Free Legally Bound by Blue Saffire

all. This was not what he was expecting tonight.
    Knowing that he was going to spend two weeks on an island with Paige and his family had him excited and he was looking forward to tonight and the upcoming trip. Seeing Paige in Nate’s arms only deepened the frown on his face because he had unwittingly invited his good friend to join them not thinking of the competition he was causing for himself.
    “I think they make a beautiful couple,” Minnie chimed.
    “He’s not her type,” Bobby bit out.
    “I think she looks interested,” James grinned.
    “Looks can be deceiving,” Bobby grumbled.
    “Well what has gotten into you,” Minnie asked placing a hand on her son’s cheek and looking into his eyes.
    “Nothing mother,” Bobby sighed. “I see some people I need to greet. I’ll see the two of you later.” Bobby kissed his mother’s cheek before turning to cross the room where he could get a better view of Paige.
    When Bobby walked off Minnie turned to her husband and smiled. “You were right, he is completely smitten by her,” Minnie snickered.
    “Yes, and you my dear wife, are quite the minx. I believe you have set my plan in motion quite perfectly,” James said with a broad smile and held out his hand to escort his wife to the dance floor.
    ~B~
    “So you are the infamous Paige Kemble,” Nathan crooned. “You’re a lot smaller than I thought you would be considering your large repetition.”
    “I’m not sure if that is a complement or not,” Paige laughed. Nathaniel was more than attractive. She just didn’t feel the sparks she always felt whenever a certain someone else was around her.
    “It indeed is a complement. To impress James Mairettie is a feat in itself, but to also capture the eye and attention of Bobby Mairettie, you must be one spectacular woman.”
    “Interesting, I can only take credit for one of those achievements,” Paige said in a small whisper Nathan just managed to hear.
    “Modest are we,” Nathan chuckled.
    “Why don’t you tell me something about yourself?”
    “What would you like to know?”
    “Well you know I’m a lawyer at the firm, what do you do?” Paige smiled up at Nathan’s handsome face happy he brought into the topic change.
    “I made a great deal of money in real estate development and I dabble some in the family business, but now days I run my own internet company,” Nathan said proudly.
    “Oh, that’s great,” Paige replied. “How is it to be your own boss?”
    “Personal I love it, but it comes with a lot of responsibility and patience. I for one have patience and don’t mind a challenge here and there.”
    Nathan was definitely a catch. Paige tried to will herself to feel something. His hands were large and warm on her back but it was just comfortable, nothing to write home about or to get her hopes up. His eyes were warm and invited you into him and the conversation but she wasn’t finding herself lost in the conversation as much as she would like to be.
    “How long have you known Bobby,” flew out of Paige’s mouth before she had time to think.
    “We meet in diapers and have been inseparable since. What can I say he needs me,” Nathan laughed a deep hearty laugh that made Paige laugh with him.
    “He’s lucky then,” Paige said with a polite smile.
    “I would say he is, to have found a woman like you he is very lucky,” Nathan grinned.
    “Me, what would make you say that,” Paige said searching Nathan’s face.
    “Now Paige, I was introduced as his best friend. I know everything about Bobby including some things we both wish I could forget,” Nathan gave a sexy grin and chuckled. “You’re the one he won’t let get away.”
    Paige suddenly couldn’t look up into Nathan’s eyes. “It isn’t like that, he just wants to keep me from leaving the firm,” Paige murmured.
    “You are underestimating yourself Paige,” Nathan said reaching to lift her face with the tips of his fingers and smiling down at her. “You are beautiful,