Mistletoe Magic (Paradise Place #6) - Natalie Ann Page 0,33

to the family room where his father was watching football and his mother was in the kitchen.

“There you are,” his mother said, coming forward.

“Mom and Dad, this is Robin.”

She moved forward and shook hands with both his parents. “Thank you for inviting me here today.”

“She’s just a tiny thing,” his mother said. Brian laughed. “What?” his mother asked. “I’m just speaking the truth.”

“It’s funny because Robin’s father said I was tall and strong.”

“You, strong?” Meena asked.

“Stop picking on your brother,” Troy said. “Brian can’t help it if he’s lean just like you. Be happy you both have good metabolism.”

“You always find a way to put me in my place with a compliment. Sorry,” Meena said to Robin. “It’s a little sister’s job to pick at her older brother. But the truth is he was always so protective of me growing up and now I feel like I have to be of him.”

“I understand,” Robin said. “My brother is very protective of me too. And we have a similar relationship by the looks of it. Brian will meet him in another month though as he’ll be here at Christmas.”

“My brother is pretty tough. He’s a smooth talker, but he always speaks the truth. And though I like to pick on him, there are very few men as stand-up as him.”

“Thanks, Meena,” he said, smiling at his baby sister. “But you’re still not going on a walk with us.”

“Dang it,” she said, laughing.

14

Know About Us

“Brian. Robin Masters is here to see you. She doesn’t have an appointment.”

Brian lifted his head from where he was reading his notes when his secretary’s voice came over the phone and announced Robin being up front.

He wanted to say send her back, but no one in his office knew the two of them were dating. That was going to change though.

“I’ll be right there. I knew she was stopping in. She’s just dropping off her will.”

He’d done it for her a few weeks ago and brought it over one night after work. He’d stayed for dinner, they’d talked and they laughed and they ended up in her bed.

All their nerves and fear over meeting the parents had been put to rest last week at Thanksgiving. He’d stayed at her house that night, but she had to work on Friday, so he’d gotten up and left early. He went back though and stayed that night and Saturday, going home on Sunday.

They talked yesterday and she said she’d be in today since she had the day off. She was running over before she went to the shelter to volunteer.

“Hi,” she said when he walked up front.

He didn’t hesitate to go right to her, put his arm around her, and lean in for a kiss. His secretary’s jaw dropped, but he escorted Robin back to his office without missing a beat.

“Hope that didn’t embarrass you.”

“No,” she said. “It was sweet. I just didn’t know if you wanted anyone to know about us.”

“I’ve got nothing to hide. I never have. We’ve met each other’s parents too. And we survived it.”

She giggled and the sound warmed his heart like it always did. “Yes, we did. I read everything over and it’s all fine. It just needs to be signed.”

“Do you feel comfortable with me notarizing it or do you want me to bring Molly in to do it?”

“I don’t have a problem with it. Like you said, it’s not like I’m leaving anything to you. It’s going to Rick and my parents.”

“I know, but there are some that might think I shouldn’t have done it.”

“It doesn’t matter what they think,” she said. “It only matters what I do. I don’t have a problem with it so that is the end of it. But if you do or feel more comfortable to have another attorney come in and sign it, that is fine too.”

He hesitated for a second and then said, “You know what? I’m going to call Molly in here. I don’t have a problem, but let’s just cover our tracks.” He walked over to his desk and buzzed Molly. “Can you come in here to notarize a will for me?”

“Sure,” Molly said, though she sounded confused. He’d explain when she walked in.

“Molly. This is Robin Masters. I drafted her will for her. You can look it over. It’s the standard form, her brother is her beneficiary, her parents next. Since we are dating, it’s probably best to have someone else notarize it.”

“I don’t have a problem with Brian doing it,” Robin