Chapter 94

   Matthew Renfrews sighed and pushed violet hair out of his eyes. It was Tristen’s second birthday. His wife, Ariel, had insisted on having a party for the boy. It would be interesting. Not only was his brother-in-law, Aaron, attending, but Ariel had invited Aaron’s ex-girlfriend, Maricela, and their son over. Ariel was sure that they were perfect for each other. She wanted them to get married. He wasn’t so sure. Aaron and Maricela were polite to each other, but there didn’t seem to be sparks.

   He sighed again. Matt was sure that his wife had something else planned. Something he knew he wouldn’t like. He cursed softly as he scraped his knuckles on the grill grate. Whose brilliant idea was it to make this a barbeque? Another hand picked up the grate. Matt looked up into Aaron’s eyes.

   “Now what has this poor innocent grate done to invite such hatred?” He teased.

   “Um, nothing, really. But it’s already taken its pound of flesh. See?” Matt held up his wounded hand.

   “Oh, my, that does look serious. Shall I kiss it and make it better?” Amusement colored the words.

   Matt flushed. “N-no. I’m not five. I know I kiss won’t make it better.” He snatched his hand back. He did not want Aaron to kiss his hand. It would only make the situation worse.

   “Very well. Ariel said that Maricela was coming to this party.”

   “Yes, it’s for both our children. She thinks it’s wonderful that they have a cousin their age to play with.”

   Aaron snorted. “They’ll probably grow up to hate each other, the way she keeps pushing them together. Besides they’re too young to know the difference.” He moved away. “I’ll go see if she needs help in the kitchen.”

   Matt watched as his brother-in-law walked away. He tried to ignore how Aaron’s pants hugged his backside. He was a married man. He should not be lusting after anyone. Especially not his brother-in-law. His gorgeous, handsome, kind, considerate, wonderful brother-in-law.