Page 56 of Fake Bride's First Love
Eva rolled her eyes as Jorge and I kissed. “Get a room, you two. On second thought, why don’t you go to your room while I watch Brooks?”
I laughed while shaking my head. “We can wait, Eva.”
She giggled while continuing to play with Brooks, who was delighted at seeing one of his aunts again. They looked so cute together, and I couldn’t help but think what a wonderful mother Eva would be one day.
“I just wish I didn’t have so much free time. There are only so many movies I can watch at home before I go stir-crazy.” The doorbell rang, and Jorge went to answer it. “Take last night, for example. There was a back-to-back romcom feature on television, and even after it was over, I still couldn’t sleep. Ugh, I just hate sleeping alone. You’re so lucky, Ginger.”
Gavin poked his head into my office, and Eva’s eyes instantly lit up. “Hello, I’m Gavin.”
“Hi, I’m Eva.”
I took Brooks out of her arms, thereby allowing her to shake Gavin’s hand. There was no denying the spark between them, either.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you.” He turned to me and smiled. “Is that Brooks?” Gavin took him from me, and once again, Brooks was elated to see another face.
“That boy just eats up attention,” I said while sitting back down in my chair.
Gavin walked back and forth, carrying Brooks, smiling from ear to ear.
“Gosh, I miss having my daughter. She was so cute at this age. They’re just so cute and cuddly, you know? When they get older, watch out Ginger: they love to run all over the house. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to chase after my little girl while she giggled and ran away from me.”
Eva and I laughed while Gavin continued playing with Brooks.
“Anyway,” I said to Ginger, “I’ll be sure to keep my eyes and ears open if I hear of any part-time job openings.”
Gavin’s eyes lit up as he turned to face Eva. “Did you say that you’re looking for a part-time job?”
“Yes, I am. I work at the Lavender Dreams Spa with Ginger and Margo, but I have plenty of time on the nights and weekends.”
“Really? Because I’m in desperate need of a babysitter.”
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