decision to mak

to the table and that he would be so rude as to cut in on their conversation. Not that it wa

nd slipped the brown leather strap over her left shoulder.

He held her arm and push

s the man who couldn’t stand her presenc

He cranked his head towards the pillars where the waiters sto

oulders. “Champagne?

et some important life goals.” Melvin

ye brows and jaw with Andrew but beyond that, his curly dark hair contrast

nted to talk abo

ch and I have conclu

is brother. “You’re not suppose

now

Andrew to her. “W

She glanced at Andrew, hoping he wou

o say something that might have helped but Melvin had cut in. If Andrew had rejected her so calmy, she didn't ex

ys wanted to write a book. But what ki

supposed to make the decision? Why was he sitting there

you wanted to discuss someth

rother off. “It would be rud

lvin sitting here couldn’t be the same one w

hat’s not how to talk

. “A few minutes ago, you

the champagne is here.” Melvin rubbed his hands togeth

ne stared between both brothers. The last five minutes would have the best time fo

is lips and took a slow sip. “You’r

bach already de

r Andrew. We make de

. “Trust me, this is one of t

ar-- what’ yo

Elaine

t’s a beaut

id. “Are

ared hard a

ith his dark eyes and raised his glass. “A toast, to new friendships and new relatio

e table. Maybe he wasn’t such a bad guy after all? He hadn't known that

’s

didn’t look like his lips moved b

iness more media publicity, the type that your comp

Tell me, are you reli

? She went to a church every now and then. Especially when Aunt Meghan called. Especially on those days when sh

. I go t

stopped. “And what do

okay. I

ss?” Mel

ook proposal request? Was it even necessary? She’d dropped the letter as expected. But if she could score this deal, or at leas

And I hope to be

the same way as his brother. He had a sort of dark beauty about him, almost exotic looks. A dangerous

y of the book pr

hat Ellie. Tell me a

sel

t the doctor had told her to keep her arms away. so she settled for rubbing her temple instead. “Er.. I’m an only child. I g

’t ask you to bore me

ce one moment and angry the next? Was he bipolar? Maybe she should have done bett

, I like to know wh

a half-jest. “When have yo

ne. So, this book we’ll be writ

with the writig, distributing, ma

e. “Won’t you get some kind of commi

project, if you eventually agree to do it.

e explaining things instea

explained anything t

it.” Melvi

s eyes

en’t done a proper c

s brother. “You thin

h impulsive risks tha

my dad. He’s bound to see things my way. In fact, I think we should go so

t spare her a glance. She got to her feet a

ld not miss an opportunity to get her old job back or even get a double promotion. He was determined to give her a No but Melvin cou

bach. I hope we meet agai

nd the table and

ay Melvin asked, “So, how did you meet my doofus

ould discuss the book proposal and even wors