Page 59 of The Billionaire's Pact

Dynamic Dreamers had been our favorite boy band as teens. We’d even done a video dancing like them. She broke out into song, and I doubled over laughing.

When we both recovered, Cassidy asked. “Soo, how’s Rocco? Gah. I can’t believe you’re with him. It must be so weird.”

I twirled my hair around my finger. “He’s very nice.”

She scoffed. “Ha. So is my dad. You’re being very vague, lady.”

I stared down at my sandals. “I know. He’s been unbelievable. Heck, he’s spoiling me. I just don’t want to get caught up in it all.”

“You’re marrying him. You can’t get caught up anymore if you try,” she pointed out.

“I know, I know. But….” My voice trailed off and I sighed.

“What’s bothering you? Spill it. Doctor Cosgrove is in the building.” Cassidy joked, but I knew she was serious.

“Marjorie Storm,” I said, wrinkling my nose. “Rocco was dating her before we became engaged. Like they only broke up two weeks before we got together. He said it’s over, but he was kinda touchy about it. So there must be feelings there? Right?”

“Well, hmmm. From what I do know, they were dating for about six months. That’s long for Hollywood, but she spent a few of them filming “Tamed Heart” in New Zealand. And he was also abroad for a spell. So maybe the relationship ran its course? He’s marrying you, not her.”

I loved that Cassidy could find out all that information about Rocco, but it also made me feel uneasy knowing people could know your comings and goings from just a few clicks.

I blew out my breath. “Okay. Thanks, Cass.”

“Anytime, gorgeous. Before I forget, let me send you some photos,” she said with a lift to her tone.

“Cool,” I said and logged onto my email on my laptop. A few seconds later, her email arrived with a few images. They were from our announcement party. The first one was of Rocco and me slow-dancing at the engagement party.

“I kept my favorite ones. You two look like movie stars together. They quoted Rocco as saying he’s known you since you were a teen. Is that true?”

“Sort of. Uhm, we met once, but it was so brief,” I said, looking at the photos again. There were a few of the family at the table. Mama’s not smiling.

“Did any of the paint make it to the canvas?” My eyes went to the door, just as Rocco walked into the sanctuary wearing one of his impeccable suits. My stomach fluttered. He was so incredibly hot. Whew. He walked towards me and my pulse sped up.

I laughed. “Most of it.”

“Oh, he sounds sexy,” Cassidy joked.

“I agree, but I have to go.”

“Hey, wait. You didn’t even tell me if he is a good kisser? One to ten?”

I turned away from Rocco. “A million.”

“No way. I hate you, but I love you,” she said, laughing.

“Call you later, Gorgeous?” I said.

“You better, Lina.” We ended the call.

When I turned around, Rocco was over by my painting.

I wanted to cover it up because it wasn’t finished, but he had surprised me. He stood back, studying it, and my heart hammered.

“It’s a work in progress,” I said, chewing on my bottom lip.

“I’m…speechless,” he said.

I scrunched up my face. “Is that a good thing?”

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