When Lightning Strikes (The Storm Inside Book 3) by Alexis Anne

Author:Alexis Anne [Anne, Alexis]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Alexis Anne
Published: 2015-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

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Natalie shrieked from her bedroom down the hallway. I fell on my way to see what the hell was happening, but when I got there I realized she was happy, not hurt.

“Dad’s coming to visit!” she shrieked again, jumping up and down in front of her laptop. I could see Brandon grinning all the way from Paris.

“Hey, Ree. I know I should have cleared it with you first, but is it all right if I come visit next week?”

I collapsed on the bed in front of the laptop while Natalie hopped around her bedroom like a kid. I loved moments like this: when she actually acted her age.

Although I could use a little less enthusiasm for a few minutes.

“What is with next week? Are you and my father conspiring to drive me insane?”

Brandon genuinely looked surprised. “Edward is going to be in town too?”

“Monday through Wednesday.”

“Well this will be…not as much fun as I thought it was going to be.”

At least Brandon got it. “Sorry to rain on your parade. But you’re still more than welcome to visit. What’s the big occasion?”

“We’re considering opening a few stores in the States. I’m flying in to cover a couple meetings and look at some locations.”

“About time you guys dipped your toes back in the American waters.”

He scowled at me. “As if America has been a viable market for the last five years…”

I shrugged, giving him a hard time simply because it was fun. “Scaredy pants.”

“Smarty pants is more like it. We spent the last five years building a robust line, testing our products, and accruing more than enough capital to keep us solvent regardless of what happens to our new stores in the States. Smart,” he repeated for emphasis.

“If that’s what helps you sleep at night. When are you coming?”

“Wednesday. Leave Saturday night. Sorry kiddo, it’s a quick trip this time. Can I sleep at your place?”

I bit my lip. Brandon usually stayed with us so he could maximize time with Natalie without disturbing her too much. But I’d also never had a boyfriend when Brandon visited.

“Marie?”

“I’m thinking!”

“Marie…what’s going on?”

“Mom has a boyfriend,” Natalie replied for me, sticking her face in front of mine so she could see Brandon. “His name’s Greg and he’s super awesome.”

“Oh really? And this Greg might not want me spending time with my daughter?”

“Not in your boxers.”

Natalie glared at me. “Seriously Mom?”

I glared at her. “I told you grownups complicate things. I wasn’t lying.”

“Of course you’re staying with us! And why would Greg mind?” Natalie asked.

Brandon laughed. “I’m not sure if you can remember back this far…you were just an egg at the time, but your mother and I have had intimate relations before. That tends to complicate things when it comes to boyfriends, kiddo.”

“Ew! And that was over thirteen years ago. And you two obviously don’t want to be like that so…what’s the problem?” she repeated.

I loved her black and white logic. I just hoped Greg would, too.

“Look, he’s coming over for dinner any minute so I can explain the Edward situation.

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