Something of a Storm (All in Good Time Book 1)

Something of a Storm (All in Good Time Book 1) by Brooke St. James

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from laughing.
    "I know she came by," he said. "That's why I wanted to do the same. She told me where you live. I'll be there in about an hour. Will you be home?"
    I should have told him I wouldn’t, but I couldn't think straight. "Yeah, I guess," I said doubtfully.
    "Good," he said. "I'll see you in a bit."
    "What was that all about?" Lexi asked the second I disconnected. Her eyes were still about to bulge out of her head, which made me giggle.
    "That was Kate's son."
    "I know that. I heard you talking to him, but what did he want?"
    "He's coming over here."
    "For what?"
    I shook my head. "I have no idea."
    I took a shower, but I didn't have the energy or desire to put on makeup or do anything with my hair. I left it hanging over my shoulders in loose waves so it could dry naturally.
    Lexi was extremely curious about the eight millionaire as she called him, and waited till the last second to leave for work. She was supposed to be there at six, and it was ten till when she headed out reluctantly. She was on her way out when Zack showed up. The TV was on, but we both still heard the sound of footsteps coming up the stairs. She opened the door and watched as he came into view. I remained on the couch, watching as she tried not to react to his strikingly good looks.
    Lexi was a beautiful girl, and I was sure Zack would notice, but I'd never been jealous of my little sister, and I wasn't going to start now. It helped that I knew I'd never have a chance with someone like him.
    They introduced themselves and she said she was just on her way out the door. She stepped back to let him come in, and when he did, she made a face behind his back and mouthed some words. I assumed it was some exclamation about how hot he was, but I didn't really pay attention to reading her lips because I knew it would make me laugh.
    "Bye sister," she said out loud as she walked out the door. "Bye Zack. It was nice meeting you."
    We both told Lexi goodbye and seconds later, the door closed and we heard her footsteps going down the stairs. I stood up to greet him with a cautious but friendly expression. He was wearing jeans and a fitted t-shirt. It was extremely flattering, although I couldn't imagine anything looking bad on him. He had a broad chest and was obviously very fit.
    "Hello," I said, shaking his hand.
    He took my hand and used it to pull me into his arms. It was a warm, friendly greeting that wasn't awkward at all in spite of the fact that I'd never been much of a hugger.
    "Mom said you've had a rough time," he said. He let me go quickly and I glanced up at him to see a caring smile. He walked over to my couch and asked, "Mind if I sit down," even as he was already in the process of sitting.
    I came to sit beside him.
    "I guess you're wondering why I’m here," he said, getting right to the point.
    "It crossed my mind to wonder that," I said smiling.
    He turned and regarded me. He seemed like he was looking for the right words to begin. "I sold an internet company a while back," he said. He paused and I thought he was done.
    "I heard something about that," I said.
    "I invested most of that money and I've been blessed with my investments," he said.
    I nodded and smiled. "That's great."
    He sighed again and even in my sick state, I couldn't help but take in the curves of his gorgeous face. He had a handsome, rugged face with full lips and a strong jaw. I let my eye roam over it, but only for a second before switching my focus to some neutral ground in the form of his knee.
    "I'll just get to the point," he said. He leaned onto one side and pulled a piece of paper out of the pocket of his jeans. He held it out for me to take. I could tell by the size and shape of it that it was a check, but before I could open it, he said, "I want to help out with your medical expenses."
    My eyes stung with tears the second he said it. My emotions were already on edge, and mention of the overwhelming medical expenses had me ready to cry.
    "No," I said, shaking my

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