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And I can’t get enough of him. He’s the ultimate mega-hot bad boy whose savage heart has been tamed by the love of a good woman. Isn’t that what we all dream and fantasize about?
I’m still not certain whether it was the excitement and relief of the moment when we saved Nick but…Bash kind of, sort of proposed.
And yes, my heart leaped into my throat, but I realized that under the circumstances, I shouldn’t take it to heart. It’s hard to believe that it’s only been three months since we met at his car crash. It feels like we’ve been together for ages, like we’ve known each other forever. Living with him feels like the most natural thing in the world. Being apart, now that would be strange and ugly.
But marriage? Someday, sure, but knowing how hectic my life is about to become, I’m in no rush to start making big plans. Let me get through my residency first, then we can talk nuptials. Oh, geez, don’t even get me started about starting a family. I’m likely going to be one of those women who don’t start having children until their forties.
I check the time. It’s 5:38 p.m., it’s one of those rare occasions where I’m home but Sebastian’s still at work. He’s asked me to meet him uptown at the Art Gallery because there is a famous Russian artist on exhibition, he’d like me to see. We’ll have dinner afterward.
I don a pair of khaki slacks, a white linen shirt, and a navy blue blazer. I slip on a nice pair of Gucci pumps that he bought me to spice up my casual look and so I’m not so short aside his six-foot-two frame. A headband holds my hair back from my face, but I keep it loose in the back.
I’m to meet him at 6:30, with traffic I should leave now so I won’t be late. I roll my eyes at this. Apparently, tardiness is one of Bash’s little pet peeves.
Before I leave, I pop in to check on Nick, and see if he needs anything.
I knock lightly in case he’s asleep.
“Come in,” he says in his thick accent.
“Hey, how are you doing?” I lean in still holding onto the door.
He’s propped up on his pillows and we’ve set a little tv tray next to him for his meals.
“I’m doing ok, just a little uh…stir crazy.”
I chuckle. “You just let your body heal a little longer then we’ll get you up walking around.”
He smirks. “Yes, doctor.”
“I’m about to go meet Bash. Do you need anything before I go? Something to drink, fluff your pillows?”
He frowns a little. “I will be alone?”
“Tessa’s just running a little late, but she’ll be here in about fifteen more minutes.”
His expression grows somber and he nods. “I will be fine. You go.”
I look askance at him. “You sure? I can stick around until she arrives.”
His face breaks into a mercurial smile and he chuckles. “I’m just pulling your foot.”
I laugh. “My leg?”
“Sure, why not?” he grins.
“Ha, you made a funny. Anyway, I gotta go. Be good, you.”
He waves his hand and I shut his door back.
I text Sebastian.Tessa won’t be here for another 10 minutes. I don’t want to leave patient-Nick unattended.
I immediately see the three dots on the screen indicating he’s replying.
That’s fine. Text me when you’re on your way.
Will do. XOXO
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