Love Like Her (Against All Odds #3) - Claudia Y. Burgoa Page 0,38
We signed a few new deals. I might be moving to Boston once Dad comes back to work.
Eros: Why?
Liv: We haven’t found anyone to manage that branch. Instead of hiring someone, I’m going to take over while deciding what’s best for the company.
Eros: I told you to merge the Northeast branches months ago. Am I going to say I told you so again?
Liv: No. We’re doing it, but I have to figure out how to do it.
Eros: If you need help, I’m here.
Liv: Thank you. I’m not sure what I’d do without you.
Eros: Always a pleasure to help. Plus, you’re handling everything really well. You just second guess your decisions.
Liv: Still, you keep me sane.
Eros: Hate to cut this short, but we’re going to have dinner with Callie.
Liv: Callie is with you?
Eros: Yep. Nate convinced her to visit Nyx. So far, she has been friendly with us. I have hope that things are turning around for all the Brassards.
Liv: I’m happy for you.
Eros: TTYL
Eros: How’s the new place? How is Boston?
Liv: The weather is nicer than in San Francisco during the summer. As I’ve told you, it gets colder during these months than during winter. Overall, the city is cute. I always wanted to live in a brownstone. Most women in rom-coms live in a brownstone. I might finally meet my soulmate.
Eros: Name at least one movie.
Liv: You’ve Got Mail.
Eros: Oh, those types of buildings. So, you live in a glorified, costly apartment.
Liv: It’s not a glorified apartment. It’s a beautiful place. I have a view of Charles River. The best part is the private roof deck. You’d love the place. I take it that you watch rom-coms.
Eros: Of course, I do. As you know, I have sisters.
Eros: Three.
Liv: I wish I had at least one. Remember, I was excited about living close to Holly?
Eros: Yes.
Liv: She’s planning on moving. They’re still researching the best places for small families.
Eros: I’m sorry.
Liv: It happens. This relocation isn’t permanent. Once we merge all the branches, I’m taking time off.
Eros: You keep saying that. You’ll be a hundred by the time you finally buy a plane ticket to Hawaii.
Liv: Shut up. How’s Persy feeling? I’m thrilled that you’re going to be an uncle again.
Eros: She’s doing well. She and Ford are excited. They just found out their spawn is going to be a girl. Mom is thrilled. It’ll be like having Nyx and Persy 2.0. God, help me with these women.
Liv: That’s adorable. Send me more pictures of Nova.
Eros: Nate and Nyx are in Seattle. I’ll send you more when I go to visit them.
Liv: Hey, I’ll text you later. Holly is here. We have a girls’ night out!
Eros: Stay safe.
Liv: You should go out and party.
Eros: I’m heading to Costa Rica next week. There’s a lot to do in the office this weekend.
Liv: Send me pictures of the farm. I’m so happy that things are working out for you.
Eros: You helped me a lot. I’ll text tomorrow if I can.
Eros: Meet Leah Brooke Chadwick!
Liv: She’s so cute—and looks a lot like Nova when she was a baby.
Eros: I didn’t notice. You’re right.
Liv: Congratulations, Uncle Eros.
Eros: It’s Eos. According to Nova, the r is silent.
Liv: You’re adorable as an uncle. Maybe it’s time to get the wife and the kids. You’ll be a great dad.
Eros: The business hasn’t taken off yet.
Liv: It’s doing great.
Eros: This is phase one. I need to make sure everything is working according to my plans before thinking about having a life.
Liv: Sounds like a new excuse to put your future on hold.
Eros: How about you?
Liv: I’m still in my twenties. That gives me a pass, doesn’t it?
Eros: Not by much, but let’s go with that.
Liv: I’m super happy about Leah. Though I wish to stick around, I have to sleep. Tomorrow is going to be long.
Eros: I forget you swear that Tuesdays are worse than Mondays.
Liv: They are.
Eros: Have a good night’s sleep.
Liv: Same. x
Chapter Twenty
Olivia
I knew this was too good to be true. Dad always calls or texts before I go to bed with a laundry list of things he wants to be done before he wakes up. Tonight, he hasn’t done it yet, until now. I should move back to San Francisco—or quit.
When I reach for the phone, I frown. It’s Eros. He’s supposed to be in Costa Rica.