‘And probably her worst enemy as well,’ Hayden added grinning, and could barely stop himself from taking her into his arms.
‘I suppose you’re right,’ she said with mock sadness in her voice. ‘Oh the cruel irony of fate!’
‘As I look at you and that glimmer in your eyes, the chef better lock the refrigerator until it’s time for the grand entrée of the cake or else –‘
‘How rude!’ Lana retorted, but they could go on no more with the teasing because loud cries and hurrahs were heard from upstairs, and then suddenly, everything was very quiet.
‘Oh, hell! The engagement!’ Lana cried with her eyes wide, and then she grabbed Hayden’s hand and began dragging him along up the stairs. ‘Hurry up! I don’t want to miss this historic moment when my silly brother asks Veronique to marry him,’ she said
