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“I wanted to save you the hassle,” I say with a grin.
I lean back in my chair and familiarize myself with the beauty of her face. The curve of her breast under her simple black dress. Her pretty thighs up to the indent of her waist. The flare of her hips makes her look sexier since giving birth to her son.
She smiles. “So where is Mrs. St. Claire or a girlfriend I should meet?”
“I’m not married, and I don’t have a steady girlfriend at the moment. I do date but no one serious enough for you to meet.”
“Oh. I thought maybe you would have found someone special by now.”
I shake my head. “I’m not interested in settling down, getting married, and having children. I’m focused on my company and running it.”
The light in her eyes dims for a split second, and then she gives me a smile. “I understand. You were never the type to settle down, but I still have faith in you finding her. I know she will be amazing.”
I chuckle. “You were always trying to find the good in people. There is no need to bring your car or anything like that. I can arrange a car for you to use. It will be no trouble.”
I have to get a house, a car, and fast. I grab my cell phone and send my personal assistant Janine a text.
Kalum: I need a house fit for a five-year-old and his mother as well as a suitable car.
Janine: Who’s the lucky lady? Please tell me you are ready to settle down with someone.
Kalum: Nothing like that. I’m helping an old friend who passed away.
Janine: This friend wouldn’t be Lane Turner, would it?
Kalum: Yes, it would.
Janine: His wife is gorgeous, Kalum. I would love to meet her.
Kalum: No.
Janine: Come on. Everyone is talking about her. She is so pretty. No wonder her husband kept her hidden.
Kalum: Get me the house and the car, Janine.
Janine: You suck. Fine. What house and what car? What is the budget?
I should give her a budget because she can go overboard but I look at Aura seated in front of me and then at the monitor where her son is making motions with his mouth as he imitates engine noises. I figure what the heck.
Kalum: No budget, and I need it fast.
“Is everything okay?” Aura asks.
I look up from my phone. “Yeah, everything is fine. I’m just letting my personal assistant know the change of plans. I will get with my lawyer to get with yours and settle your house and all your belongings in the meantime. I just need a week or two to get everything settled. Do you think you could stay here?” She looks down at her hands on her lap. “It’s short term, Aura. I can extend your stay at the hotel, but…”
“We’ll stay.” She looks up. “Two weeks, Kalum. I hope you don’t mind toys and smudges all over your nice furniture. I’ll clean…”
“No. You don’t have to clean my apartment. I hire people for that, and I don’t mind you and LJ in my apartment. Smudges and toys don’t bother me.”
“Okay.”
I hate lying to her right now about me already having a house somewhere, but I can’t risk her denying my help. I promisedmyself when I was eighteen that I would take care of her if she needed me. She doesn’t see it, but she needs me.
After settling a date with my lawyer to meet with hers to settle her house and move their things when I secure a house, Janine will handle the transition until everything is settled.
“Is he okay?” I ask from the hallway.
Aura walks out of the spare bedroom and closes the door halfway. “He has his iPad and headphones. He’ll be fine.”
