Page 70 of Heartless Sinner
He suddenly became very interested in his phone screen. “Speaking of that, my friend asked for your number.”
I shifted my weight, uncapping my bottle. “What friend?”
“Josh.”
The same one he’d refused to give my number to earlier.
“Sure,” I said with a slow shrug. “He’s cute.”
I noticed the way his upper lip curled at that.
I recited my number, and he entered it into his phone.
He held it up when he was finished, grumbled, “Thanks,” and left the kitchen through the patio door.
That night, when an unknown number texted me, I didn’t expect it to be from Brooks.
One text started it all.
My phone vibrated beside me, and I reached for it way too fast.
I hated that a part of me hoped it was another text from Brooks.
I hated even more how disappointed I was when it wasn’t.
It was a text in my group chat with the girls.
Blair: Guess who’s engaged!!
Blair: *attached photo*
Before I could open the photo of her hand, a string of texts came through.
Seraphina: OMG! I LOVE IT!
Seraphina: Enzo was annoying and refused to show me the ring before you left for your trip. I’m proud my big brother did a good job.
Gemma: GORGEOUS! CONGRATS! So happy for you!
I was happy for Blair. Really happy.
But I’d also watched a Fawn and Son marriage fall apart before, and Blair was still new to this world.
Tonight wasn’t the night to rain all over her engagement parade. If shit ever did hit the fan, I’d be there for her.
I typed back.
Me: So happy for you!!! Can’t wait to hear every detail when we get back. Xoxo.
Adelina: Damn, good job, Enzo. Well done.
I clicked on the photo, zooming in on the ring and taking in all the small details. An oval diamond sat in a vintage setting with intricate metalwork under the stone.
It wasn’t just a ridiculously large diamond ring. I could tell Enzo had had it specifically designed for her. Knowing him, there were probably hidden details only Blair would ever notice.
Maybe there is a chance at a happily ever after for them.
My mind tried putting Brooks and me in their place.
