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Is our love story enough to hold us together?
Seven clears our plates as Rita finishes her story about the beautiful vineyard that she and Bart stayed at in Tuscany.
"That place sounds amazing. I'll have to add it to my bucket list one of these days and see it for myself," I tell her.
"Oh, I hope you do. You would love it there. And I hope you get to experience it with someone you love."
I watch her eyes flicker over to Seven, who rinses off our dishes in the sink, and then her eyes settle back on mine.
Seven doesn't hear her, nor is he paying any attention to us as he finishes up any leftover pots and pans still sitting in the sink.
"It's getting late, and I have a strict bedtime, so we should get this firepit underway," Rita says.
"Sounds good to me. I've never been to a bonfire on the beach."
"Never?" Rita asks.
I shake my head.
"Good thing that we're going to rectify that tonight."
She stands from her chair, and I do the same.
"I'm going to go grab another bottle of wine from the cellar and then we'll head out. Is the firepit prepped?" Rita asks Seven.
"All set. I just need to light it," Seven says, drying his hands on a dishcloth after finishing all the dishes.
"Good boy. I'll be right back."
I walk over to the kitchen island to wait for Rita to return when my phone dings.
I pull it out to find Daniel has sent a text.
Fiance: I didn't hear from you yesterday. I'm going crazy over here.
And then a second one follows.
Fiance: I'm going into a meet and greet early this morning but we need to discuss this. We need to have a discussion about us. I'll be home in a few more weeks and then we can go back to normal.
Then, a third one.
Fiance: Are you staying with Wrenley as a way to punish me or something?
I'm surprised that he's reacting like this. I've never seen Daniel seem so anxious before. He's a lawyer and he's usually so cool and calm about everything.
Brynn: First, I'm not using anyone for anything. Second, I'd never do something just to be vindictive.
Wanting to even the scale before we get back together so that I don't constantly wonder about all the women he was with while we were apart and getting even to make Daniel jealous are entirely different things. Ending up in Seven's beach house with him wasn't something I planned or looked for. It was merely for survival at the time.
Fiance: I know, I'm sorry. I just don't want him to take advantage of you. Please answer when I call later, okay?
Brynn: It's been a really long day. If I'm still awake by the time you call, I'll answer. Otherwise we'll have to talk tomorrow. I have a long day of writing ahead and I have a shift at the Scallywag's for the lunch rush.
Fiance: The Scallywag's? I thought you were there to write? You have a job now? You make more than enough money.
Brynn: It's a long story. I'll tell you about it later.
Fiance: Ok. I'll call soon. I love you Brynn.
