"I found looking at it oppressive." Owen complained to explain his disobedience with her request. "So many questions unanswered." He added sounding more dramatic.
The subtle way Maeve seemed to panic as she tried to light the candle only raised more questions in his mind. Just what was this about?
He made a mental note to try ritual casting an identification spell on it. Maybe that would give him some clues.
"I know." He responded. His voice was normal now. Free of the playing at drama and brattiness. He wanted her to know that he trusted her and knew she would tell him if she felt he or the boys were in danger.
"Thank you for coming." This time he sounded like he meant it. "I missed you. The boys missed you."
This time it was he that checked the time. "Look, we'll talk later. We have a lot to catch up on. Don't let the boys stay up too late."
Owen exited his office and called for the boys as he headed down stairs. "I'm going out for a little while. Maeve will be babysitting tonight so I expect you all to mind her, okay?" He was crouched down as he spoke to the boys who nodded.
Cain wasn't satisfied, remembering Maeve's earlier comment about Miss Jules, and asked, "Where are you going?"
"Out with a friend."
"He's going on a date," Nicholas responded at the same time as Owen.
"I'm going out with a friend." Owen tried to correct.
However Nicholas was still speaking over him, "With Miss Jules."
That got both Ethan and Cain excited and they began asking for confirmation over one another.
Owen glared at Maeve, blaming her for his current predicament. He waited for her to corral the boys and he moved towards the doorway. "Be good." He reminded his sons before he left giving Maeve one more glance.
On the way to pick up Julianna, Owen stopped at a florist and bought a bouquet with Maeve's suggestion in mind. Peonies, clematis, and daisies. That was summery right? But the feminine color scheme of corals and peach, and a bit of white screamed ROMANTIC. Well, she only said no roses. He could see Maeve's annoying face as he paid for the flowers.
Owen showed up to Julianna's house as the sun was low on the horizon. His shadow was long across her porch as he stood and rang the bell waiting for her. His heart quickened when he saw the handle turning.
"Hi." He said, as soon as she opened the door. The bouquet was at his side.
Bitch, I'm limited edition.
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