Page 29 of The CEO

He leaned on the island. “That sounds good. White bread, please. I’ll get the drinks. What would you like?”

“Something simple and fruity.” She placed an index finger on her chin. “How about a pina colada? Do we have the ingredients for that?”

“We do. It’s one of Carole’s favorite drinks. She always makes sure to keep them stocked.” He walked away toward the stairs, heading down to the movie room and the bar, next to it.

While he was gone, Bree got out the roasted pork leftovers and made them each a sandwich. By the time she finished, she saw Adam returning with the drinks.

“Here you go.” He handed her one of the glasses.

He’d even garnished it with a quarter slice of pineapple and a pink umbrella.

“Wow, just like at a real bar.” She held up her glass for a toast. “To best friends.”

Adam eyed her for a moment and then raised his glass. “To best friends.”

I wonder if we can be more to each other. Would I be jeopardizing our friendship if I let him know I wanted more?

After they finished their sandwiches and drinks, they cleaned the kitchen together.

“You know,” said Adam. “Carole will do this in the morning. It’s kind of what I pay her for.”

Bree sighed. She still wasn’t used to having a housekeeper. “I don’t want to leave her a mess. She has enough to do with keeping the house up as it is.”

Adam shrugged. “Your wish is my command.” He waggled his brows.

Bree laughed, as she was sure he intended.

After they were done in the kitchen, they made their way to the movie room. They sat on a sofa, watchedThe Avengers: Endgameand she had a couple more pina coladas.

Bree curled up next to Adam and leaned against his side.

He put his arm around her shoulders, anchoring her.

They were almost like a real married couple.

She wondered if they would ever have a genuine marriage. One where they loved each other and had more children. She had to admit, she longed for that. She and Adam had been married for over two months but had been best friends for much longer than that. Their mutual love for Brad had brought them together, and it had grown from there. But had it grown enough? Could he love her? She needed love before they would have a real marriage. She knew that and wasn’t about to fool herself.

Bree yawned. “That was fun and a nice way to spend the evening. I’m tired though, and we still have to pick up Lilly in the morning.”

“I can pick her up and bring her back by myself.” He gave her shoulders a small squeeze.

She shook her head. “No, I want to go with you. I miss her.”

“I know. I do, too.”

“Well, goodnight. I’ll see you in the morning around eight-thirty so we can go get our girl.”

He picked up his empty glass. “Sounds good. Goodnight. I’m going to stay up for a while. Maybe watch another movie.”

Bree stood. “Okay. Goodnight, again.”

Adam stood, too. “Should I walk you to your door, little girl?” He lifted a brow and gave her a grin that would have had female heart’s thumping everywhere…if they’d seen it.

As it was, it was just for her, and her heart was the one pounding in her chest, wishing theirs was a true marriage.

“Bree.”

Knock! Knock! Knock!