Hidden Hearts

Chapter 16. Storm

Sitting on one of the stools laid out in front of the counter-top in his kitchen Sean immediately began to eat the slice of apple pie on his plate. Sitting in front of him, in another stool was his best friend, drinking some coffee while watching the lack of good manners the young doctor only displayed when it came to apple pie.

Sean was usually a well-behaved gentleman on the table, but put an apple pie dish in front of him and the guy turned into a ravening beast.

Sighing, Owen put his mug down and addressed his friend. "That darling girl is doing our job again Sean. And this time she doesn't even know it. We really need to step up our game."

Smiling rather proudly, Sean asked between bites. "And did you expect any different from our Pookie?"

At least he doesn't speak with his mouth full anymore...

"Of course not. Actually, I believe that Mr. Lee and Mr. Taylor had an ulterior motive when they left her alone with Mr. North Taylor. The fact she already has the two newest members of our family wrapped around her little finger is unsurprising." Owen said, grabbing his mug and taking another sip from his coffee.

"I notice that you didn't correct my "our Pookie" this time Owen." Sean teased, expecting a glare and silence from his friend.

Looking back at his friend with narrowed eyes Owen Blackbourne simply answered. "There is no our "Pookie", she can be your "Pookie" if you want, but for me she will always be my darling, Miss Sang or simply Ms. Blackbourne."

His eyes widening in shock Sean dropped the fork he'd been using, making a mess on the table, much to the chagrin of his too graceful best friend.

Recovering from his shock he smiled wide, wider than he had done in a while and said. "It is good to have you back, Owen."

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Parking the car in front of the Taylor's house, Luke, who was sitting in the front, quickly got out so that he could open the car door for Silas to come out. Sang was still curled on his lap, looking very comfortable, and he didn't wish for her to have to move.

North had already spent the whole drive back home complaining about safety and Luke thought that for someone who had been so quiet his brother sure had a lot to say, and quite loudly too.

Sneaking one arm under her knees and the other behind her back, Silas stood from the car and started walking toward the front door. The rain had stopped on their way home.

"I can walk, you know." She said.

"I know." Silas answered but made no move to put her down.

She smirked and shook her head but let him have his way.

Opening the front door Luke entered the house, with Silas carrying Sang behind him and North right behind them. The sounds of talking and male voices coming from the living room attracted their attention.

"Oy! Where is the troublemaker?"

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Fucking hell, Trouble is back and already causing trouble. Figures that when we need her the most she would show up. And from what Luke told me through the phone she is already solving our problems, again.

When Kota had first texted us that morning with news that Sang was back I had been ecstatic. I would finally have a girl to play with and dress up. Little trouble had been the cutest thing that ever existed and by the way Luke and Kota were acting she must still be beautiful and amazing.