The Billionaire’s Twins Play Matchmaker – Chapter 28

“I think you did very well,” Franklin said. “It’s very playful. It brings me back to when I used to crawl around my grandmother’s garden just exploring.”

“Good. I’m glad.” Macey smiled pleased that her intention at least captured a few. She wasn’t expecting the new series to be hugely popular given its subject matter but she hoped it drew a few in like Franklin.

Paul cleared his throat, “Now that the debate is settled let’s see about refills.”

ll buy the next round,” Frankl

not off the hook,” Victoria said g

least let’s enjoy the night without drama, okay?”

babysitters. We’ll make a day of it: go to the spa, maybe do some shopping.”

like that time in Cyprus, is it?”

.”

erwear and sit in a pool while fish nibbled on me.”

third, if I told you in advance what we were going to do you wouldn’t have done it. Besides even you have to admit it was better than the spa in Třeboň.”

acey shook her head.

’s that spa known for?” Rose as

d, “very good for the skin.”

hich you have to strip naked

rt of the experience,” Victoria said, “what good is life if you don’t savor it?”

artment in Paris forever if Victoria hadn’t intervened. Victoria certainly knew how to make life interesting.

ke saunas, don’t you?”

e woman in front of her.

excellent one in Finland. We’ll go together.”

n…naked?”

ng wrong that. Like I told you before, it’s natural. You think you were born in that suit?” Victoria raised an eyebrow. “It’s your body. Why not celebrate it a little?”

cey there. We had a great time.”

e and silent inquiries. He hadn’t minded the talk of spas or saunas as they were enclosed areas and private but a beach was different. And it wasn’t just women who could be found there.

exactly how that trip went…but I don’t think I will. Best to leave it to your imagination.”

asked hoping to change the subject.

ctoria’s favorite food.

r brother along. “This way!”

e she couldn’t get all her answers tonight she was definitely going to get some of them. She paused transferring her glass to her other hand before reaching out for Rose. “Are you coming dear? Girls bond best over shellfis

er hand and allowed herself to be led away much to March’s shock.

”

just be over there. I’m sure your boys can handle yourselves for a few minutes.”

n to their father.

gner.”

?” March asked.

utor rather just remedial classes. Stephen found Victoria. She was a couple years younger and already in her first year of college but that didn’t seem to bother either of them. They really hit it off.”

at his phone.

oking at?” March aske

t in the world?” Jude asked showing them the website he was browsing. “They call it the Naked City. It’s a Naturist village and you can be naked wherever you

glared at his father who was responsible for introducing Macey to Vic

her attending each other’s shows and exhibits.

playing a large bowl of dipping sauce surrounded by shrimps hanging off the edge. Victoria and Rose stood with her along with the kids as they chatted and snacked. It seemed Victoria was serious about bonding over shellfish. Macey looked at ease and readily

eeding space to spread her wings and that she was stronger now. His father was right and Julius felt the difference all evening. Macey was confident as she discussed art with everyone who approached her. She didn’t cling to him but stood comfortably alongside him. As his father said she didn’t need him, but she clea

n the bathroom gave him peace of mind. He still had to deal with her himself but he was proud how Macey handled her and put her in her place so beautifully. No one was going to be able to push Macey around…and s

ewest work recalling Macey’s inspiration. Bugs were certainly an odd subject but the way they were photographed did seem extremely playful and bright almost as if they were from a child’s imagination.

rned to his father again. “That’s why you bought this gallery.”

d Carl. During their time in the Vietnam jungle he never sketched or did anything that hinted at his dormant talent. The only time he mentioned any creative endeavors was when he told Augustus his grandmother taught him to play piano but then Augustus never expected his men to share personal details with their leader.

re were only three other survivors from their squad and the story they told was hard to believe.

he night. At first they thought he abandoned them until enemy fire suddenly began to fall silent. When Carl returned he and his knife were drenched in their enemies’ blood. Slinging Augustus’s inert body over his shoulder Carl led them to an open area large enough for a chopper to set down.

rably discharged and sent home after he recovered but Carl was placed in another unit. He tried and failed several times to reconnect to Carl after the war but it was like his comrade and savior disappeared. Then one day a

city. He spent the next two months looking until he finally found Carl living in a box under a brid

the only thing that comforted Carl as he occasionally slipped into moments of psychosis where he thought he was back in the jungle.

Bronze Star as well as a Distinguished Service Cross. He was surprised to say the least; however, no amount of inquiries to the military released the records of when and how the commendations were awarded and Carl either couldn’t or refused to recall.

s his motivation to live. His art once only therapy became a way of celebrating the valor, honor and integrity of the American soldier. Though his techniques and themes were praised he never enjoyed true commercial success.

he bright spot in Carl’s life and the reason he got out of bed to try again every day. Augustus would be forever indebted to her for saving his friend.

ndchildren close.

when Augustus remained silent.

e I knew,” Augustus finally answer