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“Everything would be fine if Oliver would stop adding to the guest list. It’s exploding,” I said with a sigh.
“Sounds like Oliver. Where is he?”
“London.”
“Didn’t he just come home from Tokyo yesterday?”
“Don’t remind me. He said this is the last business trip. We still have to check Fox Island. The house is almost done, but I’ll be going with him,” I explained.
"I’m jealous. A whole island?" my brother said, shaking his head in disbelief.
"It’s only a couple of miles long. Nothing big," I replied with a shrug.
"But it’s your own island," he pointed out, his eyes twinkling with a mix of envy and admiration.
"You can visit us. The house is huge, and we have employee quarters," I offered, imagining him and his family there.
"He has spoiled you."
"Hey! I still do things for myself," I said, defending myself with a playful smirk. I yawned, exhaustion finally catching up with me. "I’m sorry, I’m tired. Not as much as you two, but I’m tired. Do you mind if I go home?"
"Not at all. I expected the parents to be here already," he replied.
"Where’s Matthew?"
"He went to San Francisco to meet a client."
"He won’t see Teagan until he comes back," I noted.
"Nope. She’ll be here," he said, a tired but content smile on his face.
I kissed my brother and went to look at the baby again. Teagan was fast asleep in her crib. I ran my finger gently over her tiny hand before leaving, feeling a surge of love and protectiveness.
As I was on my way home in a cab, my phone rang. Oliver’s name flashed on the screen.
"Why don’t you have security with you?" he growled the moment I answered.
"Sadie had the baby, a little girl they named Teagan. I ran out of the restaurant so fast that I didn’t have time to call Vlad," I said, trying to keep my tone calm.
"He didn’t know where the fuck you were. He went to the gym to talk to Brad. You can’t do that. I have security for a reason," he snapped, his frustration evident.
"Why are you getting so upset?" I asked, feeling a mix of irritation and concern.
"Because I want you to be safe. Where are you?" he demanded.
"I’m almost home. Relax," I said, hoping to soothe his worry.
"This isn’t a joke, Ryleigh. You should’ve taken Brenda with you," Oliver insisted, his voice stern and unyielding.
"I know it isn’t, but I can’t be held up just because security isn’t with me," I retorted, frustration bubbling over.
"Two minutes and Vlad would’ve been there. He called me and said he couldn’t find you."
"Why don’t you just put a tracker on my phone? Or better yet, microchip me so you know where I am each and every day?" I snapped, sarcasm dripping from every word.
"No need to get nasty," Oliver said, his tone hardening.
"Shouldn’t I though? You’re ruining this for me. I’m an aunt and you’re being a dick."
