“Because you did what I said.”
Meg held in a laugh. Cade never tired of reminding her. He was the one who told her to upload her singing videos to YouTube. And now she had her own record deal. “Yes, because I did what you said. You’re the smart one.”
“And you’re the talented one.”
The car slowed, and she heard the crunch of gravel. Then he stopped. “Okay, let me get you out, and then you can take off the blindfold.”
Meg almost peeked but decided it was best to let him guide her out of the car. She heard the door open and felt Cade’s strong hand take hers. “Hang on to me.”
That wasn’t a problem. She clung to him, the smell of his cologne making her weak in the knees. He still had that effect on her. Cade slid his arm around her and guided her a few steps. “Okay. You can remove the blindfold now.”
Meg slid the fabric over her head, taking in the sight before her. The mansion in the mountains. She gasped. The once peeling paint was bright and fresh. The detailed woodwork had been restored. The shrubbery was trimmed, and flowers bloomed along the path to the front door. “It’s beautiful. I can’t believe it. You did it. This was your dream. And now it’s finished. It’s going to bring in a ton of business.”
Cade smiled, his eyes holding a secret. “I don’t think you understand. It’s for you.”
She stared at him, not comprehending. “What?”
He motioned to the house. “This is our new home.”
Meg’s mouth dropped, and tears stung her eyes. “You’re freakin’ kidding me.”
He chuckled. “Nope. And it has hot running water and everything. Want to go take a look?”
Meg was too stunned to respond right away. The mansion they’d stayed at. The beautiful, curved staircase and antique chandeliers. The peaceful mountain home. She couldn’t even speak with the emotion running through her.
Cade’s eyebrows knit together. “The home doesn’t hold bad memories for you, does it?”
She blinked her tears away. “No. I mean, yes, but it also holds wonderful memories.”
“And I installed a state-of-the-art security system. No one will ever break in again.”
Meg threw her arms around Cade’s neck. “Honey, this is too much. Now I look like an idiot.”
“Idiot?”
“Yeah. I got you a tie.”
He laughed and picked her up, swinging her around. “You don’t have to give me anything. I already have my present. You.”
Meg kissed him, her emotions racing through her. She didn’t know what she did to deserve this life, but all her dreams were coming true. Cade was her dream come true.
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THANK YOU FOR READINGmy book! If you enjoyed this one, check out Accidentally Married. Madison thinks she’s getting a job at Jameson Technologies. Jared thinks she’s playing the part of his fake girlfriend. A misunderstanding leads to hilarity when Madison meets Jared’s family.
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HERE’S A SNEAK PEEK:
Madison pulled her car into the parking spot, relieved she found an empty space so close to the building. Even though it was only mid-morning, the temperature had risen to an uncomfortable level. A long walk would make her look like a melted ice cube by the time she entered Jameson Technologies. And she couldn’t give a bad impression. She needed this job.
Three weeks of handing out résumés and filling out applications, and she hadn’t gotten anywhere. She’d promised Carrie she would pay her half of the rent this week, but her bank account was empty.
She shoved the car into park, and it sputtered, choked, and then died. Running the air conditioner always made it feisty. At least the poor thing didn’t die on her while driving...most of the time.