Consider it a favour to me to spend time with my sister.‖
―I don‘t even know her.‖
―She would grow fond of you as much as my father and I have.‖ He countered. Then leaned forward, ―If you need me for anything, just know you can call, okay?‖
―I appreciate that Nikos.‖ She said shyly. In truth she was surprised of how much he proclaimed to trust her the way he did 108
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No, she doubted that. He probably did know women well enough, just like Max said.It actually made her feel pretty good to think that he put as much faith in her as he said he did. She just might take him up on his offer during spring break and told him that.
Two hours later Lily did feel better. Nikos was a complete rake but could probably charm an angry cobra with that charisma he possessed. Yet it seemed lost on her. He seemed to know it.
―It is too bad Lily, that your heart belongs to Max, or I would have swept you off your feet.‖ He said retrieving his credit card from the server and getting to his feet to help her up.
―I‘m an open book.‖ She answered not denying it.
―I find that very appealing.‖ He said guiding her out of the restaurant, ―It is a shame that your Max can‘t see that.‖
That was the last phrase he got out before he stopped suddenly, ―Uh-oh‖.
Lily looked up at him but he wasn‘t looking at her.His attention was diverted elsewhere.She followed his gaze to the familiar grey limo parked behind his just as Oscar was opening the door and out stepped Max looking furious.
―What on earth—― Lily started to say when Max launched into a string of terse phrases directed solely at Nikos in Greek so she didn‘t understand a word. He didn‘t look at her once obviously because he was too angry and centered his gaze at the tall man beside her.
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couldn‘t deal with anymore of this in her life. She was still trying to mend her broken heart.
Nikos dropped his hand that was placed on the small of her back and answered him. Thankfully his tone was calmer.
― I told you.‖ Max said to Nikos, ― That Lily was mine!”
― She hasn’t got a ring anymore Max.‖ answered Nikos keeping his expression impassive.Although, inside he was grinning.Max still cared about Lily and regardless of her thoughts to the opposite, he still was possessive.Hopefully she could see this even if she couldn‘t understand what they were saying. Max‘s jealousy was like a neon sign.
― It makes no difference.‖ He said casting a look at Lily who looked like she was ready to burst into tears. ― Stay away from my fiancé.‖
Nikos lifted his chin, ― A man like you who has a woman like this would treat her better, no? She is sad, I cheered her up.
We are friends. I would never go back on my word.”
―Lily get in the car.‖ Max said sternly without taking his eyes off of Nikos.
Lily took a deep breath but didn‘t move. This made him drop his gaze to her and raise his brows.
―You heard me.‖
―Nikos can drive me back to college.‖ She answered sounding a lot braver than she felt. Seeing those two tall men toe to toe was intimidating to the most courageous person, and it was obvious that Max was tearing a strip off of Nikos who acted as though it was no surprise and almost as if a smile of amusement touched his dark eyes.
―Like hell!‖ he said turning to face her to give her the full dose of his authority. ―You‘ll get in the bloody car or I‘ll toss you over my shoulder and drag you there.‖
―You are not my brother!‖ she shouted back, ―I‘m sick of listening to orders from the both of you!‖
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