Page 72 of A Billionaire's Cabin Love

CHAPTER TEN

KARA

The butler greeted us at Collin’s parents’ massive front door. I squeezed his hand as we walked into the gray and white sitting room. The yellow sundress fell right above my knees. The bow tied around my waist gave me that sweet classy look and feel. The nude stilettos were a nice touch.

His father stood at the long black bar, pouring himself a bourbon or whiskey. His short red hair was combed neatly off his forehead. Collin’s mother sat on the sofa sipping a cup of tea behind a smug smile.

“Mom and dad, I’d like you to meet my girlfriend, Kara Riley from Talkeetna, Alaska. Kara, I’d like to introduce you to Allan and Doris Daughtry.”

His father now stood beside his wife and they shook my hand, respectively.

“Nice to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Daughtry.”

“Hello, Kara, from Alaska,” Mr. Daughtry stated dryly, with an Irish accent. He was fit for his age. Fine gray hairs blended with the red hair around his ears. I suppose he was once attractive. His solemn attitude matched his dead brown eyes. He couldn’t wait to turn his back and remove himself from my presence.

I wondered if Collin told his parents I was black. Nope, I bet he didn’t. He probably wanted to see the look on their faces. Watch them squirm before me. That part gave me delight. Good, feel uncomfortable assholes.

I swept my sweaty palms along my dress. How could we have dinner together? His father couldn’t even stare at me for one minute.

“Kara, have a seat dear.” She patted the light gray sofa beside her. I didn’t notice his mother sat down. I was in my own world.

Collin followed his dad back to the bar.

“How are you enjoying sunny California?”

“There’s so much to do. Harry has been so thoughtful and patient. I probably asked him a million questions about the city. Next up, Santa Monica. Collin works a lot, but I hope he’ll accompany me.”

“Collin, doesn’t need to take anymore time off,” his father grimaced.

“What’s this I hear about you pushing back the deal in Milan?” he snapped at Collin.

“I needed a couple of weeks. It’s important that I make my woman feel at home. We’re definitely flying to Milan next week.”

“She’s a grown woman. She doesn’t have to go on your business trip.” His brown eyes darkened.

Collin slammed his fist on the bar. My heart skipped a beat.

“She’s my woman. Kara goes where I go. You don’t tell me what I should and shouldn’t do in my relationship. All that matters is that I run the company and close deals, right?”

He waved Collin off.

Collin stepped over and placed a vodka seduction on the coffee table before me. It was my favorite drink, but I couldn’t drink it. My monthly visitor hadn’t arrived.

“Collin, may I have a glass of water, too?”

“Yeah, sure.”

I didn’t want to alert anyone that I wasn’t drinking, so I kept the vodka and let it sit while I drank the water.

“The drink Collin made for you is a lovely golden yellow. Is it good?”

Her beautiful green eyes lit up.

“Yes, it’s called a vodka seduction.” Shit, she may think I used the drink to seduce her son.

“Passion fruit is the main ingredient. My favorite fruit. Collin makes sure I have fresh fruit in our fridge every day.” My heart thudded my chest. My nerves were on edge. I felt weird, calling Collin’s condo our home.

“So, you live here permanently, Kara?” Doris asked, through a plastic smile.

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