THE BENNETTS' CHRISTMAS (The Bennett Family and the Masters Family #6) - Brenda Jackson Page 0,77
racists. Now if you don’t mind, I want to enjoy my lunch.”
She left in a huff and he closed the door behind her. Going back and sitting down in his chair, he leaned back and closed his eyes to calm his raging anger. He’d bet the only person who had a problem with his living arrangements was Dr. Nestor. If there were others, the hell with them.
Opening his eyes, he stood and walked over to look out the window. He had a feeling Dr. Nestor was going to cause trouble. And that meant he needed to let Sebrina know, so she could be ready for it.
“I’m so glad you’re enjoying the cruise, Monica,” Sebrina said as she talked to her sister while getting ready for work. She had placed the call on speaker while she moved around her bedroom. “What time is it there, anyway?”
“A little past one in the afternoon. We got off the ship for a while when it docked at Arlie Beach. We’ll be in port for three days. It’s beautiful and we had a picnic and we—”
“We? Who are we?”
“Me and Landon.”
“The stalker?”
Monica laughed. “He isn’t a stalker, Bree, so stop saying that.”
“I just find it’s strange that you ran into him again, especially on a cruise ship. The odds are astronomical. What do you know about him?”
“More than I care to share at the moment. All you need to know is that he’s a real nice guy. Yesterday was his birthday and I made it special for him. I had a cake delivered to our dinner table and the dining staff sang to him.”
“Sounds like it was nice.”
“It was. Now, what about our housemate with the Chris Hemsworth body? The one you were getting all hot and bothered about the last time we talked.”
Sebrina rolled her eyes. “I was not hot and bothered. I merely mentioned how good looking he was.”
“Whatever. So how are things working out?”
“Most of the time, we’re like two ships passing in the night. I rarely see him. He’s asleep when I leave for work and I’m gone when he comes home. However, a few days ago we did grab breakfast together, and that night, we went to see that new Marvel movie.”
“The two of you went out on a date?”
“It wasn’t a date, Monica. It was an outing.”
“An outing?”
“Yes. We’ve decided friends go on outings and not dates.” There was no way she was going to let her sister know that she had the hots for Parker and that he seemed just as attracted to her, but they were trying to deal with it, refusing to let it go any further.
“So, how was it, going to the movies with the hunk?”
Sebrina shook her head. “It was nice, and the movie was great. I can’t wait for the sequel.”
“We will be docked at Arlie Beach for a little while. I’m going to suggest to Landon that we find a movie theater here and see if it’s playing. Earlier today Landon and I went snorkeling and he was surprised I knew how. And tomorrow we’re checking out another part of the beach.”
Sebrina continued dressing for work, glad Monica was talking about Landon Chestnut again. She could hear the excitement in her sister’s voice. She also heard something else.
“Should I be concerned about you and this guy, Monica? You sound quite taken with him. Have you fallen for him?”
“Of course not! Landon and I are just having a good time. He’s a nice guy but at the end of the cruise, he will go his way and I’ll go mine. You know I don’t want a man in my life, at least not for a while yet.”
“But what if the right one comes along?”
“He won’t be the right man if he comes before I’m ready for him. A husband and babies are not on my agenda.”
“You sound so sure of that.”
“I am. There is no man alive who could make me mess up my plans of going back to school. I want it too badly.”
Sebrina glanced at the clock on the wall. “Well, time for me to leave. Parker cooked dinner today. I’m not sure what it was but it smelled so good. The aroma woke me up and luckily, he always makes enough that I can take some to work with me. If I gain weight, it’ll be his fault.”
“A guy who is as handsome as Chris Hemsworth, and who can cook as well? You better hold on to him.”