Love from Left Field: A Billionaire Romance by Jenny Rabe

Author:Jenny Rabe [Rabe, Jenny]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-10-07T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seventeen

Cambria

After Brian left, Cambria brought the laptop to the front room and flopped onto the couch. Turning her back to the window, she set to work.

She wrote a quick, quirky bio about herself. Then she linked her bank account to the website and began on the final, more daunting task of naming, describing and pricing each painting. She priced each piece a little high, just to make sure the buyer knew the quality and experience Cambria had.

She was working on the last painting when Brian pulled up. Cambria hurried to finish, wanting to show him all she’d accomplished. By the time he rang the doorbell, she was already off the couch and opened the door in a grand gesture.

“I just finished,” she said, happily.

He stood by the door, his arms crossed. “Why don’t you take a little break? Maybe get some fresh air?”

Was he asking her to walk with him or sending her off alone? “I guess I could use a walk. Be right back.” She went upstairs to find some shoes, and when she came down, Brian stood in the entryway with a few boxes that were spilling into the hallway. His hands were full as he pushed past her.

“Wh-what’s all this?”

She looked at the package names as he came in and out of the house to bring even more packages in. “Artsy? These are from Artsy? I only ordered yesterday, and I’m pretty sure I ordered the cheapest shipping option. My things shouldn’t be here for at least three weeks. And this is way too much. I could never afford—”

Her words dropped off. She didn’t want him to know how really destitute she was. Brian didn’t say anything, so she finally stopped him. “Wait, what’s going on? These aren’t mine.”

Brian nodded. “Yes, they are.” He tried to grab another package, but Cambria stopped him again. He sighed. “Look, I want you to be able to pay your rent. When all of these paintings sell, and they will, you’re going to need more canvases and paint. I’m investing in you since my handprint is on your website. Your success is my success.”

Like a knife to the chest, Cambria once again felt like a business transaction Brian was making. Had this been because he was only interested in her business? “Thanks, but I’m sure I’ll be fine.”

Brian grabbed another box and moved around her before she could stop him. “It’s too bad. These products are non-refundable.”

Cambria huffed. This man was stubborn! She looked around at all the boxes. Now that he’d moved them all inside, he started opening them, one by one. Paints, brushes, and the tall boxes were even full of the really fine quality canvasses she could never buy anymore. Possibly thousands of dollars. Her voice shook as she tried to find the words. “Well, I’ll pay you back when I—”

Brian shook his head. “No. you won’t.”

Frustration and a little anger washed over her like a paint roller. “Brian, that’s not fair. I hardly know you, and you’re buying me things that I’d never be able to afford.

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