26. Chapter Twenty-Six | Theo
Chapter twenty-six
I always liked Fridays, but as I take in the gorgeous view of the vivacious woman across from me, I think I love Fridays now.
We’ve kept the conversation light and fun, but I need to hear how she’s doing with everything.
I pause to take a big drink before shifting gears.
“Has anything else happened since court?”
“There haven’t been any other bullshit offers, if that’s what you’re asking. Although yesterday, I did get another set of apology flowers from my asshole ex.” Savannah shakes her head as she rolls her eyes.
“What do you mean apology flowers?” And why is he sending her flowers?
“It’s happened a couple times now since the divorce bullshit started, but for years, Shane always sent me my favorite flower for my birthday, lavender roses, but they’ve come with apologies after he has been an exceptional asshole, like the other day.
” She takes a big drink of her iced vanilla latte.
“Did he personally deliver them?” And if so, why is he at her house? I don’t want him to have access to her without someone else around, not after how aggressive he got at the courthouse a couple of months ago.
“No, he would never do something as low as personally delivering something like that. They have always been delivered by a florist or delivery service. They just come with a note. Here, I sent a photo of this one to my sister because I was so annoyed, hold on…” She reaches in her bag and pulls out her phone, pulling up a photo of a small enclosure card that has the words typed ou t, ‘You deserve better.
' And nothing else, other than the name of the floral shop.
“Weird right? I know I deserve better, that’s why I’m fighting the dumbass in court.
I talked to your sister about it because I’m getting really sick of his games.
Between this and the flower he left in the house, I don’t want to communicate with him, so until this is settled, Pippa told his legal team that all deliveries needed to stop and any and all communication needs to go through the attorneys at this point. ”
I take a deep and controlled inhale as I process this news. “When and what flower did he leave in the house?”
She waves her hand in front of her face like it’s not a big deal. “It was the other month. He was just being a creep and left one of the roses on my pillow. Like I get it, you have the security codes to get into the house. But you’re the one that left, so stay away.”
“So, there have been multiple apology flower deliveries, as well as the one he personally put in your bedroom? That’s a little odd, right?” I try to make my voice sound casual but I’m pissed off at his passive attempts to mess with her. Stupid little games being played by a stupid little man.
She shrugs. “I might have pissed him off with the parting comments at the meeting about my brothers having someone joining their poker games recently. Shane doesn’t like when others play with his toys.”
“You are not a toy, Savannah.” I level her with a glare to let her know I mean it.
Do I want to play with her? Absolutely. But not because she’s a toy I stole from someone else, but because she is a fucking goddess.
The faint blush on her cheeks lets me know that my intent is clear—both spoken and unspoken.
“If something else happens, will you please let me know as soon as it does, not the day or week after? If he is harassing you, we should have documentation for the court to consider it with everything else, and if anything, give us leverage to file a restraining order against him.”
“I will let you know if I receive any more flower deliveries.” I raise an eyebrow and wait for her to continue.
“And if anything else strange happens, okay?” She reaches over and lightly squeezes my hand.
This is one of the first times she has initiated physical contact between us, and while I wish it was a different conversation that caused it, I will take what I can get.
“Thank you, I appreciate that.” And I will also be letting her brothers know about this recent bullshit.
I’m sure they are unaware of any of it because I’m positive it would’ve come up at poker last week.
But they are going to hear about it now and Shane better realize that not only is The Cavalry behind her—but I will not stand by and let him fuck with her.