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"Don't even bring up Christmas shopping! I haven't even started," Grayson stated while shaking his head.
Walking toward the door, "Maybe Briella can help you with your shopping, she is a pro," Noelle suggested, causing Briella to look at her wide-eyed.
"She's right! Briella helps us every year with our shopping," Samara added just before they walked out the door.
Once the door was closed, "Will you help me?" Grayson asked, causing Briella's breath to hitch.
Clearing her throat, "Of course, I'll help you! What are friends for?"
"Let's say we meet at the mall tomorrow around two p.m.?" He asked, smiling, causing butterflies to flutter in her stomach.
Clearing her throat, "Sure, I'm free tomorrow," she replied, causing his smile to brighten.
"Now that we've settled that! The real reason I came to see you was to congratulate you on a great performance and to also invite you to my private cabana to have dinner with me and my family. My mom is here, and she is excited to finally meet you," Grayson suggested.
Smiling, "I would be honored to meet your mother. She is one of my favorite clothing designers," Briella replied as she looked at her reflection in the mirror.
"You look beautiful as usual, so come on," he stated as he grabbed her hand and started to lead her toward the door.
The moment his hand touched hers, she felt a surge of electricity that was indescribable. It was as if her body came alive with need, and he was the key to the satisfaction she needed.
Taking a deep breath as he ushered her out the door, she prayed she could compose herself in front of his family. The feelings he had ignited in her were overpowering and new to her.
2
Walking side by side with Grayson as they carried their shopping bags full of gifts, Briella looked over at Grayson to find him watching her, "Why are you looking at me like that?" she asked with a frown.
"I'm just trying to figure out why it took so long for us to spend time together, outside of the club. We have been friends for years, but never spent time together to get to know each other," he replied as he took the shopping bags from her.
"You have always been a great friend to me and I cherish our friendship. Plus, you are a busy man who is always traveling and in business meetings all day," she replied as she looked over at him as they approached an empty bench.
Setting their bags on the ground and taking a seat beside Briella, "Friends! It's interesting you use that word when you have feelings for me," he replied with a smirk while causing her to gasp.
Wide-eyed, "You heard our conversation last night, didn't you?" She asked as she stood up to put some distance between them.
"I didn't hear the whole conversation but, when I was about to knock on the door, I heard my brothers’ names, then mine, I wanted to hear the rest. To my surprise, I heard you have feelings for me and I don't know why you never told me," he replied as he also stood up.
Shaking her head as she tried to get her racing throughs under control, "I didn't tell you because it wouldn't make a difference. You have your busy world full of glitz and glamor and I have mine as a singer in a nightclub trying to make it in the music industry," she replied causing him to frown as he stood toe to toe with her.
"Briella, you are an amazing woman and an amazing singer. Any music label would be nuts not to sign you, and it will happen sooner than you think. As for me being busy and the glitz and glamor, that's not me. You know I would rather spend time with my family and friends than be at some big party," he replied as she sighed and returned to her seat.
"You're right! I do know that but I also know it comes with your business and I wasn't sure if even bringing up my feelings would matter, because I don't fit in that world," she stated as she looked at him as he sat beside her.
"How about we start building our friendship on a personal level and see what happens? We get to see each other outside the club and that whole environment and get to know each other," he asked as he put his hand over hers in her lap.
Taking a deep breath, and looking into his hypnotizing hazel eyes, "I'm open to that as long as you make me some of that chicken alfredo, I've heard so much about," she joked causing him to laugh.
"Deal! How about we have dinner at my place this Friday, and I'll cook your chicken alfredo?" He asked, causing butterflies to flutter in her stomach.
"It's a date!" She replied, instantly regretting her words until his smile brightened and he squeezed her hand.
"It's a date! Now, let's finish shopping so we can grab something to eat. I'm starving," he joked causing her to laugh as he stood up and pulled her up from her seat.
"I'm hungry myself! Let's go!" She replied as they stood toe to toe.
"There's something we have to do first," he stated as he looked into her eyes with such intensity that her breath hitched.
"What's that?" She asked with a frown.
