“Which is why he’s one of my favorite clients,” I murmured.
Kaylee pressed a hand to her chest. “And it doesn’t hurt that he’s so gorgeous.”
“I’m sure Reid doesn’t care what his clients look like.” Marcus rolled his eyes. “Just how much money they can make the firm.”
As they bickered, I headed downstairs. My client was thrilled. The deal was another major win for the firm and my reputation in this town. All was good on the professional front.
I just needed to get back on solid ground with Lila.
As my rideshare drove away from the restaurant, I leaned forward and asked, “You mind if I make a call?”
“Please, go ahead,” the driver urged.
Settling back in the seat, I put my earbuds in and pulled up Lila’s contact.
She answered on the third ring. “Hey.”
Just the sound of her voice made me smile. “Hey, baby. How’s your day going?”
“It’s been busy. I’m still on set, but we’re wrapping up soon. How was your lunch with Ryder?”
“Really good.” My smile widened. “He’s happy. The deal is even stronger than we expected. I think this one’s going to open a lot of doors.”
“That’s amazing. I’m proud of you.”
“Thank you.” The warmth in her voice eased the tightness in my chest. “Listen, I know things have been a little weird. I hate that and want to make it up to you.”
There was a small pause on her end. “Yeah?”
“I want to do something this weekend. Just us.”
“I’d love that,” she quickly agreed.
“Good. I’ll figure something out.”
I ended the call feeling better than I had in days. She would soon be my wife, and I would spend the rest of my life making sure she never doubted how much I loved her.
5
LILA
The catering tent was bustling with activity as the one-hour break from shooting wrapped up. Surrounded by crew members grabbing quick bites between setups and background cast members laughing loudly at a long table, I had found a relatively quiet corner near the back. As I finished my lunch, I scrolled through my phone.
Reid
Keep your Saturday open. Making plans for the whole day, baby.
I couldn’t help the small smile that tugged at my lips. Things had felt fragile between us lately, but I knew he wanted to make things right.
Between his text and our talk at the start of my break, I felt the tension truly drain from my body. Maybe things really were settling back into place.
I typed out a reply.
Me
Sounds perfect. Can’t wait.
Setting my phone down, I took a bite of my cookie and wondered what he might have planned for us. I was hoping it would be a drive up the coast, but I’d be happy with whatever he arranged for us to do. I just wanted quality time with my fiancé.
