Liam holds his finger up. “But it’s just… You’re my sister.”
“Your sister who wants Oliver as her husband. We always thought we shouldn’t try to be more than friends for fear it could ruin the harmony of friendship between all of us. “
“I wish this wasn’t as fast it is, but I get it. As long as you’re happy.”
I believe in what I feel. “I am.”
“Then… I’ll talk with Oliver. Man to man.”
I chortle a laugh. “Sorry… are you serious?” One look and I know I shouldn’t have laughed.
“I’m not going to brush this all under the rug. I still need to wrap my head around all this and make sure that he will treat you right.”
I give him anoh, reallylook. “You already have that answer.”
He bobbles his head side to side and rolls his eyes because he knows I’m right.
I reach across the table to hold his hands. “I get it. You’re my brother and his best friend, well, now brother-in law.” Liam doesn’t look impressed by my wit. “Too soon? Fine, but you’ve said it yourself that you get your best friend and sister together. We’re one package.”
“Does that come with a fucking bow?” Liam retorts sarcastically.
That’s a hint that the conversation is turning and the answer that my brother will be alright.
“It comes with your two favorite people being happy.” I smile.
“Love how you leave my own wife off of that favorite list.” Liam widens his eyes at me.
I smile awkwardly. “Of course. Her too.”
“Mom and Dad need an explanation when they are back from their trip. Heard they booked the next flight back,” Liam informs me.
I shrug, not exactly proud. “I’m not getting awards for letting them find out via the Everhope gossip train.”
“Ya think?” He’s flippant, and I roll my eyes.
“I get the being together part. It’s just… fast.”
“Liam, he is helping me. Without a husband the lady who owns the building I told you about won’t sell.”
Lines form on his head. “So like, this all happened for convenience.”
I nod. “Something like that.”
“But you actually both already had a thing.”
I nod again.
“Okay, so you stay married.” He is listing questions to try and understand.
I perk my head up gently. “That’s still… a conversation.” I sound uneven.
He raises his brows. “Might want to figure that one out.”
My phone begins to vibrate, and I glance down to see it’s Molly. Quickly I hold my finger up to indicate to my brother to wait a second. I hit the green button on my screen.
I don’t let her speak. “Hi. Do you have any news?”
She must find my eagerness amusing as she releases a short laugh. “Good day to you too. By chance, Ingrid is actually at myoffice. We can talk on the phone, but it might be better if you can swing by if possible?”
