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"Thanks, Grace." I sit aside the contracts I'm reviewing. I walk past her desk and ask, "Who am I meeting with?"
She scans her notes, “Darius Grant.”
“Oh, that’s a nice surprise. Show him in when you’re ready.”
My life has moved nonstop since we started moving Wine & Dine Delivery into Texas. It’s been a much-needed distraction. But not enough for me to stop calling Darius in Austin to check on Parker. Now, I can ask about her in person.
I walk down the hall and enter the conference room. The other executives take their seats.
“Is he supposed to pitch?”
Grace looks over her glasses with a noncommittal shrug. I open my mouth to ask more questions when I hear the click-clack of heels coming towards us. I glance around the frame of the doorway, and I see them heading in my direction. Amore mio is leading her group of guys, and I pull out my phone to snap a picture.
Her hair is pulled up in the messy bun I like. The red lipstick on her has me ready to kiss her soft lips. But it's when our eyes meet that I know I'll do anything for her. Even moving back to Texas.
The guys stand in the doorway of the conference room. I hear several hot damns around the room, and I don’t blame them. I stand locking eyes with Parker.
“Good afternoon Mr. Bradley.”
"Same to you, Miss Hamilton." She flashes me her killer smile.
“Whatever you want, my answer is yes." The room of executives laugh. "All kidding aside, the floor is yours, Miss Hamilton."
“Don’t mind if I do.”
Chapter 13
I take a deep breath, thrilled that we closed the deal. The guys head out to grab lunch and give me a moment alone with Parker.
I remove my jacket removing a small box from my pocket.
“That was impressive.”
I laugh. “How are you?”
“Better now. Get over here.”
I walk over and let him hold me. I inhale, and I know wherever we are, he is home for me. My mother's words surface, and I truly understand. Max is a man worth leading, and it’s time I tell him so.
“Got a second?”
“Step into my office.”
I can't contain my nervous laugh. The Freedom Tour seems like a lifetime ago. I'm a different woman, and I'm willing to take a chance on love and him.
“I let my fears ruin our moment. You have every right to leave because I wasn’t ready yet.”
“And what’s different now?”
He holds my trembling hands, and I clear my throat. I thought about this question for most of the flight here, and all the words seem to disappear until he smiles.
“I’m different. You asked what my dreams and passions are. I had a vague idea, but I know I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I know I want to grow old and raise my family on Texas soil. I know I want to build a legacy for our family like my parents did for me. But what I realized recently, I’m willing to change it all to have you.”
His hands cup my face, and his mouth covers mine. "I love you, Parker. God, I love you.”
"I love you too." I pull back and look into his amazing brown eyes. "I'm sorry, and I know you gave me a second chance. But if you can find it in your heart to give me a third, you won't regret it."
“Does this mean you’ll consider moving to New York?”
