Page 81 of Chandelier Enthralled
“And a hint of lemon,” said Henry, licking his lips.
“Sounds delicious,” I agreed. “I’ll have that, too.”
We offered up our choices to the waiter who seemed amused that we siblings were going to eat the exact same thing.
Cameron laughed. “I don’t know whether to be mortified or flattered that we’ve achieved this level of culinary groupthink.”
“Silly,” I said, grateful when the tall glass of champagne was set in front of me.
I sipped it, enjoying the refreshing taste, bubbles bitter and sweet, while bracing myself against the deluge of questions they might unleash, each one poised to unearth truths I didn’t want to discuss.
“I hear you’re driving again?” Henry mocked me with a fearful expression.
Cameron flinched and then laughed at the fact I’d borrowed his
precious Ghost.
I let out an exaggerated sigh but grinned at them both.
“And you have a job?” Henry swapped a wary glance with Cameron.
That proved they’d chatted about my career choice.
“I’m more interested in how things are with you,” I said. “How’s Lottie?”
“Wonderful. I’m one lucky guy.”
“Yes, you are,” agreed Cameron. “Lottie is one of a kind.”
That pleased Henry. “Wills, I can’t believe you moved here,” he said. “Our New York obsessed sister.”
“Yeah, I’m finally here! L.A., baby! Palm trees. Sunshine. The vibe… And best of all, time with my brothers!”
We raised our glasses to that and then sipped our drinks with delight.
Henry shook his head. “Welcome to the land where driving five miles takes an hour.”
“I’ve discovered that,” I said.
“So, anywhere we can take you?” asked Cameron. “Hollywood Bowl? Orange County Fair?”
I thought on it. “Maybe a hike?”
Henry gave a nod of approval. “Have you mapped out your entire L.A. experience
yet? We know how much you love to plan.”
“I like the vibe,” I admitted. “Everyone goes with the flow.”
“With a side of existential crisis.” Cameron made it a joke, but we all knew there was some truth to this.
I’d come here to escape my old life, running away from heartache. “New York was exciting, but…I don’t know. It felt rushed. Here, with you, it feels right.”
“It does,” said Henry, glancing at Cameron. “We’re super proud of you.”
Swallowing hard, I sensed what would come next.
Cameron gave a nod. “Your talent would be valuable to any company.”
