A small smile crossed his lips.
“I was lost, so lost in a world where I didn’t exactly know where I belonged. I was struggling to find myself and my place in this world. And then I met you, and suddenly, I didn’t feel lost anymore. Which, by the way, scared me because it wasn’t supposed to happen that way. When you left that night, I felt lost again and I hated the fact that I needed you so much in my life and not just as a friend. Now you’ve met someone else and, to be honest, I’m having a hard time handling it. There, I said it.”
“Can I speak now?”
Taking in a deep breath, I spoke, “Yes.”
Getting up from the couch, he walked over to me and placed a tight grip on my hips.
“Lia is my secretary. She’s not someone I’m interested in. I only brought her to the wedding to make you jealous and I deeply apologize for that. I know I’m a dick and I hope you can forgive me.”
“So, she’s not someone you’re dating?”
“No, Jill.” He smiled. “She’s my secretary and a damn good one. I’m not interested in dating anyone else. You’re the only woman in this world I want. You had me in the palm of your hand the minute you sat down next to me on that plane. I can’t explain it. I wish I could, but I can’t. I have never felt this way about anyone before. I am so in love with you, Jillian Bell, that sometimes it hurts. You’re all I think about every second of every day and you’re all I dream about at night. I love you, you crazy girl, and I don’t want to stop you from finding yourself, but I’ll be there for you every step of the way. I promise.”
Tears rolled down my cheeks as our eyes stayed locked on each other’s and he took his thumbs and gently wiped them away.
“You’re beautiful when you cry.” He smiled.
“When I started my journey, nothing was getting in my way; there were no exceptions. Except you became the exception because I couldn’t help but fall in love with you.”
“Do you know how happy that makes me to hear you say that?” Tears filled his eyes. “I love you, Jillian.”
“I love you too, Drew, and if you’ll have me, I would like there to be an us.”
“That’s all I ever wanted, baby.” His lips brushed against mine.
****
“Good lord!” I exclaimed as Drew rolled off me.
He chuckled as he sat up against the headboard and I snuggled into him.
“Satisfied?” he asked.
“Very.” I moaned as my lips pressed against his chest. “You?”
“Very satisfied.” He kissed the top of my head.
His fingers softly ran themselves up and down my arm as he held me.
“My dad is divorcing my mom,” I spoke.
“I’m sorry, baby.”
“Don’t be. It’s for the best.” I sat up and ran my thumb across his lip. “I’m hungry.”
“Want to grab a bite to eat somewhere?”
“Yeah.” I smiled as I kissed his lips. “And then we can have dessert at your house.”
Chapter Forty-One
Drew
After grabbing some dinner, we headed to my townhouse. As I was helping Jillian from the car, Liam and Oliver had just stepped out his front door.
“Hello there, neighbor!” Liam shouted as he waved.
Here we go.
“Hey, Liam. Oliver.” I waved back.
“Hello, Jillian.” Liam smiled.
“Hi, Liam.” She waved.
They walked over to us and Liam introduced Jillian to Oliver.
“This is my brother, Oliver Wyatt.”
“Nice to meet you, Oliver.” She smiled as they shook hands.
“Nice to meet you as well, Jillian.”
“Why don’t you go in the house and put these leftovers in the refrigerator. I’ll be in shortly,” I spoke.
Jillian went into the house and I prepared myself for Liam.
Placing his hands in his pocket, he spoke, “So, what’s going on?”
“Okay. Okay.” I put up my hand. “It seems your little plan worked. We are officially a couple now.” I grinned.
“Congratulations.” Oliver placed his hand on my shoulder.
“Thanks.”
“Yep. Told you it would work. I think I may start my own business,” Liam spoke.
“And what business would that be?” Oliver asked as he rolled his eyes.
“A company that helps a man or a woman get the person of their dreams.”
“You’re an idiot.” Oliver smacked him upside the head.
“Why? Something like, uh, what’s it called, a wingman service. I could be the wingman and help people out in the love department.” He grinned brightly.
I laughed and Oliver stood there shaking his head. “Like I said, you’re an idiot.”
“You say that now, but you won’t be when I start raking in the millions, dear brother.”
Oliver sighed. “You already rake in the millions. Come on, we’re going to be late. Congrats, Drew. I’m happy for you, man.”
“Yeah. Congratulations, bro. The six of us need to do dinner. Call me!” He pointed at me as they headed to the car.
“I will, and thanks again.”
Liam held his arms out. “That’s what a wingman does, bro.”
Chuckling, I walked into the house and found Jillian in the kitchen, pouring us a glass of wine.