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“We’re going on the boat this weekend. Come with us.”
“I can’t. I’m going out of town. Maybe next time.” I walked away.
Now that Claire was their family, she’d always be around, which meant I couldn’t hang out with them anymore. Seeing her would just hurt, and I needed to keep my distance and move on with my life.
Two Weeks Later
Claire
I spent the last two weeks getting to know my family better. I spent time with my nieces, nephews, and, most importantly, my sister. The girls had arranged for babysitters because we were all going to the brewhouse to celebrate Charleigh’s birthday. I was worried Nick would be there, and I needed to prepare myself for when I saw him.
While at the brewhouse, I watched the door to see if he’d enter. After a while, I finally asked Christian if he was coming.
“Is Nick coming?”
“No. He has to work tonight,” he said.
“I see.” I tipped the beer bottle to my lips and noticed it was empty. “I’m going to get another beer.”
I walked over to the bar and asked the bartender for another.
“Hey, there, pretty lady. Let me buy that for you.” A man approached me.
“Thanks, but no thanks.”
“Why? I don’t see a ring on your finger. I’ve been watching you from across the bar, and you don’t seem to have a boyfriend either.”
“And why would you be watching me?” My brow arched.
“Because I think you’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen, and we should get to know each other better. You have one killer body.” His eyes raked over me.
“Not interested.” I grabbed my beer.
As I began to walk away, he grabbed my arm and pulled me back.
“I said I think we should get to know each other better.” His tone was severe.
“You have one second to let go of her,” Sam said, walking over.
“Get lost, man. This is none of your business.”
“It is my business because she’s my sister. Let go of her now.”
“You think I’m afraid of you.” He smiled creepily.
“Come on, Claire,” Sam said.
“We’re not finished here,” the man spoke.
“Yeah, you fucking are.” Simon walked over and grabbed the man by the shirt. “Get the hell out of here now. Nobody puts their hands on my sister.”
The man held his hands up. “Okay. It’s cool.”
I walked over to the family table with Sam and Simon.
“Are you okay?” Simon asked.
“Yeah.” I smiled. “Thanks, you two.”
