Guarding His Heart(2)

“There’s nothing like nepotism.” Zane laughed and Lucky frowned.

“That’s so sad for everyone else that was applying for the job.” She said softly. “I feel bad for them.”

“I’m sure they’re fine.” I shrugged. “It’s not like they had the job and were fired so that I could take it. No one else had the job.”

“Yeah, but just imagine if you’d been applying for a job, but you never really had a chance.” Lucky continued and shrugged. “I mean it is what it is. You basically own the company, so it’s your job anyway, but it just seems sad.”

“Yeah, I guess.” I looked at Zane and he was grinning.

“You know Lucky has a bleeding heart.” He laughed and then groaned as one of the babies started crying. “Excuse me, daddy duty calls. Lucky go ahead and order some pizza and cheesy bread. I’ll be back soon.” Zane jumped up and left the room and I turned to look at Lucky. She had a serious look on her face and I could see the concern in her eyes.

“What’s up?” I asked her as she wasn’t speaking.

“I just want to make sure that you really want to work for your dad.” She searched my eyes. “And that it’s not just out of obligation.”

“It’s a bit of both.” I shrugged. “I mean, I’ve never wanted to work for him, but I’m getting older now. I can’t be a bouncer for the rest of my life.”

“Yeah.” She grabbed my hand and squeezed. “A change will be good for you. And I really do hope you meet someone.”

“I wouldn’t count on it.” I laughed. “I don’t plan on meeting anyone for anything other than a night or two.”

“Oh Leo.” She sighed and smiled at me. “What am I going to do with you?”

“Well, seeing as I can’t say sleep with me,” I grinned at her reddening face. “Your husband would kill me if I said or did that.”

“Leo.” She giggled and hit me on the shoulder. “That’s so inappropriate.”

“I’m joking.” I laughed. “Don’t let Zane know though, or he might just kill me.”

“Leo, I hope you meet someone soon and I hope you fall in love.” She gave me a big smile. “I want our babies to grow up together.”#p#分页标题#e#

“Please don’t tell me your friend Leeza is coming back to town.” I faked a shudder. “Please do not try and hook us up together.”

“Leo.” She shook her head and rolled her eyes. “You’re going to meet your match you know. One of these days, you’re going to meet a girl and she’s going to make you forget all your fears and jokes.”

“I wouldn’t count on it.” I shook my head as I stood. “Now excuse me, I need to use the restroom before the food gets here.” I strode out of the room quickly, hoping to stop the conversation about my love life. I loved Lucky, but I was fed up of everyone trying to tell me I needed to fall in love. I didn’t do love. I didn’t want love. And I sure didn’t want to hear about it anymore.



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It felt odd to be wearing a suit to work. The tie felt claustrophobic around my neck and I wanted to rip it off. I sighed as I got out of my car and made my way into the building. I really, really didn’t want to be working in corporate America again. I’d worked for my dad for six months when I’d graduated from college and it had been the worst experience of my life. I’d felt overwhelmed by the numbers of people that had sucked up to me just because they knew my dad owned the company.

I had left the company with the reluctant support of my dad and overwhelming support from Zane. He’d known what it was to not want to follow in your father’s footsteps. In fact, Zane and I had practically been twins. We’d been best friends for ages. We’d always hung out together and we both liked picking up women. That was until he’d gone and moved to Miami and met Lucky.

I always thought that baby brain was a female thing. They get pregnant, they have the baby, and all of a sudden the baby takes over their life. I had no idea that men could get baby brain as well. Especially Zane. He’s been my best friend for years and the one thing we always had in common was the fact that we didn’t let women take over our lives. No relationship was ever that important. Then he went and found Lucky and everything changed. They got married and now he’s a dad. Sometimes, I don’t even recognize him anymore. It’s all good though. I like Lucky and sometimes I even think that Zane found his perfect match, but there is no way I ever want to go down that road. No way, Jose.