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“Maybe my girlfriend can take care of him,” he suggested, his tone casual.
“Girlfriend?” I echoed, stopping in my tracks. “You’re dating someone?”
“Yeah, for a couple of weeks now. She’s awesome.”
I couldn’t help but smile at his enthusiasm. “Does this awesome woman have a name?”
“Tova. She’s a business consultant. I met her at the coffee shop near my apartment.”
“Is she worthy?” I teased, recalling our old family joke.
He laughed, a sound that warmed my heart. “More than worthy. Have you spoken to Finley lately?”
I sighed, twirling a strand of hair around my finger. “No. Every time I call, he’s busy. Sadie told me he’s working on a big project for Jordan Grayson. We’re having lunch with them on Saturday at Diamond Square.”
“He’s asking her tomorrow. They’re going out to dinner.”
I gasped, my eyes widening. He never said a word to me about thinking of proposing to my best friend. I was a little annoyed he didn’t include me in picking out the ring.
“I had no idea it was that serious.”
“They make me sick with their lovey-dovey crap,” he said with a mock groan.
I laughed, shaking my head. “Maybe you should try it for yourself.”
“I’m not sure if I’m ready for that kind of commitment,” he admitted. “I’m only twenty-six. I still think you’re too young to get married.”
“I’ll be almost twenty-four when I marry.”
“I don’t want to get married until I’m at least thirty.”
“Does Tova know that?” I asked, raising an eyebrow even though he couldn’t see me.
“I’m playing the field,” he said. “I doubt this will turn into anything serious. She’s busy, I’m busy.”
“That’s usually when it hits you out of nowhere. Bam, you’re in love.”
He was quiet for a moment, then changed the subject. “Is Fox treating you well?”
“He is,” I replied softly, a smile tugging at my lips as I thought about Oliver. “He really is.”
“Any nightmares lately?”
I wouldn’t admit to Matthew that the nightmares were still coming. When we were kids, his room was next to mine and he would climb into bed with me when I had one. His presence calmed me, and I slept through the night knowing my brother was there to save me.
"No, I’m good," I said, trying to wrap up the call.
"Glad to hear it. I’ll talk to you later. I promised I’d call Tova," my brother replied, his voice light and happy.
"Oh, you promised?" I teased, imagining his face flushing slightly on the other end of the line.
"Okay, I’m hanging up now," he said with a chuckle.
After we disconnected, I felt a mix of emotions swirling inside me. I shook them off and went to find Oliver. I found him in his office, hunched over his desk, scribbling notes with a pencil.
I watched him for a moment, fascinated by his concentration, before I spoke up. “All the technology you have, and you use a pencil and paper?”
He jumped slightly, then smiled without looking up. “I like it better. It helps me get my thoughts down more clearly.”
