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The light turned red, and he reached over to caress the side of cheek.
“Did my answers exceed your expectations?”
“You have no idea.”
He eyed me with a grin. “I think I have some.”
“Why didn’t you tell me you saw me on my porch swing?’
“It wouldn’t change anything. I was already too late.”
“For what?”
There were moments in life when you knew they would be monumental. It was a memory you were going to carry to your grave. This was one of those instances for me.
When he simply stated…
“You were already my brother’s.”
Chapter Eighteen
Paige
About an hour and a half later, we were pulling into a boat marina in Port Charlotte.
“Are we going on a boat?”
“More like a yacht.”
“You rented a yacht for the day?”
“Mmm hmm.”
“Ah!” I jumped out of the car.
I explored my surroundings, taking notice of the huge marina holding all types of different boats and yachts as he grabbed my hand, leading me toward the most beautiful piece of machinery.
“Wow!” I exhaled, keeping up with his long stride.
The fresh air and ocean scent hit my senses in the best possible way. It was such a perfect day for boating. Living in Florida was hit or miss when it came to our weather. It was either sweat your balls off hot or the humidity was being your friend and it was beautiful.
Where you could stand outside, feel the breeze on your face, and enjoy the sun hitting you in all the right places. The view was breathtaking, the colors of the sky matched the hue of the water.
I pulled Adrian to the front of the yacht, on the bow.
I grabbed my phone from my back pocket and held it up high. He caught on, tugging me close into his chest as I snapped a picture of us. I hated staged photos, there was nothing like a candid image which was exactly our shot.
He helped me off the bow and I roamed the yacht while he spoke to what I assumed was the owner. This space had the works, four bedroom suites, full kitchen, dining and living room. A flatscreen that slid up from the lower cabinets with a click of a button.
I couldn’t believe he set this up on his own. As far as first dates were concerned, he was definitely setting the bar high. The fridge and liquor bar were fully stocked. There were even snacks and drinks for us.
I smiled when I opened the fridge, seeing my favorite Hint water and chocolate covered strawberries. A huge staple for me. How Adrian had known that truly signified how much he knew about me. It was crazy. He was leaving a lasting impression I’d remember forever.
I smiled at the thought as he wrapped his arms around my waist from behind me, causing me to lean into his embrace.
“You’re awfully affectionate.”
“And that surprises you?” He rubbed his facial hair on my neck, making me giggle.
