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Just with me.
I was really liking the sounds of that.
And from the look on his face, so was he.
Unfortunately, just a couple of months later, everything was thrown into a sudden disarray – starting with an unexpected visit from an overly familiar name.
Chapter 65
It was a Monday afternoon, and I was the only person left in the office. Jaden was in Hawaii on business, and Jax had left early for the day. Even Karen had the day off, and unlike previous times, Darlawasn'tfilling in.
In fact, I'd seen Darla barely five times since that ugly scene a couple of months ago. Since then, we hadn't said a single word to each other – not even a passing "hello" or in Darla's case, "Up yours, you filthy-handed tramp."
Still, I hoped that eventually, we'd find some way to get along. Darla was important to Jaden, and Jaden was important to me.
On top of that, I had a new appreciation for everything she'd done for him, especially at a time when he needed it most.
But that was an issue for another day. Now, the most important thing on my mind was getting ready for my upcoming trip.
Technically, it was for business. In reality, the business didn't start until next Monday. But at Jaden's insistence, I'd be flying out this Thursday to meet up with him for some pre-business fun in the sun.
Yes, I was going to Hawaii.
In a lucky break, the company was acquiring some property there, and Jaden was handling the transactions personally. As for myself, I'd be helping him in whatever way I could.
He'd left early to get a jump on things, but I'd be with him soon enough. Already, I was counting the days.
It was just past four o'clock when the suite's door opened, and a pretty blonde walked in, wearing a white sundress and sassy sandals. She looked to be near my own age or maybe even slightly younger.
She caught my eye through my internal office window and gave a friendly little wave.
As I waved back, I wondered who she was. She didn't look like she was here on business, and that made me just a little bit nervous. Between Jax and Jaden, they had more than their share of female admirers, and every once in a while, those admirers ended up here, looking for one or both brothers.
I rose from my desk and met her at my office door. "Can I help you?"
She smiled. "Yeah, I'm here to see Jaden. Is he in?"
I couldn’t bring myself to smile back. Her voice sounded familiar,toofamiliar. I gave her a long, penetrating look. "You're Luna, aren't you?"
Her smile widened. "Yeah, how'd you know?"
I stiffened. "I recognized your voice."
At something in my demeanor, her smile faded to nothing. "Is something wrong?"
God, I hated this.
Right now, I was technically acting as Jaden's assistant. But in reality, I didn’tfeellike his assistant. I felt like someone who needed to tell this chickandher selfish husband what they could do with their concerns about a stupid car.
Abruptly, I asked, "Why are you here?"
Now, she was frowning. "To see Jaden, just like I said."
"Oh yeah?" I crossed my arms. "About what?"
"Family stuff." She hesitated. "He'll know what it's about."
"So you said."
