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No matter what happens over the next two weeks there’s one thing I know with complete certainty, Blue Daniels belongs with me. And I only have fourteen days left to prove it to her.
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“You okay?” Everettleans back in his chair, observing me.
We’re sitting at a round, four-person table in the corner of Pedro’s, an upscale Italian restaurant in the heart of the city.
Everett arrived in town two days ago, and while I’ve enjoyed my time with him, I’m anxious to spend some time with Blue. Something I haven’t gotten to do since Tuesday night.
“Yeah, I’m fine.” I try to force myself to seem casual. “Why?”
“You seem...” He thinks on it for a moment. “Nervous.”
“I don’t know if I’m nervous, but I’m definitely feeling a little anxious.”
“You really like this girl.” It’s a statement, not a question.
“I really do.”
He scratches his chin, contemplating my words.
“She must be one hell of a woman if she’s gotten you tied up in knots. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you like this.”
“I’ve never felt like this. I think she’s the one, man.”
“Wow.” He doesn’t try to hide his surprise. “That’s a pretty bold statement considering you’ve only been seeing each other a couple of weeks.”
“Three weeks. And it’s been three of the best weeks of my life.”
While Blue had been in Florida it seemed that she was pulling away from me, but once she got back we picked up like she had never left. This past week has been even better than the ones before it. We spent last weekend in her apartment. We only got up to eat or use the restroom. Other than that we stayed in bed, making love, and binge-watching shows on Netflix. I can’t remember a time that I’ve ever felt so content before. I would have stayed there forever with her if I could have.
Monday and Tuesday were equally amazing. Now that Robert is out of the office, I don’t feel like I have to keep my pursuit of Blue a secret. I kissed her in the break room and held her hand in the parking lot as we left the office. I took Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday off to spend time with my brother, and while I’ve missed the hell out of him and it’s been great catching up, I think I might miss Blue a little more.
We’ve talked about her a few times over the last couple of days, but up until this point I haven’t been forthcoming with how I feel about her.
“So, tell me about this friend.” Everett pulls me back to the conversation after a long moment of silence.
“She’s around the same age as you. She’s a redhead, which I know you like. She’s super sweet but don’t let that fool you, because she also has a wicked quick tongue.”
“Wicked quick tongue.” He grins. “I think I like the sound of that.”
“She’s Blue’s best friend so you better be on your best behavior,” I reiterate for a second time since telling him we were all meeting for dinner.
“Yeah, yeah. Best behavior.” He rolls his eyes. “Now tell me more about this tongue thing.”
“Just wait, you’ll see. She’s a bit of a spit fire. I’m not promising she won’t chew you up and spit you out.”
“If she’s hot enough I don’t think I’ll mind.”
“You really are my brother, aren’t you?” I chuckle.
“As if there was ever any question.” He gestures between us, pointing out our very similar appearance.
It’s true, we do look a lot alike. Everett keeps his hair shorter than mine, and he’s clean shaved whereas I am not. He’s also bulkier than I am, and a little shorter, but our facial features are almost spot on.
When Everett’s eyes lock on something behind me, I turn to follow his line of sight. Honing in on Blue as she and Hannah make their way toward us.
She’s gorgeously dressed in a simple black cocktail dress with heels that make her at least three inches taller than she normally is. She has her wavy locks pinned back on the sides, and her full lips are painted bright red. Fuck me.
