My Best Friend's Brother

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looking the city, a fireplace glowing faintly, a rooftop pool gleaming under the fading light

d already sunk into the plush sofa, crossing her legs, while I s

's properties," she chuckle

ing. I mean, why ask when I can just walk in?" Rhoda said, maki

ly. She whipped her head around, her

e grew sharper as she met

ght me to Aaron's house of all places," I muttered, my pulse quickening. I felt foolish fo

g. "Exactly why I said he has no idea we're here. Jo, yo

sing my arms. "Have you forgotten the time we both landed

rty, and guess who got blamed for that? Me! He called me a bad influence, told me

robably trying to calm me down,

think I won't get blamed for this too?" I spa

nk. I just wanted us to enjoy our girls' trip, and this house is... well, it's perfect." She gestured t

body. "If we hadn't spent a small fortune getting here,

me into a hug. "Now come on, let's go explore the ci

arcelona," I said as she grabbed my

ona would be criminal," she replied as we heade

the room, but my insides churned. The house was beautiful, but knowing who owned it left a bad taste in my mouth. Something w

Madrid in time," Rhoda said cheerfully as we walked

oment. Rhoda tipped her head back, letting the cool evening breeze

. I glanced over at her and followed her lead, lifting my gaze t

to the house gets a paid manicure at the fanciest salon in the city!" she challen

ed after her. By the time we stumbled back into the house, both of us out of br

enjoy this t

mile vanishing. I stepped in behind her, pe

unreadable as he downed the last of his drink, the sound of the glass slamming against the tabl

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