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I took a deep, steadying breath. "I do."
"And?"
Closing my eyes, I spoke the words that could change my life, "I'd be honored to come for an interview."
Chapter 22
SEBASTIAN
Fifteen.
The number of mornings I'd woken up with Mia next to me. Sometimes we were in my bed, other times in hers. The location didn't matter, not when it felt so good, so right, waking up with her in my arms.
Not literally, though. I quickly learned that Mia did not like to be held while she was asleep. With her arms tucked beneath her pillow, she preferred to sprawl out on her front, which was exactly how I found her when I woke up.
I also realized that even though Mia was gorgeous at any time of the day, it was her morning beauty that fascinated me the most. It might have had something to do with the rioting mess of curls going every which way. Or perhaps it was how her thick, dark lashes fanned her freckled cheeks. Her parted pink plump lips might've had something to do with it, too.
Unable to resist any longer, I brushed my fingers over her cheekbone. Mia let out a little sound of contentment that registered somewhere in my heart.
I was in so much trouble where this woman was concerned.
I knew the right thing would have been to come clean and step away. Give her the space she needed to figure out what she wanted. But I was scared shitless that when she did that, I would come second to a job.
I wasn't ready to give her up.
Pushing my thoughts aside, I moved closer to her and slung my arm over her back, only to have my hand swatted away… by Teddy. Yeah, I wasn't the only one smitten with this woman. The second time Mia had spent the night, the little rascal had snuggled up to her while we were sleeping and had continued to do so whenever we slept at my place.
Lifting onto my elbow, I glared at him. "Back off you little shit, she'smygirlfriend."
Clearly, the crazy cat didn't like that. Glowering at me, he flicked his tail from side to side.
"Are you fighting with Teddy again?" Mia asked, her voice still thick and groggy with sleep.
I stared daggers at my cat for a few seconds longer before turning my gaze to Mia. Eyes shining bright, there was no hiding the amusement on her face.
"He's being a brat," I mock-whined.
Her lips twitched for a moment before stretching into a wide smile. "You're sure he's the brat?"
"Yes."
My girl wiggled onto her side and tucked her bent arm under her head. Peering up at me, she brushed the fingertips of her free hand through the bristly hair on my chest.
"Maybe you're just jealous."
"That would be a yes again. He gets to snuggle you during the night, I don't."
"Aww, poor baby. Give me a second and I'll kiss you all better."
Slipping out of the bed, she rushed to the bathroom to brush her teeth. Since the only person Teddy cared about wasn't in bed anymore, he hopped off, too. But not before giving me the stink eye, yet again.
Laughing, I fell back against the pillows. It was crazy how much things had changed. A month ago I'd been perfectly happy waking up alone and getting to the hospital as soon as I could. Now, I wasn't in such a hurry to leave the house anymore. I still loved my job, I simply realized that it wasn't the only thing that made me happy.
No, my little redhead was responsible for everything good in my life. As if just thinking about her conjured her up, I heard Mia pad across the room. One look at her face and I knew the kissing would have to wait until later.
She didn't even have to say a single word; I knew exactly what was bothering her. Moving to the edge of the bed, I waited until she sat down next to me before I took her hand in mine.
"Baby, you've gotta stop overthinking. You're going to do great."
