“It wasn’t a proposal!” I drop my head back. Why did I ever say that? I should have kept my mouth closed.
She laughs. “She isn’t as freaked out as you think. She just wasn’t expecting it.”
I shake my head, thinking about my stubborn Pixie. She drives me crazy in the best possible way.
“She’s special. You did good,” Scarlet tells me.
“I only mentioned it because I felt like I could see it. You know, marriage, kids, a place out of the city. I know how desperately she craves a home—something more than she had.”
“Kids? Did you just say kids?”
“Not yet.” I shake my head, smiling. “But in the future, with Nina? Absolutely.”
“Interesting.”
“Yeah.” Real fucking interesting since she point blank told me no.
* * *
Nina
The last fewdays have passed in a blur. The girls haven’t mentioned what happened, and I’m grateful. I’ve still not had my period, and although I’ve tried to bury my head in the sand about it, my conscience has been working overtime.
I’ve barely drunk, and I have faked two migraines to get out of the evening drinking sessions. No one suspected a thing, and I didn’t make a big deal out of it, but the girls know me. They can tell I’m rattled.
It’s our final day on the island, and we are supposed to be going out for the day. The boys told us to be ready for ten a.m. but wouldn’t tell us what we are doing.
Slinging my towel over my shoulder, I leave our room and go in search of the girls. Mase was already up and gone when I woke this morning.
I have no idea what they have planned, but the secrecy is exciting. Lucy thinks it’s a boat trip around the island, and I hope she is right.
The girls are already out on the patio when I round the corner, and it’s the first time I’ve gotten the chance to have them all alone without prying ears, so I use it to my advantage.
“Hey!” I step up to them. “When we get home, we need to meet up. I’m going to buy a test. Put my mind at ease.” I say nonchalantly, pulling my hair into a high pony.
I can see the surprised looks on their faces, but none of them question me.
Lucy finds her tongue first. “We will come to you. Maybe before Mase finishes work one day?”
“He has a stag do on Saturday night, Elliot’s friend. You can come over then.”
“Good idea. I’ll bring wine.” Megan winks, trying to lighten the mood.
“I can’t wait that long.” Lucy panics.
“Well I’m not doing it when he is around!” I hiss.
“When who is around?” Mason’s arms wrap around my stomach, pulling me back into his hard chest.
I twist and look up at him, plastering a fake smile on my face.
“Hey, you.” I relax into him, the warmth of his large body soothing my inner turmoil.
He gives me a look, and I know he is up to something. “You girls ready for today?”
“What exactly are we doing?” I ask, nerves fluttering in my stomach.
* * *
