Page 75 of Her Big Fat Hunky Billionaire Boss

Elliot stood on the front stoop. “Hey, Kat.” He clicked and pointed at her.

Disappointment flooded through her. “Hi, Elliot.”

“I was thinking…since it’s Christmas and all, maybe you want to go to the movies with me.”

Kat rubbed her temples. “What does going to the movies have to do with it being Christmas?”

“I don’t know. I just thought it would be a good time to go on a date.” And then he tacked on, “With me.” As if she didn’t realize he wanted her to go with him.

Kat heard Hilary behind her laughing. She sucked in a breath. “Sorry, Elliot. I’m spending the day with family.”

“Oh, right. I got it.” He hitched up his pants and nodded. “Maybe next time.”

“Sure. Maybe.” Kat closed the door and rounded on her sister. “You areso mean!”

Hilary ducked while Kat slapped at her head. “Stop! I surrender! I’m sorry.”

Kat couldn’t hold it in any longer. She laughed and Hilary joined in. When they quieted, Kat scowled at her. “Thanks a lot.”

“Come on, you were going to stay in bed until this afternoon. I had to do something.” Hilary shoved her. “Go shower. You stink.”

Kat thumbed her nose at her. “Fine.”

The shower really did feel good, though, so Kat wasn’t too upset with Hilary when she got out. And when she smelled bacon, she forgave her wholeheartedly.

Kat walked into the kitchen. “I’m starved. Thanks for making…”

Kat froze. Damian stood near the stove, leaning on the counter, looking like a freaking Greek God. Hilary gave her a meaningful look. Kat blinked, sure she was having a hallucination or something. When Damian didn’t disappear, her knees went weak. “Damian?”

“Hey, Kat.”

“All right, you two. Go into the other room and talk. Breakfast won’t be ready for a few minutes.” Hilary made a shooing motion with her hands.

Kat obeyed and they went into the living room. Her heart thumped wildly in her chest. She turned to him. “What are you doing here?”

Damian looked uncomfortable. “I came to apologize.”

“You? Apologize? For what?”

“It was pointed out to me yesterday that I’m not perfect. I make mistakes like the rest of the human race. And it was also pointed out that I’m being a jerk for not talking things out with you.” He lowered his gaze to the floor. “And so I’m here to beg your forgiveness.”

Kat swallowed as different emotions swelled in her. This is what she wanted. A relationship with Damian. But something still held her back. “I forgive you.”

Relief shone in his eyes. “You do?”

“Yes. But I don’t know if it’s a good idea to start back up where we left off. You still live in New York, and I still can’t leave Pleasant Hollow.” Saying the words tasted bitter on her tongue.

Damian looked stricken. “You won’t give us a chance to see where this is going?”

Pain swelled in Kat’s chest. “I already know where this is going,” she said, her voice almost a whisper. “I’ve fallen in love with you. But eventually, we’ll have to realize we’re not compatible.” Her heart ripped apart, having to admit that to him. To herself.

Damian took a step toward her. “You’ve fallen in love with me?”

She blinked back hot tears. “Yes.” Why did it hurt so much to admit that to him?

Damian wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her to his chest. He kissed her forehead. “Sweet Kat. I love you, too. Until now, I didn’t realize how much. Hearing you say those words…” His sentence trailed off and he leaned closer to her. Emotion played on his features. “I don’t ever want to be apart. I’ll move to your six-block town if I have to.”

Kat’s mind raced as fast as her heart. Was he really saying he would move to Pleasant Hollow? The thought made her skin tingle. “What?”

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