After they had made love for a few hours, Janae lay in Matt’s arms, snuggling as close as she could get without becoming one with him. He embraced her just as desperately, and they were silent for a long while.
“Matt?”
“Hmm?”
“Kyler called me today.”
He stiffened. “Why?”
“Because he said he called you, and you didn’t pick up. Are you two still fighting? I thought your business was separate from theirs now, and you two haven’t talked much in the last year.”
“I was in a meeting. I hadn’t intended to work today, but I had no choice. The opening of the restaurant is getting closer.”
She grinned. “It’s exciting. I can’t believe you bought one was going out of business. Are you sure you can make it profitable?”
“This is me you’re talking to.”
She smacked his chest. “Arrogant much?”
“I know my worth.”
“Anyway.” She rolled her eyes.
“Don’t worry about Kyler. We’re not fighting, but we’re not close.”
“He wants to be now, doesn’t he?”
Matt hesitated to admit it. “I’m not certain, but I do know Kyler has started proceedings to take over the business from Margaret.”
Janae gasped. “You’re kidding?”
“No, actually when I sold my shares of the company, I sold them directly to Kyler. It gave him controlling interest.”
“Oh wow, and now he’s screwing over Margaret?”
“Not exactly.”
He grinned, looking like he wanted to think of the situation in the way she put it—screwing over Margaret and leaving her out in the cold.
“My brother is starting to realize the way he and Margaret ran the business and their personal lives might not be what he wants. I’m not sure where it will lead.”
She kissed him. “It will lead where you and he want it to. I never thought I’d say this, Matt, but I’ve been so happy with you in the last year that I can somewhat let go of the bitterness and anger toward Kyler. Just like you didn’t give up on me, if he is making a change, don’t give up on him.”
He cupped her cheek. “If that’s what you want, honey, I’ll give it a try.”
“Do it for yourself if you want.”
He agreed. “So, how about we go get a snack and then ‘play’ in the hot tub for a little while.”
“Your play sounds like it had air quotes.”
“Don’t know what you mean,” he teased.
“Uh-huh. I know you, Mr. Foust, and you can’t fool me. Your libido is crazy active.”
“S that’s a no?”
“That’s a, I’ll race you downstairs.”
“Go!” He shot out of bed and headed for the door. Janae chased after him naked, laughing—happy.
About the Author
Tressie Lockwood has always loved books, and she enjoys writing about heroines who are overcoming the trials of life. She writes straight from her heart, reaching out to those who find it hard to be completely themselves no matter what anyone else thinks. She hopes her readers enjoy her stories.
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