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"I’m aware," Oliver replied. "I spoke to Anders. You won’t need your money. You have mine."
I was touched by his gesture. "When do I start work?"
"Anytime," Oliver replied smoothly. "You want to this upcoming week?"
My lips quirked into a smirk. "I should familiarize myself with my fiancé’s business in case I decide to take it over after we divorce."
Oliver chuckled. "You have us divorced before we’re even married?"
I met his gaze with a knowing smirk. "You have nothing to worry about as long as you satisfy me."
As our conversation took a heated turn, our bodies moved in sync, igniting a passion that consumed us both. Afterward, as we lay entwined, Oliver's reminder of his conference call brought us back to reality.
"Let’s get up. I have a conference call at eleven," Oliver said, reluctantly pulling away.
I nodded, feeling a hint of disappointment "Does that mean you’re going into work?"
Oliver shook his head with a smirk. "Nope. I can conduct business from my home office. I have incentive to stay home today."
My lips curled into a satisfied smile. "I’m glad."
Together, we headed for the shower, our bond stronger than ever. Later, as Oliver took his call, I basked in the warmth of the sun on the patio, a sense of contentment settling over me. I was engaged and it made me giddy with happiness. He came out after his call.
“I meant to tell you that I had my contractor look over this space to build a pool.”
I squinted as I looked up at him. “And?”
“He said it’s possible, but it won’t be a large pool.”
“I’d settle for a lap pool. Just something we can take a dip in and cool off. This is a lovely space. Have you ever had a party out here?”
He shook his head. “No. I’m not much for entertaining.”
“I think we’ll have to change that. You should entertain.”
“I’m not a very good host.”
I snorted. “Are you kidding? You’ve been a wonderful host to me.”
He reached into the pocket of his gray shorts and produced the ring I found in his jewelry drawer.
“I think you should be wearing this now.”
Oliver got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I giggled before I said yes, holding out my finger so he could slip it on. It was huge on my small hand and the diamond glinted in the bright sunlight.
“This is so big.”
“Nothing but the best for my fiancée. Should we call your family?”
“That would be a good idea. Sadie and Ty too. I’m having lunch with him tomorrow.”
He pursed his lips. “I know.”
Oliver’s tone was flat. I had a feeling he didn’t like Ty very much. It could be possible he was aware of Ty’s crush on me or the fact that he was digging into my father’s murder investigation, whatever it was, Oliver wasn’t impressed with him.
“Are you okay with that?” I asked.
He shrugged. “Fine. I can’t stop you from having friends.”
