Page 85 of Matchmaking the Rival

“Yeah.”

“You do spoil me. Let's see what all the fuss is about.” She put her spoon into the yogurt and granola before placing it in her mouth. “Hmm, okay, I'm totally sold.”

I took a spoonful too. “This is really good.”

“So, how do you like your house?”

“It’s cool. It just feels a bit claustrophobic. The idea of a brownstone sounds good, but it just doesn't really feel like a house. The backyard is a joke.”

She rolled her eyes. “Oh please, keep telling me the downsides of living here.”

“I probably sound like a snob.”

“Nah, just hard to please. But you're forgiven because you also made this happen.” She pointed at the fire and at the food. “It's the best morning ever.”

This was all it took to make her happy? Hell, I was going to just keep doing it, then.

“I love Sundays,” she murmured.

“What do you usually do?”

“It depends. It's the one day of the week where I don't have anything scheduled. I just play it by ear. You?”

“I'm playing tennis with my half brothers. Actually, Spencer might be there today too.”

“Even in this weather?”

“They have indoor courts at the club.”

“Nice. So, that's the secret to your hot-as-hell body. Tennis.”

“Yeah.” I made a split-second decision because I didn't want to stand up my brothers, but I also wasn't ready to bid Meredith goodbye in two hours. “Want to come with me to the club today?”

I wanted her to meet the rest of my family so she didn’t think I was keeping her a secret from anyone.

“I don't play tennis.”

“Trust me, most people don't go there to do anything besides just hang around. You can go to the sauna or steam bath or even try your hand at playing if you want to.”

“Okay. I can’t wait to meet your half brothers.” She took another spoonful of granola. “Oh my God, this is orgasmic.”

I grunted. “Meredith.”

She cleared her throat. “Oops, sorry. I got lost in this.”

“If I hear the wordorgasmicout of your mouth again—”

“Will you give me one? Because I'm all up for it.”

“Hell yes I will.”

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We arrived at the clubtwenty minutes before I was supposed to meet my half brothers on the court because I wanted to show Meredith around. Turned out they had workout clothes for sale in the club shop, something I hadn't known until today. Meredith needed an outfit.

“You’re getting an access key, and you can get in everywhere. Want to try on some clothes?”

“Yes,” Meredith said. “They look great.”

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