Page 164 of No Such Thing as Serendipity
Robyn shook her head as she pulled Blake against her. “For a badass equities trader, she sure worries a lot. I keep telling her whether she helps one person or one hundred, it’s all worth it.”
“Yeah. Yeah.” Blake stood up taller and jutted out her chest. “Enough of that. We need to go upstairs and freshen up for the party tonight.”
“I promise I’ll be out of your hair after today,” Robyn said. “So you can have sister time.”
“Nonsense. You need to stay, too.” I looked at Blake.
Blake glanced at Robyn and raised her eyebrows. “Please.”
Robyn looked between us and finally responded, “Okay. I don’t think I’ll win this argument.”
“Five-day slumber party,” I said. “Imagine all the sharing we can do.” I raised my hand toward Robyn, who took my cue and gave me a high five. “Perhaps we can do another silent conversation.”
Blake groaned, but I saw the twinkle in her eyes.
When we’d returned to the suite, Blake and Robyn went into the primary bedroom together to get ready for the party. I’d wanted to quiz her on her proposal, but I’d not gotten her alone.
I’d finished getting ready and had been standing at the window, enjoying the view, when they emerged. I couldn’t help but smile. Robyn wore a casual blue and white sundress that highlighted her femininity, while Blake wore a pair of white cargo shorts with a tight ribbed V-neck shirt that showed off her strength.
“Well, look at you,” I said. “You two look amazing together.”
Blake grinned and pulled Robyn in for a kiss. “That’s what happens when you find the love of your life. She makes me look better.”
Robyn pulled back and squeezed Blake’s butt cheek. “And all the running she’s been doing has firmed everything up.”
Blake opened her mouth and feigned shock. “Hey now, that’s my sister.”
“My bad.” Robyn held up her hands. “I won’t touch you again tonight.”
Blake pulled Robyn against her. “On second thought, grab away.”
My heart filled. They were too stinking cute together. Blake deserved all this happiness and more. I couldn’t believe the transformation. Despite everything going on at the resort, she didn’t have worry lines across her forehead, which I’d become accustomed to when she was at Fortitude.
“Oh, shoot, I need to go get my keys,” Blake said and hurried toward the bedroom.
“Can’t we just walk?” Robyn asked.
Blake called over her shoulder, “Nah, let’s take the truck. Emma doesn’t get the chance to ride in my truck very often.” She ducked into the bedroom before Robyn could protest.
“I can’t believe how obsessed she is with that truck,” I said. After she’d returned to Madison, she’d bought herself a pickup truck. A black one.
“You caused it.” Robyn laughed and leaned toward me. “Don’t tell her, but I think it’s sexy.”
The campfire crackled and danced. It was a beautiful, clear night. My stomach was as full as my heart. Robyn had grilled steaks and salmon with sides of sweet corn and potatoes.
I put my hands on my distended stomach. “Why didn’t someone tell me not to eat four ears of corn?”
“Um, I think I did,” Blake said.
“I don’t remember that.” I groaned.
“Honey, I’m gonna have to side with Blake on this one,” Annie said. “She told you Robyn would cook you more tomorrow.”
I pointed at Annie and glared. “You’re not supposed to take her side.”
Everyone laughed. How had these people gotten inside of my heart after only a month together?
Katlynn must have read my mind. “Can you believe it’s been a little over a year since we met? And here we all are.” She put her hand on Helena’s leg.
