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Share Us
“Why not?”
“Because you’re too selfish to share me,” she says simply. “And a baby is almost a constant cockblock.”
Shit. Yep, definitely didn’t think of that. I look around, finding my keys on the counter and grabbing them before heading to the door.
“Where are you going?” she calls.
“We need more condoms.”
JUST WHEN YOU THINKeverything is going perfectly, it goes wrong. It’s practically a law. We should’ve known it would happen with the bar. But as Cam and I stand here, looking at the mold the inspector found inside one of the upstairs walls, neither one of us saw it coming.
“We’re going to have to tear out all the drywall up here,” Cam says. “We’ll get it all cleared out and then have someone come to take care of the mold.”
“May as well insulate it after,” I add.
He nods. “It’ll tack on some time, but you’re right. It’ll help keep it warm downstairs in the winter.”
Sighing, I take out my phone and send a text to Laiken. We had planned to go out later, but it looks like I’m going to be here for the rest of the day. And every day this week, for that matter.
Enjoy lunch with Mali, babe. Looks like I’m going to be stuck at the bar. We have to rip out the upstairs walls. Feel free to join us if you want. ??
So much for almost being done with this place.
Everything is changing.Somehow, I went from crushing on my brother’s best friend, to being married to him all in the course of a summer. I wouldn’t trade the life I live for the world. I have everything I’ve ever wanted falling right into my lap. But it’s still nice to have one thing that isn’t any different—and that’s my friendship with Mali.
I love Hayes with all of my heart, and truly believe I’m meant to spend the rest of my life with him. But Mali is my soulmate. She’s that one person who will have my back, no matter what it is or how much I fucked up. She’s my forever friend. The one who always seems to amaze me with her strength and resilience. Though I will say, I do still worry about her. She’s the strongest person I know, but even diamonds have a weak spot.
Pulling into her driveway, I notice Monty’s car. He must be back from Aspen. Apparently, his family has a house out there, and they always go this time of year. I’m surprised he didn’t reach out when he got home, but as I get out and notice the flowers in Mali’s hands, I’m starting to understand why.
“Hey, babes,” Mali says to me.
“Hey. We still going to lunch?”
She nods. “Let me just go get my purse.”
“Okay,” I tell her, and she leaves me outside with Monty. “How was your trip?”
“It was really good,” he replies. “Put a lot into perspective. The mountains have a way of doing that.”
Whateverthat’ssupposed to mean. “That’s great! I’m glad you enjoyed it. You deserve good things.”
His grin widens. “I do, don’t I?”
Only a second later, Mali comes out and smiles at me. “Ready to go?”
“Yep,” I answer, then look at Monty. “Are you coming with us?”
He shakes his head. “I have a few things to take care of. Unpacking and all that.”
That’s weird. He just got back, and he came straight here? But as we go to leave, he gives me a quick hug and then plants one right on Mali’s lips.
What. The. Fuck.
My eyes widen, and Mali subtly flips me off. Having been her best friend since we were old enough to know what a best friend is, I’ve seen my fair share of her hooking up with someone. And I can tell thatthisis not something she’s into. But she goes with it, forcing a smile on her face as he pulls away.
“I’ll see you later, babe,” he tells her.
My lips press together as I try to keep from both laughing and freaking out. He and I wave at each other, and he smiles at Mali once more before getting into his Range Rover and driving off. The second he’s gone, I turn to her.
