The Summer I Fell for a Billionaire: A Sweet, Funny Summer Romance (Legacy Inn Book 3) by Sara Jane Woodley

Author:Sara Jane Woodley [Woodley, Sara Jane]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Eleventh Avenue Publishing
Published: 2021-04-30T04:00:00+00:00

23

Stefi

Cooper Monroe almost kissed me last night.

I wake up with the memory at the forefront of my mind. I remember the look in his eyes — that indescribable, cryptic gaze that somehow told me exactly what he was feeling. I remember the way he glanced at my lips, and when he started to lean in. I leaned in too, the strong, magnetic pull between us impossible to ignore.

And then, right before our lips touched — the phone ringing. What would’ve happened if Kade hadn’t called?

With a beaming smile, I roll out of bed, feeling like a princess in a fairytale. I take extra care in braiding my hair and putting on makeup, my stomach a mess of happy butterflies.

I leave my cabin and walk towards the penthouse with a spring in my step. Soon though, I break into a full run. I’ve never been so eager to get to work — to see Cooper.

“Morning!” I shout to Greg as I make a beeline for the elevator.

He chuckles. “Someone’s in a hurry this morning.”

I press the button marked “P” and the door slides open. I dash in, feeling like an excited puppy. Once I open the door to the penthouse, though, the wind is knocked out of my sails. Cooper’s not waiting for me on the stairs. Nor is he making coffee in the kitchen, or sprawled on the couch watching Jeopardy!

Maybe he’s asleep?

I peek down the hallway to where the bedrooms are, but his door is wide open. I wander to the doorway, and his bed is empty and unmade. I don’t hear the shower running and I can’t see any indication that he might be back soon.

He’s just… gone.

I bite my lip, confused. He’s probably at the gym or something. He should be home for lunch. Right?

My stomach pings uncomfortably, but I resolve not to think about it and get to work.

Unfortunately, the morning drags. Without Cooper to keep me company, the work is, predictably, not very engaging. I try to keep my mind from speculating as I change the bedsheets, scrub the showers, fill the vases with fresh flowers, and hang Kade’s dry cleaning in his closet. My last task of the day is to take out the trash. I do it slowly, methodically, waiting for Cooper to come bursting through the door.

But, eventually, there’s nothing left to do and I stand in the kitchen, surveying the spotless penthouse. Everything in me wants to stall for time, just in case Cooper comes home.

I’m wondering whether I should deep-clean the already sparkling freezer when my work phone buzzes. I lunge for it and my heart leaps when I see who the text is from.

Cooper: Are you up for another prison break?

My face breaks into a wide smile.

Stefi: Always.

Cooper: Good. Today, we’re going swimming.

I laugh aloud in disbelief. Swimming seems like such a normal activity compared to Cooper’s usual suggestions. But, I’d do anything with him by my side. Besides, I’ve been dying to go swimming — I haven’t yet had the chance this summer.

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