Page 108 of Brazen Obsession

Hope helps introduce Juliette to everyone. The bar is kind of crowded and noisy, but we make it work as we discuss work and personal lives.

Nan and Kayla share glances every now and then, but they don’t hold hands or touch each other. Juliette and Hope talk silently for a little bit using ASL while Madison and I talk about our future.

“So you’re all planning to work together in the future?” Nan asks.

Jason hands out fresh daiquiris and we all thank him.

“That’s the goal.” Madison breathes out. “Though I don’t know how I’ll feel when it comes time to leave Morrigan Technology.” She gives a small smile. “I like my living/working relationship. But I also know, to continue to grow I’ll need to move to a different job at some point.”

Kayla sighs. “Totally living the dream.”

“Isn’t one of her bosses your brother?” Nan asks with an arched eyebrow.

Kayla smirks. “Yeah, I could do without Blake being part of it, but man, am I surrounded by some lucky bitches.”

Madison laughs. “I’m okay with that.”

“Me too.” My cheeks heat as I catch Dante’s eyes across the bar.

Kayla shakes her head with a small smile. “Lucky bitches.”

Nan laughs. “You don’t need four guys to see to your every need.”

Kayla turns and they look at each other with a secret smile. For a second, it seems like they’re in their own world.

“I’m so single.” Hope sighs. Juliette signs and Hope says, “Juliette too.”

“I mean, I’m always open to a harem of women.” Kayla lifts her eyebrows and winks at Hope and Juliette. “If you don’t find your own harems.”

“Juliette says one guy would be plenty, thank you very much.” Hope laughs. “I’m all for a harem of men as devoted as yours are, but I’m pretty sure I’ll be skipped over as a lucky bitch.”

Kayla grabs her drink. “The right guy or guys will come along and snatch you up.”

“No one wants the nerdy, shy girl.” Hope smiles. “I’m sure eventually I’ll find a guy.”

“There must be someone we can set you up with.” I lean back in my chair. “Between the five of us, we have to know a guy who would love to take you out.”

“You’ve got all the good ones.” Hope laughs. “But sure, I could use a setup.”

We all start discussing guys we know outside of ours.

“Drew has a friend that’s a chef.” I lean back. “He’s gorgeous and can cook. I don’t know his situation though. Might be a bit of a player like Drew was.”

Hope’s blue eyes go round and she gives a little shiver. “I don’t know if I could handle someone like Drew.”

“I only met him the one time, but his dessert was the best thing I’ve ever had.” I release my breath. That night was an amazing date. I’m looking forward to more amazing dates with my guys.

“How did your mom take you landing not one billionaire, but four?” Madison asks with a smirk.

“Surprisingly well.” I rub my thumb over the condensation on my glass. “She’s known all of them except Drew since they were kids. Practically raised them. So she wasn’t surprised I was dating one of them, but all of them? I don’t think it’s quite hit her yet what that means.”

“Are you keeping the house?” Hope asks.

I smile. “For now. We need to figure out how to live together. Drew wasn’t part of their friendship growing up. Wyatt, Dante, and Finn have lived together since high school. They know each other’s quirks, but they’ve never shared a girlfriend before. None of them have actually had a girlfriend before me.”

I’m still amazed any of this is happening.

Madison places her hand over mine. “It’s not easy to make a grand entrance with four men on your arms. There will be a lot of jealous women and men who think things they shouldn’t about you. But with their love, it’s easier. Just remember, no one else gets to take this from you. You are loved. You have friends who love you too.”