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I won’t lie and say that I don’t miss being part of my grandfather’s empire, but nothing beats this.
Nothing at all. I know I could have lost Aurora for good.
Another few days pass, and although I know we should head back to New York soon, I have no desire to do so. Neither does she.
Our family and friends have left us alone, and I purposely made sure I switched off everything to do with life in New York. We haven’t even seen my mom.
The weekend goes by, and we start Monday morning on the beach.
We’re just about to head into the sea when a car comes into view, rolling down the strip in the distance.
It’s not my mother’s car. It looks like a rental, but there’s only one man I know of who would set out to drive a classic Land Rover that looks like it could belong to Crocodile Dundee.
“Who is that?” Aurora asks, slipping into my arms.
“My grandfather.” I’m guessing, but I sound as certain as if I knew beforehand that he’d be coming to visit us.
We exchange a curious glance, and moments later, I’m proven right when the car pulls up outside the house and my grandfather jumps out, but I wonder what would bring him all this way to see me.
Unlike his usual office attire, he’s wearing a straw fedora with a loose short-sleeved shirt and shorts.
We look different, too. I’m wearing shorts, and Aurora is in her bikini. The two of us are so tanned from being out in the sun all day, we might look unrecognizable.
Grandfather smiles at us with adoration, his gaze taking in our lackadaisical appearance. “Mr. and Mrs. Grayson, I apologize for crashing in on your love nest.”
“You know you never have to apologize.” I smile back at him and hold out my hand to give his a firm handshake.
“Hi, Mr. Grayson.” Aurora leaves my side and gives my grandfather a quick hug.
“Please, dear, I think it’s time you called me Bradford.”
Aurora smiles. “Okay,Bradford. It’s really good to see you.”
“And you. I hope you don’t mind if I steal your husband away for a few minutes.”
“Not at all.” She glances back at me with a spark of excitement in her eyes. I know she’s thinking his presence must mean something to do with the company. I’m thinking the same, but I’ve taught myself to never assume.
“Goddess, why don’t you put on that coffee you like? We’ll join you in a little while,” I tell her.
“Sure.” She nods and saunters away, glancing back at me before she disappears into the house.
“Knight Grayson, you’re a hard man to find when you want to get lost.” Grandfather gives me a once-over and shifts his weight from one foot to the other.
I search his eyes and study his face, taking note of the lightness in his expression. “Didn’t think anyone would be looking for me so soon.”
“Only someone with an offer that might tempt you back to New York. Then again, you and your wife look real homey out here. And I see the appeal of being the only two people on this island of yours.”
“We’re happy.” Although my tone reflects my positivity, I’m sure he can see he’s got my interest hooked like a fish to an irresistible bait.
“It’s wonderful to see you two together again and happy, but I’m hoping you’ll hear me out.”
“Of course, I will. Let’s go sit over here.” I cock my head toward the chairs across from us.
We walk over and sit, then he looks at me with that pride I’ve only ever seen when he conquers some asset or lands a deal.
“So, what’s this offer of yours?” I ask.
“Since you left, I’ve been thinking long and hard about what to do, until the answer came to me.” He chuckles.
