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I love weddings I love everything about the to the cake Oh, the cake I have a slight cake addiction, and I’h One of the downsides of being over thirty is that er keeps up with my appetite
My oldest brother and his bride are on the dance floor, and their happiness is contagious My other seven siblings andthe guests The ballroo above us, and crystal chandeliers hanging frouests The chairs are covered with elegant satin, and tiny twinkle lights adorn some of the tables It looks like a fairy tale
“Congratulating yourself on yourby my side
“You have to adreat at it, little brother,” I reply I can’t take full credit for e in the right direction “Why, are you looking to e you, I’m expensive My payment is a lot of brotherly love and attention”
Max has been working out of our London office over the past few years, and I’ve missed hie of that
“I can get my own date, no need for help”
“Yeah, that’s what Sebastian and Logan said too” I wink at him, but Max merely shakes his head Behind him, I spot Christopher They are identical twins, and today they are particularly hard to tell apart because even their tuxedos and bow ties are identical Luckily, Max has slightly longer hair that falls into his eyes Still, I’lue tiny, colorful dots on their clothes, as I did ere kids because it was easier to tell them apart
“You should get yourself a date,” Max suggests
I sigh “Tried it once after the divorce Didn’t end well I’ dates for other people”
I believe in love I truly do But maybe I’m not destined to find my happily ever after Maybe I already blew my chance I was the first in o, and that proved to be a mistake Now I’m divorced
The thought of being alone for the rest ofAva and Sebastian on the dance floor only intensifies that ache I want someone to look at me as if I’m his whole world Is that too much to ask?
Max pulls , “You’ll find soaet better at it”
Drawing in a deep breath, I bite the inside ofgaain More iment when it comes to men
“By the way, I want to introduce you to someone,” Max says
I chuckle “Really? You want to beco assistant?”
“I meant a business partner, Eric Callahan”
“The CEO of Callahan’s Finest?” I ask in surprise
“Yeah”
Callahan’s Finest are aest distribution partners on the East Coast Max has known Eric Callahan since college Sebastian and Logan ot the chance
“Isn’t Callahan based in Boston? What is he doing here?”
“Callahan is looking to expand their chain of shops on the West Coast, so Eric will be here for a
bout threethe expansion”
“Got it”
“Anyway, he’s here with his daughter, who is a great fan of yours She can’t wait to ner”