Page 7 of Until Now

“I’m sorry but I wanted to save you the hassle.” I smirk.

I lie back in my chair and familiarize myself with the beauty of her face. The curve of her breast under her simple black dress. Her pretty thighs up to the indent of her waist and flare of her hips that I notice make her sexier since giving birth to a child. Aura is still breathtaking and I have had beautiful women in my bed but none compare to her.

She smiles. “So where is Mrs. St. Claire or maybe a girlfriend I should meet?”

“I’m not married and I don’t have a steady girlfriend at the moment. I do date but no one serious enough for you to meet.”

“Oh. I thought maybe you would have found someone special by now.”

I shake my head. “I’m not interested in settling down or getting married and having children. I’m focused on my company and running it.”

The light in her eyes dims for a split second and then she gives me a sad smile, tilting her head. “I understand. You were never the type to settle down but I still have faith in you finding her and I know she will be amazing.”

I chuckle. “You were always trying to find the good in people. There is no need to bring your car or anything like that. I can arrange a car for you to use. It will be no trouble.”

Great. I have to get a house and a car, and fast. I grab my cell phone and send my personal assistant Janine a text.

Kalum: I need a house fit for a five-year-old and his mother as well as a suitable car.

Janine: Who’s the lucky lady? Please tell me you are ready to settle down with someone.

Kalum: Nothing like that. I’m helping an old friend that passed away.

Janine: This friend wouldn’t be Lane Turner, would it?

Kalum: Yes it would.

Janine: His wife is gorgeous, Kalum. I would love to meet her.

Kalum: No.

Janine: Come on. Everyone is talking about her. She is so pretty. No wonder her husband kept her hidden.

Kalum: Get me the house and the car, Janine.

Janine: You suck. Fine. What house and what car? What is the budget?

I should give her a budget because she can go overboard but I look at Aura seated in front of me and then at the monitor where her son is making motions with his mouth imitating engine noises. I figure what the heck.

Kalum: No budget. I just need it fast.

“Is everything okay?” Aura asks.

I look up from texting on my phone. “Yeah, everything is fine. I was just letting my personal assistant know that I will be needing the house and to arrange the car. I will get with my lawyer to get with yours and settle your house and all your belongings in the meantime.”

I hate lying to her right now about me already having a house somewhere, but I can’t risk the chance of her denying my help.

Chapter 4

Aura

Six Months Later

We are taken by helicopter to the Southampton area. The houses down below are right on the water, some with swimming pools, and I’m not surprised Kalum has a house here. His family was always extravagant and extra. Kalum was the same way with his flashy car.

Lane was different. He built his cars even if they are probably worth more than the average Ferrari or Lamborghini. He wasn’t flashy but a car enthusiast would know what was under a hood and how much a car built by Lane Turner would cost.

We land, the propeller making noise, picking up wind as the trees blow in disarray. Lane is looking around in awe with his headphones on. His eyes are shining with excitement because of the helicopter ride. Kalum said he would be here when we arrived at his home. It took me six months in total to get everything sorted with our main home in North Carolina. Kalum was right. There were always weird cars parked on the road leading up to the house and I felt like I was constantly being watched. Exie told me her parents were upset about the situation involving Lane leaving me everything to his name. The only thing I didn’t want was whatever his family left him. I refused to touch anything that was his parents’ for our son.

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