“Come on, let’s go back to the hotel.”
30
DERRICK
We are back from the rollercoaster that was Monaco, and things between Isla and Finn are not good. I told Finn that I will not get involved, he has to sort it out himself because I told him what to do months ago, and he didn’t. This is their journey, and I know they will eventually sort it out. Look at Vanessa and Christian, it was hell for a couple of months, but they worked out. Sienna and Evan had a bumpy road, too, and he flew halfway across the world to fix it. I have faith in them.
It's an exciting day today as we get the keys to the building next door. “Can’t believe this is ours.” We stare at the building Sienna just purchased for our business.
“It’s exciting.”
“But this will be your project, Sienna doesn’t need the stress,” Evan says in daddy protect mode.
“Babe.” Sienna groans.
“Don’t babe me. You have been throwing up every day. You’re struggling to get out of bed with this pregnancy. This is a huge project to undertake, and I know you are a strong, capable woman who can do anything, but I’m worried about you. I can’tjust sit back and watch you struggle and not do anything. I love you.”
Dammit, Evan, that’s sweet.
“I will video call you every day. You can FaceTime into any meeting, I’ll even put cameras up so you can watch what is happening from home,” Stacey adds.
“Love that idea,” Evan says.
“All plans will be run past you. This is your project, too, but baby Wyld is more important. It will be the face of the kids’ store,” I tell her.
“Fine. But I trust you guys, you don’t have to include me in everything.” Sienna grumbles.
“We can’t do much with the wedding and holidays around the corner. Luckily, what needs to be done to the shop is all cosmetic as the shop is in good condition. The contractors know what you want as they are the same ones who helped us in the first place,” Stacey explains.
“Looks like you all have it worked out.” Sienna huffs.
“We do. Now, Evan, take your lovely wife home and look after her.”
“Don’t have to tell me twice.” He grins and takes Sienna home.
“I feel bad for her, she so wants to be a part of this,” Stacey says.
“She needs to stop getting knocked up by her husband then.”
“Please, as if Evan would ever allow that. She’s lucky she got a bit of a break between Ryder and this next baby. You know he’s going to knock her up again. He probably has some kind of breeding fetish,” Stacey muses.
“You’re the one who would know all about fetishes,” I tease. Stacey flips me off. “How are things going with Ragnar?”
“We’re having fun.” Stacey smirks.
“Really …” I push.
“D, it’s just sex. We have an agreement that this is casual. I’m not looking for anything more with anyone. Between you and Sienna, my life is full of work. I’m too young to be settling down. Oscar is great, he’s not clingy, and he doesn’t get upset if I’m on a date with someone else. He’s great.”
My brows pull together. “And you don’t get jealous?”
She shakes her head. “No. I’ve watched him screw other girls in front of me before. It’s kind of hot.”
“Knew it. You are a freak.” I chuckle.
“I like what I like. Maybe one day I won’t like it from the person I’m seeing, but I’m not there yet.”
“More power to you, girlfriend. I was jealous all the time when I was with Chance,” I confess to her.
