Page 126 of Love Is an Art
Zeke looks at Wyatt. “That’s very generous of you.”
“It’s not every day that my girl wins an award,” Wyatt says.
“Ex-girl,” I say.
“We’re still friends,” Wyatt says.
Zeke raises an eyebrow.
I introduce everyone to Zeke. He’s met Miranda. Miranda introduces her boyfriend, William.
Zeke says, “You.”
William blushes. “Don’t hold it against me. But welcome to the world of Miranda and Tessa. I’m glad to meet you.”
Lily introduces her boyfriend, Rupert.
“Good to meet you,” Rupert says. “Lily says you work at Capital Management. My friend Sebastian works there. Do you know him?
“Yes,” Zeke says. “He’s a good friend. Incredible squash player.”
“I know. I used to play regularly with him, but I’ve slacked off lately.” Rupert gazes warmly at Lily and then smiles at us. “It looks like you may be otherwise occupied too.”
“We really have to find him someone,” Zeke says.
“Lily’s on it.” Rupert rubs her back. “And she’s got the guy who helped matchmake us working on it.”
"My friend Ben is also working on it," Zeke says.
“I’ll grab drinks. What are your orders?” Rupert asks.
“I’ll go with you,” Wyatt says. “We’ll find you by the tables.”
As Wyatt and Rupert leave, Zeke and I step off to the side for a moment to catch up.
I say to Zeke, “That’s why Wyatt bought the table. He wants to connect with Rupert. Rupert is the co-CEO of Strive Developers, and you know, Wyatt is very ambitious.”
“Give yourself some credit,” Zeke says. “I should have thought to buy a table.”
“That’s not necessary,” I say. “That’s why I didn’t tell you. I know you need to save up your money to buy into the VC partnership.”
“I still think Wyatt wants you back,” he says. “Where’s Marla?”
“Are you jealous?” I ask.
“No,” he says quickly.
I think he might be jealous.
“Paisley is here,” I say. “Did you know she was coming?”
“Yes. She told me when we talked this morning. And I now assume I will see her at any lawyer function.” He squeezes my hand. “I definitely have the feeling Wyatt will join us at any event.”
“You called her?” I ask. I hate that I sound jealous.
“For business reasons. Red Can is looking for venture capital funds.”
“So you might have to work together?”
