Roberta’s heels clicked furiously against the hardwood as she stormed out, the door slamming behind her with a resounding thud. The sound still echoed in my ears when I burst into laughter, the tension in my chest unraveling like a snapped thread. I couldn’t help it—her shocked expression, the way her mouth had fallen open, was too perfect.
“Have I ever told you how much I love your laugh?” Oliver said, his voice warm, his grin wide as he leaned closer, his blue eyes sparkling with mischief.
I wiped a tear from the corner of my eye, still chuckling. “Did you see her face? I mean, come on. I showed her exactly who you belong to.”
“Oh, yeah?” he teased, his brows lifting as he stepped closer, his hands finding my hips. “And who do I belong to?”
I leaned in, my lips brushing just shy of h
