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Would you be into some company?
My phone buzzed.
I would be nuts to turn you down. My sister stopped by, but she’s leaving.
Maybe things would be okay. I couldn’t slide the smile off my face as I grabbed my keys and popped my head back into the dining room to say goodbye.
Mimi’s eyes connected with mine, and she waggled her brows. “We won’t wait up.”
I winced and shook my head. “Mimi.”
My grandpa chuckled, and I walked out the front door, wondering why I had to have this revelation with my grandparents staying at my house.
Of all times.
As I put on my helmet and climbed on the scooter, excitement tinged every thought. One second, I thought about kissing him right when he answered. The other, I imagined him taking me into his arms and…
I shook my head and laughed, realizing I needed to take things one step at a time.
Especially with Oscar around.
Besides, a kiss at the beach didn’t automatically change everything.
Or did it?
All I knew was by the time I pulled through the gates of his family’s orchard, I was a jumbled mess of emotions.
As the breeze blew along my skin, I let out a deep breath and nodded, pulling to a stop in front of the main house. I spotted his sister’s car still parked in front of the garage.
I climbed off the scooter and made my way to the front door that was open. Hopefully, Oscar hadn’t snuck out. Or maybe that was Lucas’s hope. I hid in a chuckle and called aHelloout.
No answer.
I walked into the grand foyer with lavish molding, tall ceilings, and very ornate furniture. It kind of felt like a time capsule of when his grandparents lived here.
“Hello,” I called out again.
I heard soft murmurs down the hall and made my way when I heard Nina.
“It’s not surprising the emotions resurfaced despite all your efforts to keep them away,” Nina said sympathetically.
Clara.
My stomach clenched, and I wanted to back out of the hallway silently, but I couldn’t help myself as I strained to hear.
“But the history there isn’t…” He cleared his throat. “I just don’t know if it will make things worse or if I just have to accept that I want something I shouldn’t have.”
My jaw tightened as I stared at the wall of paintings and photos. Taking a deep breath, I let it out slowly and told myself it was going to be fine. Everything would be fine.
We’d still be friends. I’d have him in my life. We wouldn’t be doing this back and forth.
I blinked my eyes open and tried again. “Hello, guys.” I dipped my head into the gathering room where Lucas gave a quick welcome in as Nina smiled at me.
She touched her brother’s arm and nodded. “We’ll talk more.”
“I think I’m all talked out.” He hugged Nina, and she started toward the hall and then stopped abruptly.
“Hey, did you come up with anyone to bring to Mom and Dad’s anniversary party?” She eyed her brother.
