Page 61 of An Irish Kiss
Oops.He needed to get his lawyer face on.
“What has your lawyer said?”
“We’re still waiting to hear.But Gran, I think we need to avoid the courts if we can.”
“Well, of course we should avoid the courts.We don’t want to spend money on something we’re owed anyway.”
“But Gran, if it comes out that we’re not right, then I think you need to be prepared for that.”
“Not right?How can you say that?”
He prayed for calm.“I’m just saying it’s best to not get our hopes up.The Griffins are well respected members of the community, so anything said against them won’t be received well.”
“Well of course you should be wise.But you’re a clever man.You know how to tread carefully.”
Should he tell his grandmother about Rory?No, it was too soon.
“I’ll keep you informed when I hear something.”
She nodded.“Now, I do hope that you have been able to enjoy seeing some sites.”
“I spent today doing just that.”He told her some of the places he’d been, the things that he’d seen.
“Oh, I am glad to hear that.And you did that on your own?”
“Actually, I went with a friend.”
She smiled.“I’m going to guess from that expression that your friend was female?”
Clearly he had to work on his lawyer face.“Yes.”
“And what is her name?”
“Uh, Rory.”
“Ahroary?”She frowned.
“Close enough.”
“Hmm, well, I hope you’re not planning to have a holiday romance.Although maybe you should.You certainly have worked hard enough over these past years, and you’re due to take some time for yourself.Is she Australian?”
“She’s Irish, actually.”Oh, he was skating too close to uncomfortable truths.
“Well, I hope I can meet her one day.”
“I do too.”Although he couldn’t imagine how that meeting would go.
He yawned.“Sorry Gran.It’s not you, but it’s been a big day.”
“Then you should get some sleep.Thank you for calling.I’ll be praying.”She smiled.“For you and this girl Ahroary.”
“Aurora,” he corrected.
“Such a pretty name,” his grandmother crooned.
“She’s really pretty.”
“Have you got a picture?”
