Happy Ever Never (Written in the Stars Book 1) by Brittany Holland

Author:Brittany Holland [Holland, Brittany]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Self-Published
Published: 2018-02-25T06:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

WILLOW

“Right this way please.” The receptionist shows us to a large meeting room where we are seated at a massive, wooden table with distressed, leather chairs. “Mr. Barrington will be along momentarily.” She excuses herself and leaves us to wait.

I try to take in the room, to distract myself. Wall to wall shelves of books and journals, a Tiffany lamp in the corner. It’s not working. Closing my eyes, I try to focus on my breathing. I have no idea what to expect. I’ve never had to deal with anything like this before. My nerves are getting the best of me.

Piers reaches for my hand underneath the table. “Breathe,” he leans over and whispers in my ear, his words tickling my skin.

Nodding, I open my eyes and turn towards him. His eyes meet mine, reassuring me with a just a look.

I’m still upset with him about Scarlett tampering with our night via mobile. It’s not my place to dictate who calls and texts him, nor how he handles his business. But it hurt nonetheless. Hurt isn’t even a strong enough word. It was such an emotional night, one where truths were told, and since she was behind some of the lies, it stung to have her invading the moment.

That was a couple weeks ago; the anger towards her hasn’t faded. But Piers...he doesn’t leave room for much anger because he assaults all my other senses and evokes too many other feelings, leaving anger low on the list.

It was wrong to blame him for her call, childish to jump to conclusions. He tried to apologize, but I explained it was the timing that made it worse. Today is the first day I’ve seen him, besides when we told Drew, three days ago. He’s been very busy at work, and I’ve also been trying to get some work done. I think we needed a couple days to breathe after everything that was said Sunday night.

Our gazes remain locked on one another as we wait. “You look beautiful by the way.” He breaks the silence.

“Piers.” Slightly taken aback, I look across the table where Piers’ attorney, Mr. Arthur, sits.

“Really, this dress is incredible.” His hand that was holding mine now slides up, caressing my thigh dangerously close to the hem of my little black dress.

I watch his face before glancing to Mr. Arthur who seems lost in what he’s reading.

“Thanks.” And I am thankful because I’m not nearly as nervous as I was. Now I’m embarrassed and slightly turned on.

“Piers.” A booming voice startles me, causing me to jump a little. Piers’ hand grips my leg firmly, giving it a gentle squeeze before releasing it to stand. “And you must be Willow.”

“Niall, great to see you!” Piers turns, reaching across the head of the table to shake hands with the man I’m assuming is Mr. Barrington. “Allow me the honor of introducing Ms. Willow Darling.” I stand, holding out my hand as he makes his way towards me.

He shakes my hand before pulling me into a bear hug, causing my eyes to go wide as I look at Piers in question.

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