Page 62 of A Play for Love

“Good. Email them to me, and I’ll forward them to the company. I also found out the company that owns that building next door. I’ve arranged a meeting with them tomorrow to buy the property.”

“Why?” Sofia asked.

“I’m happy you asked that.” He smirked. “Do you remember when you first came to Los Angeles and told me you were moving here and opening a studio?”

“Yeah. I remember,” Sofia said.

“Do you remember what I told you after I showed you the building and you told me you wanted it?” The corners of his mouth curved upward.

“You said it was fine for now, but once my ballet school became a huge success, I’d need a bigger studio.”

“Exactly. How long is your waitlist?”

“Right now, it’s about a year.”

“Then I think it’s time for Sofia’s School of Ballet to expand.” He grinned. “I’m going to get the other company to sell me their property, and we’ll rebuild a bigger and even better ballet school.”

“I love that idea.” I smiled. “What do you think, babe?” I hooked my arm around her.

“Yeah.” She beamed with excitement. “Oh, my God. I love it.” She handed Nicholas to me and walked over to Shaun, wrapping her arms around him. “Thank you, Shaun. Thank you so much.”

“Don’t mention it. You are not only my friend, but you’re also my family, and family takes care of each other. I’ll keep you both updated. I have to get back to Jenni and the twins.”

“Is Aunt Barb still over there?” I asked.

“Yep. But I think she’s coming down here to see you and the kids. She’s making the rounds.” He winked before walking out the sliding door.

“How about we go to Four Kinds for dinner tonight?” I smiled.

“I’d love that. After today, I need some of Sebastian’s food.”

CHAPTER23

ONE WEEK LATER

Nathan

I grabbed a couple of beers from the refrigerator and my guitar and walked over to Conner’s house. When I stepped through the sliding door, I stood and watched as Ella, Conner, and Charlotte danced in the living room.

“Perfect timing, bro. We just finished.” Conner grinned.

“And that makes how many this week?” I asked.

“Seven, Dad.” Ella grinned. “It’s fun. I want you to dance with me.” She pouted.

“I dance with you all the time, sweetheart.”

“Not for TikTok.”

“That’s because your dad doesn’t know how to have fun.” Conner picked her up and spun her around.

“That is not true, douchebag.”

“It is, Dad. Going to Lily’s. Bye.”

“Don’t tell my kid I don’t know how to have fun.” I pointed at my brother.

“Relax.” Conner hooked his arm around me. “It’s nothing she doesn’t already know.”

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