Page 75 of Father of the Bride
Sunny opened her eyes, fixating on the canopy. “You have the right to be.”
“I don’t think I do, actually. He’s my dad. He’s lonely. I want him to be happy again.”
“Okay…”
“Davion doesn’t know.”
Sunny sighed in relief.
“He’s already on edge,” Brooklyn continued. “And he’sextremelyprotective when it comes to you. Like, OD. He’d burn this whole damn villa down if he thought somebody was bothering you.”
Sunny smiled at that.
“Yall are grown, and it’s grown folks’ business, but I do have to ask one thing.”
“Okay.”
“What’s the deal with Luke? Because the way you and my dad look at each other feels like a lot more than just…you know.Physical,”she whispered. “And if that’s the case, what is Luke to you?”
“Oh God, this is so embarrassing,” Sunny mumbled.
“I don’t want my dad getting hurt. I don’t play about him, okay? I’m protective, too.”
“Of course you are, sweetheart.” Sunny blew out a breath. “Okay. Long story short, Luke is just a plus one to keep my ex-husband from…winning.”
“Oh! You’re being petty.”
“Yes.”
“Okay. I get that.”
Sunny burst out laughing. “Why is everybody so understanding about my foolishness?”
“Because it’s relatable. Nobody wants to be alone while their ex parades his new thing around.”
“Truth be told, I was gonna slip Luke your friend’s number when we leave.”
“Jules?”
Sunny nodded.
“Be careful. If you consider him a friend, you may wanna rethink that. Jules is about her bag, and that’sall.”
“Noted.” She grabbed Brooklyn’s hand. “I’m not playing games with your father. I have feelings for him.”
“After three days? He works fast.”
Sunny didn’t answer that.
Brooklyn turned onto her side facing Sunny, holding her hand tight.
“I’m gonna take a quick nap,” she said softly. “Can you stay until I drift off? My alarm’s already set.”
Sunny nodded. “Get some rest, pretty girl.”
Sunny didn’t realize how tired she was until the alarm rang an hour later.
They were still holding hands when they woke up.
