Molly
Everhope Real Estate
This is happening, it can really happen. The whole reason that Oliver and I got married is at my fingertips. I quickly shoot a text off to Oliver, and a few minutes later, I get a reply.
Oliver
I can make it for 4pm. Does that work?
Me
Yes! I’m out from school at 3pm so will be back in Everhope on time.
My fingers slide across the keyboard then stall when I bite my lip. This isn’t the setting to ask, but I do.
Are you sure this is okay? I mean, this is a big step. You helping me in this way.
I can’t exactly walk away… we’re already married. ;)
How ridiculous, a freaking emoji calms me.
I paceback and forth on Main Street, nervous yet excited. The street is quiet for a weekday, which is a blessing as it means less chance to be seen with Oliver and raise suspicion, even though before we used to stop and talk as friends all the time.
The spot in front of me next to a parking meter that no longer works is now occupied as Oliver parks his sports car.
My heart speeds up, and when he slides out of his car with papers in his hand and a sweltering grin, I nearly forget why I’m here.
“Just on time. Sorry, I’m nearly late. A player wanted out of his contract to return to the European league.”
“Sure.”
He walks to me and steps forward to lower his head for a kiss, but I quickly duck back.
“Nobody is supposed to know that we’re fucking each other’s brains out, remember?” I mumble.
His smug look doesn’t help the need that I’m hammering down to kiss the hell out of him.
His face squinches. “Fair point. Should we head in?”
I nod once.
“By the way. The Spinners have a really good insurance policy. Did you want me to add you to my plan since you’re my spouse? Maybe you need it when you leave your current job. We have a good one when you work for the Spinners, and we can add our spouses to it.” He says it as though it’s everyday conversation.
Creases form on my forehead. “That’s a little over the top, no? Considering our dynamics. Besides, I have good insurance at Lake Spark Academy for now, and we’ll figure the rest out later.”
His lips quirk out, and he cocks his head to the side. “I would say building purchases are a step above insurance on the over-the-top scale.”
Ruefully, I shake my head as he opens the door, and I go in first. It’s a small office, and Molly looks up from her desk where she’s typing on her laptop and smiles brightly.
“Wonderful. I’m happy to see you again.” Her gaze skims to Oliver, and she’s clearly confused. “Hello, Oliver. I wasn’t expecting you.”
Oliver is now in work mode, I sense it. Proven by the fact that he whips out a paper and hands it to her. “A good surprise, I hope.”
Molly reads the top line and now she’s even more confused. “An NDA?”
“Yes. A non-disclosure agreement is needed if Hailey is going to discuss the building.”
Her chin tips up as she remains bewildered. “Uhm, I guess that I can do that. Just a little unusual for Everhope.”
