Page 40 of Take My Love
“My mother told me to tell you, so yes. We’re hostin’ a weddin’ for my cousin next month and it’s all hands on deck to get it ready, so we’re discussin’ it tonight.”
“Sweet, let’s go.”
As soon as we’re home, I take a quick shower and dress in leggings and a tank top. We don’t get together for dinners very often anymore since everyone’s always busy with work or enjoying their downtime, so I’m looking forward to seeing them.
Even if Silas’s there and they’re going to bombard him with questions about working with me.
“You ready?” I ask, knocking on his door.
He opens it wearing only his boxer briefs.
“Why aren’t you dressed?” I ask, looking up at the ceiling to avoid staring at his tattooed chest. “We gotta be there in five minutes.”
“I couldn’t figure out what to wear. Can you help me?”
“It’s just supper.”
“I know but—” There’s insecurity in his voice, so I look atwhere he’s holding up two shirts. “It’s still respectful to dress appropriately when invited as a guest. So which one?”
“Well, now you’re gonna make me look underdressed.”
I study both shirts, one a casual green button-up that goes nicely with his eyes and the other a black silk dress shirt that’s far too fancy.
“The button-up will do,” I tell him. “Wear it with dark washed jeans and your nicer boots.”
“Great, thank you.”
“Mm-hmm. I’ll meet you in the truck.”
I haven’t driven my car all week, and I’m already getting too used to him driving me—which I shouldn’t—but it’s still nice.
We’re the last ones to walk into my parents’ house so everyone stares and claps, making a big dramatic deal about us being three minutes late.
“I can’t believe you’re still alive,” Warren taunts, standing to greet Silas when we walk around the table. “I was about to go search for your dead body.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?” I ask offensively, taking a seat next to Bellamy.
“It means I know you.” Warren raises his brow at me. “You don’t play nice.”
“Still breathin’ but she did try to fire me earlier.”
Dammit, I should’ve told him he couldn’t bring that up.
“What?” Gasps echo throughout the room, and my eyes land on Maisie who’s smirking wide because she knows more details than anyone else here.
Dad walks in and kisses me on top of the head. “Nice try, sweetheart. You can’t fire him without reasonable cause.”
“Which I had,” I confirm. “Employeerelations.”
Everyone’s gazes snap toward Silas who’s sitting between Warren and Colton.
“I didn’t do anythin’…” He holds up his hands in mock surrender. “A girl gave me her number and I said we could hang out.”
“Ooo…” Everyone winces, shaking their heads.
“Yeah, yeah…I turned her down now.”
“Weren’t you just engaged last weekend?” Bodie asks.
