Chapter Two
Brooklyn snuggled more into the warm pillow, it was a little hard but she still had the best sleep of her life last night. It's mint and pine fragrance filled her nostrils. Wait a minute, she thought. Wasn't she on the steps of the church? When did church steps become warm and cuddly with a mint and pine fragrance?
Slowly opening her eyes, she gasped at the same icy blue striking eyes of Blade Summers staring down at her. How did she land in his bed? Did he take advantage of her? His arm was tightly clamped around her waist, and she was lying on his shoulder, her head on his biceps instead of the pillow! How embarrassing!
She looked at herself. Well, her clothes were on at least. Nothing happened then. Blade chuckled,"We didn't do it, if you're thinking in that direction," he whispered and she blushed to the roots of her hair.
"I I, how did I come here?" She asked hesitantly.
"You were lying unconscious on the steps of the church, so I brought you home," he said, staring at her pink mouth, her green eyes, her golden hair spread out on the pillow. She looked like an angel from heaven, dropped down just for him.
"You came back to the church?" She asked, surprised. Why would he leave his brother's reception party and come to the church at night to check upon her?
"Yes, I went after the party," he confessed.
"Why?" She whispered.
"I wanted to, that's why?" He grinned. His arm was still on her waist as he talked. She tried to move away but he held her. He loved her in his arms. He went to sleep the moment she came to him in her sleep and snuggled close to him.
"I need to go," she said shyly.
"Hmm," he said, staring at her face with longing. When will he get to hold her again?
A soft knock on the door had them apart. He went to open the door to find aunt Olivia standing outside with a knowing smile. She knew Blade spent the night with Brooklyn. In the middle of the night she had come to check upon the girl, only to find Blade fast asleep with her in his arms. Aunt Olivia quietly went away, smiling to herself. They made a cute couple and she wanted them to be together. She already saw how Blade looked at Brooklyn. He liked her.
"Sweetie, go to your room. I need to help her shower," said aunt Olivia to Blade, as she carried two bags full of clothes into the room.
"Where did you get so many clothes from?" Asked Blade.
"Oh these? Brittany sent them today early in the morning. They are from her boutique. I had told her about Brooklyn yesterday night," she informed him.
"Brooklyn, this is my aunt Olivia. She was the one who took care of you, yesterday night," he introduced.
Brooklyn smiled thankfully at aunt Olivia. She was trying to get up from the bed for the last five minutes but couldn't. Her head was spinning like a top and she didn't have the strength to go to the bathroom on her own.
"I'll help you dear. Don't worry so much," said aunt Olivia, going to help her. She deposited the bags on the bed. "Choose a dress to wear and I'll take you to the bathroom."
"Thank you auntie," she said, grateful for everything that they are doing for her.
Blade stood like a statue staring at her. She blushed when a set of coral coloured lingerie fell onto her lap along with the same coloured sundress. Blade's eyes took in everything. He didn't want to leave. Aunt Olivia quirked an eyebrow at him and he chuckled and went to the door. Was he behaving like a horny teenager around her?
Heaving a sigh, he went out and closed the door behind him. He took a cold shower and got ready for the day. He went downstairs for coffee and breakfast and then left to do his work. He had a bachelor of science degree in agricultural sciences with a two year post graduation in Floriculture. He also completed a short term crash course in Animal Sciences and Husbandry.
Brody wiggled his eyebrows at him,"Did you have a good night's sleep, bro?" He asked.
"Yeah, why not?" He said irritatedly.
"What? Did she kick you out?" he asked, puzzled at his irritated mood.
"No, nothing of the sort. I have other work to do," he said, eating up quickly. He wanted to avoid Brody's questioning.
"Did you uh, do it?" asked Brody, curiously, grinning like a fool.
"Are you crazy? By the way, she's off limits," said Blade sternly.
"Yeah, yeah, I'm all for V for Valentina," said Brody with a pout.
"You mean the sheriff's daughter?" Asked Blade, digesting the news. "So are you two together or what?"
"Nothing bro. She doesn't even look at me. I already asked her out ten times," he said, unhappily, his eyes had a sad and distant look in them.
"What? You asked her out without gaining her trust?" Said Blade, nodding his head at his brother's stupidity.
"What do you mean?" Asked Brody, confused.
"Be there for her. Help her in times of need. Gain her friendship and trust, but only if you're serious about her. She's not the girl to play with Brody. Ask her out when she totally trusts you," he suggested and Brody's eyes widened at the wisdom he gained. He grinned happily.
"You think that'll work?" He asked, hopefully.
"Yeah, it always works," he told his brother with a smirk.
"Oh thanks bro. You saved my life," Brody said grinning happily.
Blade winked at him and giving him a thumbs up, to wish him luck, he left for work.
Briar was busy with his bride, they were to leave for Florida for their honeymoon. So, he and Bryce started working at the flower cultivation sites near the brook. Brody joined them later with the horse training. Bronson had gone back to Austin to continue his MBA.
They worked hard till noon, and then went back to the ranch house to freshen up for lunch.
