Page 65 of Play For Me
“Just for being the guy I had hoped you would be.”
“I’ll always be that guy for you,” I say softly, kissing the top of her head.
“Thank you,” she whispers before getting on tiptoes and kissing my lips. She pulls back after a quick peck, but I bring her back to me.
“One more,” I breathe, capturing her lips with mine and giving us both something to hang onto until later.
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO
OLIVIA
“No, it’s okay. Tell your sister I hope she gets better,” I say to Miss Beth on the other end of the line.
“Thanks, dear. I will.” We say our goodbyes, and I look out the window at Bee sliding down the slide.
Sighing, I text Savi to let her know I can’t make it tonight..
Olivia
My sitter canceled on me. Her sister had a fall, and she needs to take her in for X-rays as a precaution. I’m really sorry, but I’ll be there for the next one.
I hit send. The girls planned a night out tonight with dinner and drinks since Sophia is in town for the opening of Montgomery’s in two days. They are staying at the beach house with Miles and his parents, who flew in last night.
My phone dings, and Savi’s text comes through.
Savi
You are not missing tonight. I’ll ask my parents. I’m sure they would be more than happy to watchBee.
I immediately type back.
Olivia
No, please don’t do that. They have all the grandchildren tonight and haven’t seen them in a few weeks. Let them have some family time. Besides, they have their hands full already with your large crew. I don’t want the first time I meet your parents to be me asking them to babysit. I’ll just make the next one. It’s no big deal.
I wait for three dots to appear, hoping she will listen to me. My phone rings instead a couple of minutes later, and Miles’s name pops up.
“Hi,” I smile, answering the phone and putting it on speaker. “How’s your day going?” We haven’t seen much of each other since Sunday. He’s been busy getting ready for this weekend, and I’ve been busy with work. When I have stopped by to help, Bee’s either been with me or there have been workers everywhere, so our private time has been limited.
“It’s going better now that I hear your voice.”
“You know, for someone who’s never dated, you sure know how to swoon a girl.”
“It comes naturally with you,” he says, causing butterflies in my stomach to take flight. His words always find a way straight to my heart as I grin like a schoolgirl talking to a boy she likes.
“So I heard you need a sitter for tonight?”
“Savi told you?” I groan. “I told her not to get your family involved. I’m not asking your parents to babysit Bee. I want to make a good impression on them, and dropping off another kid they’ve never met is not what I had in mind the first time I meet them.”
“My parents are going to love you, so don’t worryabout that,” he laughs. “And I know they wouldn’t mind in the slightest to watch Bee, but I’m talking about me. I’ll watch Bee.”
“You?” I ask, surprised. “But you and your brothers are watching a game at Ryder’s house. Besides, you’ve been working your ass off at work. You need a night to relax and have fun, not chase around a four-year-old.”
“My brothers can do without me for the night. I’ve seen them all week anyway and could use a break from their ugly asses. I would much rather spend time with Bee. I’ll bring Gizmo. They will have a blast.”
“Are you sure? I really don’t mind staying home tonight.”
“I’m sure. What kind of pizza does Bee like? I’ll grab one on my way over so you don’t have to worry about making her dinner before you leave.”
