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There was a light breeze when we went out onto the balcony. “I can see your place from here,” Brielle said with a smile.
“I’ve been enjoying the view here,” I admitted out loud and then immediately regretted saying it.
She turned her body to face me and locked her hands on the railing. “You do have great taste,” she teased.
I wanted nothing more than to kiss her right here and now, then claim her as mine. But I was sure once her mission was completed, she’d move on with her life.
“I find it hard to believe you don’t have anyone at home waiting on you. Why?”
We’d briefly discussed it but never went too deep in conversation about her personal life.
“I’ve dated, but no one stuck out to make long-term plans with. And my career tends to get in the way sometimes.”
“I think you are a great businesswoman. And any guy that is intimidated by it, it’s their loss.”
“Why haven’t you settled down? Your what, thirty-six? I’m sure your mom would love grandbabies.”
“When I settle down, I don’t want to be like my parents. I don’t want work to be my life. I want to be able to spend time with my significant other, and children if there are any in my future.”
“Do you want that?”
“I do. You?”
“Yeah.”
“Do you want to get out of here? I’d like to show you something.”
“Sure. But let’s at least say bye to your mom and Tamryn.”
“Deal.”
The first task was telling Tamryn, and I expected she wouldn’t like me leaving so soon.
“There you are!” Tamryn said when she spotted us.
“I think Brielle and I are going to turn in early. Do you mind if I leave? I can give you a lift home.”
She frowned. “That’s a bummer. I’m going to stay. I’ll get a ride with Courtney.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yeah. Have a good one.”
I put my hand on the small of her back as we made our way to Mom first. “How are you two enjoying yourselves?” Mom asked when we approached her.
“I had a great time. I appreciate you including me to be here. But I think Jameson and I are going to head out early.”
Mom's eyebrows lifted up like she was surprised, yet she acted like she knew something was up with us. And there wasn’t.”
“I’ll see you tomorrow,” I kissed Mom’s cheek.
“Brielle, you should come if you don’t have plans.”
“I’m sure she’s busy, mom.”
Brielle looked at both of us. “I’d love to come.” She didn’t even know what she was being invited to.
“Great.” Mom leaned in and hugged Brielle. As she did that, she mouthed, ‘I like her’ to me. I shook my head.
