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“I can’t believe how serious everything’s getting with his dad and the business.”
“Logan’s on it. He’ll find a way,” Drew says as he steps back, admiring the preparation work he’s drawn all over my walls.
I want to ask him what he means, to dig for any clues I can get. But I’m reluctant to do anything that he might later mention to Logan, or that could result in more questions about what happened between us. I don’t think I can handle any more questions that I can’t answer right now.
“This shouldn’t take long. If any walls or paintwork need re-touching, I’ll get one of the team in to sort it next week for you,” Drew says, slipping back into work mode.
“Um… Okay.”
He strides past me, heading off to talk to Tanner and Dax.
I go to my bedroom and snatch up my phone. I’ve refrained for days, but now my fingers can’t move fast enough, even if this is a bad idea.
Me: I don’t know what to say. The sound system? It’s so thoughtful, but I don’t understand why you’re the one apologizing.
My phone buzzes almost immediately and my heart clutches tightly in my chest at seeing his name light it up.
Logan: I like to see you smile. Isn’t that reason enough?
Me: Not when I’m the one who was wrong.
Logan: It’s all in the past.
Me: No. It should be me doing something for you, not the other way around.
Logan: You’re wrong. But if it makes you feel better, then I’m sure you’ll get the chance one day.
Me: Okay.
Logan: And, Smiles?
Me: Yeah.
Logan: You still haven’t told me what happened with Frederica and Cameron.
My grip tightens on my phone. I haven’t listened to that book he gave me on the flight back from Italy. I’ve been putting it off, and I’m not even sure why.
Me: I’ll let you know.
Logan: Okay. I’m heading into another meeting. Say hi to the boys and go easy on them. It was my idea.
Me: Go easy? I’m not promising anything.
Logan: Just don’t kill them… and happy listening, Smiles.
“I told you we are two souls made from the same star. Where you are light, I am dark. Opposites in every way, destined to come together, like magnets. It’s inevitable, Frederica. There’s never been any doubt for me. It’s always been you.”
I lift the glass of wine to my lips, leaning back and soaking in the hot water as the sounds of Frederica and Cameron’s desperate words play through the speakers. I feel like I should finish it because I promised Logan I would. But I struggle every time I try. Because now I know without a doubt that it isn’t my ears, or my earbuds, or anything else making Nate’s voice sound different.
It’s because he isn’thim.
He isn’t Logan.
I drop my head back and look at the ceiling. All I’ve known is hating him for something I thought was his fault when it wasn’t. But I needed someone to blame because I was young and alone and hurting. Then Italy happened. Until then my feelings were safely locked in a box of hate and loathing. But now that box has been smashed to pieces. Exposed for the ugly lie it always was. And I’m left alone again. Pining after the man I don’t deserve and can never have.
Even our families can’t see us together. Drew’s still mad, even though he’s suppressed it for now. And Logan’s family want him to marry Gabrielle in a union that will pave a bright future for all concerned. They couldn’t be more perfect together. I saw the way she looked at him when she kissed him in the hotel bar. She sees what the world sees, an incredibly talented man with so much to give.
A man who will lose everything if I let him choose me.
