How can a girl resist that type of offer?
I know, right?
I’ll text you on the train.
She slid her phone back into her purse and picked her fork back up.
“Details.” Aubrey raised an eyebrow and waited. “I need details.”
“What do you want to know?” Brooke cut into the white cake with coconut frosting.
“Everything.”
“Then buckle up, you’re about to go on a wild adventure.”
Brooke then spent the next ten minutes filling Aubrey in on everything. The fake dating, meeting his family, Shelby, and their kiss which might change everything. By the time the baker whipped back around, they had finished the cake. Both agreed the chocolate and almond vanilla were the best. Aubrey put in the order for a doubled flavored cake.
“When do you see his family again?” Aubrey asked as she wound her scarf back around her neck and stood.
“Sunday.” Brooke pushed in her chair and put her jacket back on. “Only this time we won’t be pretending.” She let out a sigh and slugged her purse over her shoulder. “I’m worried. You know my family history. Justin’s family never liked me. I’m sure once they get to know me more, I’ll be the last person they want dating Logan.”
“I’m sure if you make Logan happy, then that’s what his family will want for him.”
“I think his mom likes me, but his sister wants him back with Shelby,” Brooke revealed.
“The ex?” Aubrey questioned.
Brooke nodded and weaved around the table to the door. Aubrey followed behind as they filed outside. Dark sky surrounded them and forced her to button up her jacket and tighten her scarf.
“I’m sure the sister will get on board.” Aubrey put her gloves on. “Once she feels you out a little bit more, she’ll see how terrific you are.”
“I hope so.”
They walked toward the L train. Aubrey was headed in the opposite direction but from the same station. A train rolled overhead making the staircase vibrate as they climbed up to the platform. Before they parted ways, Aubrey asked, “Are you going right now to see Logan?”
Her lips curled as she fought off a smile. “He’s bringing dinner over to my place. I’m texting him once I get on the train with my ETA.”
“Then I won’t invite you to dinner.” Aubrey hesitated as she bit her bottom lip. “I’m meeting up with Ian. Justin and his girlfriend will be there.”
“Hey,” Brooke stepped closer, “you don’t have to tiptoe around me anymore. You can tell me your plans without worrying about hurting me. I’m over Justin. If these past few weeks have taught me anything, it’s how wrong he was for me.”
Aubrey’s chest heaved as she blew out a rattly breath. “That’s a relief.” She motioned for her to hug her. Brooke welcomed the embrace and hugged her back. “You’re a great friend. I didn’t want to lose you over this thing.”
“I know.” Brooke loosened their embrace, taking a step back. “I’m not going anywhere. Now, get out of here before you miss the next train.” She shooed her away.
“Have a nice time withLogan.” Aubrey winked then disappeared into the crowd as she took the path that weaved around to the other side of the track.
The train rolled up next to her platform, and Brooke made her way on with the other late-night commuters. No empty seats were available, so she gripped onto a pole and managed to balance her cell phone to send Logan a text.
I’m en route. I’ll be there in about thirty minutes.
A text came through almost immediately.
I’ll be ready and waiting.
You realize how bad that sounds, right?
Her cheeks flushed. She unbuttoned a few of the buttons on her coat as the air within the train cab grew stuffy. A tickle of sweat ran down her spine.
