he was younger. I remember whenever we used to go anywhere as a family, Smoke always sat up front with Gene, so he could learn about flying.”
“Aww, that’s so sweet.” Mary Ellen shot her a quick grin. “I will admit that your eldest brother is another one I wouldn’t mind having a poster of.”
Chelsea laughed. “You and just about every other woman I know. He used to be like Antonio until he met Laura.”
“Wow. I can’t imagine that. I don’t know him too well, but he strikes me as the devoted husband, a one-woman man.”
Chelsea laughed. “He is now, but that wasn’t always the case. He just found his perfect match. You never know, you could be Antonio’s perfect match. You could be the one he settles down for.”
Mary Ellen laughed out loud. “Drop it, would you? I could not be that woman, nor would I want to be. I told you, he’s not my type, not as a person.”
“Okay, sorry. I’ll stop teasing.”
“Thank you.” Mary Ellen pulled into Gene’s driveway. “Wow. It looks like we’re late.”
