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My lips curl in a smile. “Family life suits you.”
Nick nods and says softly, “Yeah, I mean, when I look at Emma, I just feel so blessed that she and Charlotte came into my life. They’re honestly the best thing that ever happened to me.”
“Charlotte had you wrapped around her little finger ever since she called you Giant.”
Nick’s only response is a delighted chuckle.
My heart swells as I recall Nick and Charlotte’s instant connection—a six-year-old girl yearning for a father figure, and my tall, handsome brother ready to be that for her. It took longer for Emma—barriers formed after the biological father left when she became pregnant at nineteen. All that mattered to Emma was protecting Charlotte from pain, but once she let Nick in, their passionate love ignited like wildfire and they now have two children—Charlotte and Liam.
“So, how was your weekend? Anything special happen after the launch?” I turn to the sink, filling a glass of water as I shrug nonchalantly. “Nah, not really.”
Nick gives me a stare that says ‘Yeah right.’
“What?” I put on a show of innocence.
“Did something happen between you and Fox?”
My face heats up and my jaw drops. “I…”
“You two...” Nick prompts, his teeth clenched together.
I bite my lip thinking of how to answer honestly. “We like each other... a lot,” I finally say.
He shakes his head, his expression turning stony. “Brian lied to me.”
“What?” I ask.
A furrow appears between his brows as he explains. “I caught him staring at you all night during the event. And I asked if there was any reason for it. He said no.”
I squirm under his gaze, searching for the right words to explain why Brian hasn’t been honest. “He’s afraid of commitment because of his heart condition, Nick.”
A pained sigh escapes his lips as he rubs both temples with frustration. “That may be true, but still... He should have told me that he likes you more than just a friend. He’s my best friend.”
“But you’re also my brother,” I remind him, my voice gentle. “The same one who once warned him not to hit on me.”
“Yeah, because with relationships, he’s the ‘no strings attached’ man.”
“He’s changing,” I say, my gaze flicking to his for a second before turning away. “Plus, Brian and I always had a connection.”
Nick groans, running a hand down his face as he mutters under his breath. “Yeah, I guess I’ve noticed it for years.”
My eyes widen in surprise. “You’ve noticed?”
He gives me an incredulous look. “It’s pretty obvious there’s something between the two of you.”
“Why didn’t you ever say anything before then?”
He shrugs helplessly. “Because honestly, with his track record with women, I would rather have you two stay friends.”
I sigh, understanding his point of view, since he’s in between.
“So what’s going to happen now? Are you two going to start dating or something?”
I chuckle at his words. “Well, we’ve agreed to take things slow and explore our connection day by day.”
His mouth turns down into a frown. “Meaning?”
The corner of my lips inches up and I can’t resist teasing him while he pops the last piece of his cake into his mouth. “It means we’re going to have lots of sex.”
