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“Chloe, I don’t want you to help. You go home with Sebastian. I’m sure the two of you are dying to have sex.” She smiled.

“I’m good, Mom. We had sex all morning and right before we came.”

Sebastian’s jaw dropped as he looked over at me.

“Oh, Sebastian, don’t be embarrassed. I think it’s wonderful the two of you are together and having so much sex. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. The cohabitation between two people who love each other is a beautiful and nurturing thing.”

Ah, shit, she had to throw in the L word. I could tell by the look on Sebastian’s face that what she said bothered him, so I decided to listen to her and head home. As we were driving home, Sebastian made a comment that caught me off guard.

“I think what your parents are doing is great.”

“Which thing are you speaking of?” I asked.

“The whole relationship thing without marriage. I mean, who needs that stupid piece of paper to be with someone for the rest of your life? If you’re happy with the way things are, why change it? Like they say, if it isn’t broken, don’t try to fix it.”

“I don’t know. I kind of disagree, but don’t tell them that.”

“What do you mean you disagree?”

“Marriage is the ultimate level of commitment. I think it’s too easy for people just to break up or walk away if they hit a bump in the road. It allows you to be fully committed to one person. I don’t know, Sebastian. I just believe in the whole concept of marriage.”

“Your parents seem happy with the way things are.”

“Maybe they are, but I’m not. I’m still waiting for them to take it to the next level. But I know they never will, and in a way, I’m disappointed about it.”

“Well, I think it’s great, and I like how they think,” he said.

I was getting irritated, and I wanted the subject dropped. He was trying to be subtle to let me know that marriage would never be an option. Was I okay with that? I wasn’t sure. It was too early in our relationship to even think that far ahead.

I patted his arm. “I’m glad you like them.”

He gave me a small smile and kissed my head.

Chapter Thirty

THREE MONTHS LATER

Sebastian

The past three months with Chloe had been the best three months of my entire life. I took her to Hawaii for a week to celebrate her birthday properly. It was just the two of us sipping drinks, lying on the beach, having sinful amounts of sex, and exploring the beautiful sights Hawaii had to offer. We took turns staying at each other’s apartments. I had some of my things at her place, and she had some of her things at mine. Life couldn’t be better. When she wasn’t around, I felt empty inside. I missed her every single minute of the day she wasn’t with me.

While I was sitting in my office, Damien walked in.

“Take a look at this and tell me if you think this would be a wise investment.” He handed me a manila folder and took a seat across from me.

As I was reviewing the contents inside, Damien spoke, “Things seem to be going pretty good with you and Chloe.”

“Yeah. They are.” I smiled as I looked up at him.

“Have you told her that you love her yet?”

I arched my brow at him, wondering why he was asking.

“No. Why?”

“Just wondering.” He shrugged. “Has she told you?”

“Yeah. She’s said it a few times.”

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