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She handed me her phone that was on a realty website. “What do you think of this place?”
“It looks nice,” I replied after looking at the online pictures of the two-story home. All the houses we had looked at before leaving for Canada had been spectacular, especially since they cost a few million dollars. That was until we got there, and then Frankie didn’t like them, saying they didn’t feel like home.
She stared at me for a moment.
“What?” I finally asked.
“I think I know why none of the houses were good enough.”
“Why’s that?”
“Because I was looking for a house for me and not us.”
“Aw, Franks.” I smiled warmly. “I love your way of thinking, but you know I can’t afford a place like this.”
“I can.”
The waitress brought over our wine and took our dinner order before leaving.
“So, let me ask you. You’d be okay if I lived with you in this multimillion-dollar home and paid a minimal amount of rent on my cop salary?”
“I told you I’d pay you to be my bodyguard.”
“I know, but it feels weird being paid by my girlfriend.”
“Then what do you want to do?” she challenged, crossing her arms over her chest.
I reached out and unfolded her arms so I could grab her hand. “I just want to be with you.”
“Then move in with me.”
“Are you sure?”
“One hundred percent.”
“All right. If you’re sure.”
“I’m sure.”
“Okay. Are you ready to make some headlines because I’m about to kiss you?” I asked, looking at her lips and knowing a paparazzo was waiting to take the perfect shot of us. But I didn’t care because I wanted to kiss Frankie badly.
“Yeah, but be ready for many more to come in the future.”
I leaned across the table and took her lips, not caring if someone was taking our picture or not.
We ate our dinner and headed outside. The camera flashes went off, capturing our exit from the restaurant. After escorting Frankie to the black SUV, we slid in, and the driver took us back to the lodge where we were staying.
After getting ready for bed, I made love to my girlfriend and fell asleep thinking about forever.
19
FRANKIE
A textfrom Emily woke me before my alarm went off the next morning. It was a message I was expecting. After removing Luke’s arms from around me as he groaned, I clicked on the link toThe Daily Gossip.
FRANKIE BORELLI SEEN KISSING HER BODYGUARD WHILE IN CANADA FILMINGSNOWBALLS IN DECEMBER
I sure was.
