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“Who is getting serious?” They both turned to see Michael move to the other side of the bay window, his gaze now taking in Zahara and their mom making their way back to the chalet.
“He already has a ring,” Ben commented.
“Does he not know she is going to say no?” Michael responded.
“You know Carter, he thinks bulldozing is the answer and everyone will fall in line.”
“Yeah, but my money is on Zahara.” Michael grinned.
“She will not say no. And stop doing that, you know I find it annoying when you both talk to each other as if I am not standing right here with you. It’s annoying.”
They grinned, and then their attention suddenly turned to a Land Rover making its way onto their driveway. Carter watched as Zahara and his mother turned to face the approaching vehicle, which rolled to a stop.
“Ambra made it in good time,” Ben commented.
Carter and Michael turned to him curiously.
“She called and asked if she could come up here early to spend Christmas with us, as her parents decided to go away on a trip and Diamond had plans with her boyfriend. I did not want her spending it alone, so I said yes. We have plenty of room.” He shrugged.
Carter was surprised when he saw Michael stiffen for a second before relaxing and putting his hands in his pockets. He then watched along with them as Zahara and his mother made their way over to the vehicle. The doors opened to reveal Ambra and her sister Diamond exiting the vehicle.
Carter heard Ben’s slight intake of breath and then his curse when the women went to hug each other. You could see a big engagement ring on Diamond’s finger.
Carter knew this was going to be an interesting Christmas, but he was only concerned about one thing—getting Zahara to agree to marry him. He could not understand what the problem was. They could grow together once they got married, and he was sure he would form an attachment to her. Hell, he already did, and they were very good together in bed. More than he could have imagined or asked for. He was going to be a good provider for her and their child, and for now, that should be good enough. But love and the feeling of love...he was shying away from that.
His concentration was broken when he felt eyes on him and saw that all four women were staring at them and shaking their heads as he and his brothers stood watching at the windows.
Then they gestured towards the back of Ambra’s vehicle, and the men moved to get their coats and go outside to help the women bring in the luggage.
They stood stunned, staring at all the luggage the girls had brought.
“Are you staying with us permanently? Because this is a lot of luggage,” Michael said in awe.
Ambra laughed and smacked his arm. “That’s my duffel bag. The rest of the luggage is hers.” She pointed at her sister. “Diamond never travels light and brings everything she owns on trips.”
Diamond shrugged her shoulders. “I never know what I am going to wear or need, besides, that is not everything.” She glared at Ambra.
Carter heard Ben say huskily, “Nice to see you here Diamond.”
“Oh yes, sorry about that. I had plans with my fiancé, but he had to go out of town on an emergency business trip and will not be back till before New Years, so Ambra suggested I come with her, as she was spending Christmas with you guys. I hope it is all right.”
Before Ben could say anything, their mother interrupted and linked her arm with Diamond’s. “Of course you are welcome, both you girls are like family to us.”
Carter watched as Ben winced and had to bite back a chuckle when his gaze fell on Ambra, who was having fun loading down Michael’s arms with her sister’s luggage.
“A little help here,” Michael growled to the rest of them.
“Looks like you have everything covered.” He smirked and took hold of Zahara’s arm, pulling her to his side and guiding her back towards the house.
“You know I don’t need help getting back to the house,” she teased.
“Shush woman, did you see her luggage and how heavy the Louis Vuitton bags looked? No, Ben and Michael can bring those in.”
“You mean just Michael,” Ben quipped behind him. Then he continued as he passed them, “Don’t want to ruin Ambra’s fun at making Michael suffer, and I think Mom needs help with entertaining our guest.”
“My God, was that a full sentence out of Ben?” Zahara stopped and looked at him, stunned.
He pulled her along again. “Yes, sometimes he does do that.”
