Miami Spice by Deborah Merrell

Author:Deborah Merrell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance sex miami interior design hispanic
Publisher: Deborah Merrell/Marva Dale

Chapter Ten

“I feel silly wearing the same outfit,” Erica commented as they took the elevator down to the first floor and the terrace where Sunday brunch awaited. “I know my family will realize we spent the night together.”

Grinning, Nico caressed her bare arm. “And that’s bad how?”

“I suppose you’re right,” she said with a sigh. “They might as well know what a crazy, wanton hija and sobrina they have in the family.”

“You’ll fit right in with my own familia.”

Erica smiled with the thought of meeting his parents at last. “Is that an invitation to the nut house? If you and your twin are any indication, then I should consider myself the only sane person between the two families.”

As the elevator doors opened, Nico threw her a sly wink. “We’ll see.”

They joined Erica’s family at a large, round table. She had to work fast to evade any sly questions, and did so with the expertise of a spy under interrogation. In contrast, Nico simply smiled and answered questions with polite aplomb. Finally, Erica felt herself slip into a more comfortable mood when she allowed her first Mimosa cocktail to take effect.

Before they started for the buffet table, Nico excused himself to use the restroom. Now as her aunt and mother used the opportunity to pump her for more information, Erica kept them at bay by directing the conversation to less volatile topics between her father and uncle. Soon, a familiar voice greeted them, and she was both surprised and delighted to see Maritza on her way over.

“I finished early,” Mari told them as she swept around the table to give everyone a kiss, “and when I called mamá, she said to meet everyone here for brunch. So, here I am!”

Today, the newest member of the Adentro Televisión news team wore an indigo sundress dotted with pink and yellow petals. Of course, Mari looked fabulous with her hair done in gold waves and her makeup perfect. Despite feeling like a dowdy stepchild, Erica couldn’t wait to introduce her sister to Nico, the mystery brother. After all the sisters had shared concerning their love lives, she felt they had much more in common now than just passing romances.

A sudden crash behind them made the Rael family turn heads. A general murmur rose amongst the diners, and several waiters scurried about. From her viewpoint, Erica could see the remnants of a lobster and shrimp salad scattered over the flagstone floor. Finally, the commotion settled back to normal conversations and activity, and she turned her attention back to her group. When a waiter came to her side, Erica gave a small frown and accepted the folded note he handed her. As she read, her expression turned from sublime happiness to a growing anxiety.

Mi tesora, I am so sorry, but an emergency came up and I have to leave. Please accept my apologies and pass them on to your lovely family. I will call you as soon as I can.

Love, Nico

Erica forced a thin smile as she crumbled the note.

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