Billionaire Stepbrother in Paris by Stephanie Brother

Author:Stephanie Brother [Brother, Stephanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: erotic romance
Publisher: Stephanie Brother
Published: 2015-04-07T03:00:00+00:00

4

“Nice wheels!” said Stanley, wiping his hands on a dishtowel.

“Yeah,” said Ellie dejectedly.

“And nice duds, too.” Stanley’s voice softened. He saw Leo get in the driver’s side of the Ferrari and take off, and had a pretty good idea what was going on.

“I don’t usually get your class of people in here,” he said, smiling at her.

Ellie walked behind the counter and poured herself a cup of coffee. “You let this get burnt,” she said, and then burst into tears.

Stanley put his hands on the counter and leaned on them. His kind face first looked sad, then determined. “Ellie?”

Ellie sniffled.

“I’m going to speak plainly,” he said, coming around and putting his arms around her. “Get your head out of your ass. There. I said it. Been wanting to say it for years.”

Ellie pulled away and glared at him. “You too, Stanley?”

“Oh, cut it out. Life is not us against them, Ellie, haven’t you figured that out yet? And can’t you see what everyone else in town can, that Leo loves you? Why do you have to fight it so much, when obviously you want him too?”

Another round of sobs. Finally she managed to say, “But he left me, Stanley. How do I know he won’t do that again?”

“You don’t. That’s the short answer. Love is never a guarantee, El, but that’s part of its magic. You have to take the risk to get the good stuff. And also—you assume he left because he didn’t care. What if he left to make his fortune, just like in fairy tales, and now that he can take care of you, he’s come back?”

“I don’t need taking care of! I do perfectly fine on my own.”

“Yep. You do. You’re a smart, resourceful young woman. And lonely. Ellie, it breaks my heart to see how lonely, and you don’t even want to admit it!”

Ellie and Stanley startled at the sound of wheels on gravel. They looked out the long diner window to see the Ferrari flying up and Leo jumping out of the car.

“He’s coming for you,” said Stanley. “Now listen. I love you like a daughter, Ellie. Pull yourself together and do the brave thing. Go to him.” Stanley disappeared into the storeroom with his fingers crossed.

The bell on the door tinkled as Leo came in. “I’m not leaving until you at least listen to my side of the story,” he said, his eyes flashing.

For a moment Ellie looked dazed. Then she allowed a small smile to come up from deep within her. “I might listen,” she said. “But only if you tell it to me in French.”

Leo’s eyes got wide. “Mais bien sur,” he said, reaching for her hands and pulling her to his side of the counter. “Listen, El, about France…I would so love to take you there,” he said softly.

Ellie stepped back. “Why didn’t you take me five years ago?”

“Listen. Ellie. I know it’s been way too long since I’ve been back, since I’ve contacted you. And I take responsibility for that.

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