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She laughs so loudly that Hugo and the boys look over at us.
“I remember that. When he was going on and on about my bikini that day at the beach.”
“Yes.” I laugh too. “So I don’t think he will appreciate you getting all swoony over Archer’s twinkly eyes.”
“He does have a possessive streak,” she chuckles as she wipes a tear from her eye.
“It’s kind of cute the way you two are so into each other,” I say with a sigh.
“Hmm.” She looks into the distance with a dreamy expression on her face.
“Mom,” I snap. “Are you thinking dirty things about Papi right now?” I pull a face to make my disgust obvious.
“No.” She frowns at me.
I shake my head and lean back. “Liar.” I shake my head and lean back.
“Don’t call your mother a liar, Lucia,” she pretends to chastise me.
“What if there are no guys like that out there for me, Mom? What if I never find anyone who looks at me the way Papi looks at you?” I sigh.
She reaches over and squeezes my hand in hers. “For you, my beautiful daughter, there is a whole world of love and opportunity. I promise you.” Then she lifts my hand to her lips and kisses it softly.
CHAPTER 10
LUCIA
I sing along to the radio as I drive. Jax sits in the passenger seat chuckling to himself every time I can’t hit the high note. It’s Friday afternoon and we have finished our last meeting for the week. I know he doesn’t usually work office hours but he’s tried to have a little structure for my first week, before he allows me anywhere near the real business of my father’s organization—where all of the fun stuff happens.
I’m driving today because he declared he needs a day off from being my chauffeur, which is fine by me. I love driving. It gives me a sense of freedom.
My phone rings and Archer’s face flashes up on the screen of my dash. My finger hovers over the button. I’m not sure I want to take this call with Jax listening in.
“You not going to answer that?” he asks.
I roll my eyes and press the button to answer.
“Hey, Lu,” Archer’s smooth, deep voice fills the car.
“Hey,” I reply.
“You still on for tonight? We need to get my favorite chick a big fat—”
“Archer!” I interrupt him before he finishes that sentence. “You’re on speaker and my dad’s friend is in the car.”
“Your dad’s friend?” he purrs. “Not Mr. Decker by any chance?”
“Yes,” I reply.
“Well, hello, handsome. Remember me?” Archer immediately camps it up and Jax rolls his eyes.
“Hello, Mr. Henderson,” he replies, his voice as smooth as chocolate.
“Yes, we’re still on for tonight. My place at eight,” I say.
“Fabulous. I’ll see you later. Kisses.” He blows a kiss down the phone and hangs up.
“Your dad’s friend?” Jax asks with an arch of one eyebrow.
