“Cash called me at the office.”
“What did he want? And why are you just now telling me?”
“I at first thought it was because of Emma. You know she still is hung up on him, but it was regarding me. Apparently, I’m not good enough for you. Or basically he called me a gold digger.” She paused and was trying to read my expression. “I didn’t tell you only because I thought I might be making more of it than it was. He is such a pain in the ass.”
“Is that what he said?”
“The gold digger part, yes. He doesn't like me one iota.”
“Who cares what he thinks.” And I meant it. I paused for a minute. “Did he flirt with you?”
“NO, not at all.”
“Would you tell me if he did?”
“Of course I would. Like I said, I didn’t tell you about it only because of the way he acted. I just thought it would blow over, and he would see how we feel about each other. Or rather how I feel about you.” She looked at me like I had just accused her of a crime. My irritation was peaking with my brother. I wanted to see him now and beat the crap out of him.
“Look, I know you had gone through things with him in your past, but I would never…whatever happened before. Apparently, Emma told him about when my ex tried to talk to me outside of Kellye Joe’s. I told him to get lost and that is it. He was trying to accuse me of doing something I didn’t do. I love you, Wyatt.”
“I know you do. I’m sorry. I’m just… You saw your ex? When?”
“The last time we were at Kellye Joe’s. I was going to tell you but I didn’t think it was important. I had taken care of it. Then Cash called and basically tried to bust me on something I didn’t even do…”
“Breigh, you have never given me a reason to not trust you, so if you would have told me, that would have been it. I don’t know what Cash would be calling you about… and it really pisses me off. Then you not telling me, it just…” I paused and put some distance between her and me so I could face her and talk to her seriously. “This is the thing, Breigh, if someone is interested in Cash, they are not for me. Everything that you have done and been with me has been perfect. You have come out of nowhere and become a vital person in my life. In fact, losing you…I just don't know that I could breathe without you.”
I paused, feeling the words I was speaking. “But if you have any interest in Cash, I want to call it quits…no matter how I feel for you, I can’t go through that again. I just can’t.”
“Wyatt, YOU are what I want. You can trust me. Please look at me. Come sit closer to me,” she said to me. She didn't have to tell me twice.
Breigh took my chin and pulled me closer to her, kissing me. When she pulled away for a second, she kissed my neck softly then my chin and then back to my lips. I moaned feeling her lips placed on my body.
I let her have control for a bit before taking the lead and kissing her. I nibbled at her ear, then her skin right behind her ear, back to her lips.
I wasn't sure we were going to make it to the pie restaurant any time soon.
“I love you Wyatt. Only you.” Breigh said and I had no reason to doubt that.
I couldn't stop what was happening between us, I needed it, and I could tell she did too.
24
WYATT
I had dropped my date off ten minutes ago, and my blood was boiling thinking about what Breigh told me about Cash. I wanted to strangle him. Before he even greeted me over the line, I was tearing into him. I wanted answers and I wanted them now. “Cash, why are you calling Breigh?”
“Well hello, Brother, nice to hear from you.”
“Don’t give me that shit. Why are you calling her?”
“I wanted to tell her my opinion about her dating my only brother.”
“One, that is not your business. Two, you have no right butting into my relationship.”
“I have every right to care for my brother. When I heard what she did, I couldn’t just stand by and not do anything. She is playing you, more than likely for the Galloway money.”
I paused.
“You don't have anything to say to that, do you? Ask yourself this. Why is she just now telling you? I called her weeks ago?” Cash questioned trying to place more doubt.
“She isn't after my money. That’s ridiculous. I don't any have any money. You know Dad made sure I was stripped from my money the day I left after I graduated from high school.”
“She still knows our family is powerful.”
“In Hilltop? Dream on, Cash.”
“I’m just looking out for you, Bro.”
“You have never looked out for me. And I am willing to bet you would jump at the chance of Breigh in a heartbeat. She is too good for you and didn't even give you second glance. Must have really pissed you off.”
“Nah, her friend was far more appealing.”
“Easy.”
“Touché.”
“From what I heard, she was pretty chummy with a guy in the parking lot, her ex. Kissed him and everything. Doesn't sound like a woman who is over her ex and ready to move on. Unless, that is—if it benefits her.”
It was nonsense, but then the part of my heart that needed to be reassured was aching. What if he was right?
“Do not contact her again; she is off-limits, Cash. I’m not
