The Billionaire's Twins Play Matchmaker novel 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.”

“Yeah sure, I’ll buy the next round,” Franklin joked as the pair excused themselves and headed to the complimentary bar.

“You’re still not off the hook,” Victoria said giving Macey a mischievous grin.

“Right…well at least let’s enjoy the night without drama, okay?”

“Fine. But I’m in town for three days and we will be getting together for coffee somewhere for some girl talk. You, me and Rose here and you’re not getting out of it because we have four guaranteed babysitters. We’ll make a day of it: go to the spa, maybe do some shopping.”

“This isn’t going to be like that time in Cyprus, is it?”

“What was wrong with that? I thought you enjoyed yourself.”

“I wasn’t expecting to have to strip to my underwear and sit in a pool while fish nibbled on me.”

“First of all, bathing suits, not underwear. Second they nibbled the dead skin which is exfoliating. And 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.”

“Oh god.” Macey shook her head.

“What’s that spa known for?” Rose asked, intrigued by Macey’s adventures in Europe.

“Very special mud,” Victoria said, “very good for the skin.”

“…Which you have to strip naked to soak in,” Macey added.

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

Macey rolled her eyes but she had to admit Victoria had a point and hadn’t she just given Jude with similar advice a few days ago? Macey might have stayed in her apartment in Paris forever if Victoria hadn’t intervened. Victoria certainly knew how to make life interesting.

“Next time we’ll take Rose with us,” Victoria continued. “You like saunas, don’t you?”

“I have been in one,” Rose nodded fascinated by the woman in front of her.

“I know an excellent one in Finland. We’ll go together.”

“So is that what you do?” March asked, “just hang out with other women…naked?”

“Women and men. There is nothing 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?”

“So…ah, Victoria,” Jude suddenly spoke up. “Have you ever been to a nude beach?”

“Oh yes. There’s a really nice one at Cap d’Agde. I took Macey there. We had a great time.”

Macey’s face suddenly reddened and she shook her head at the memories of the village where nudists didn’t just lounge on the beach. At that Julius raised an eyebrow watching her. She ignored his stare 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.

“Aren’t men so adorable when they are jealous?” Victoria joked earning Julius’s glare. “You know I could tell you exactly how that trip went…but I don’t think I will. Best to leave it to your imagination.”

“Aria, did you show your aunt what we saw earlier?” Macey asked hoping to change the subject.

“Oh! Auntie did you see the huge bowl of cocktail shrimp?” Aria excitedly clapped. Shellfish was Victoria’s favorite food.

“Really? No. I didn’t!”

“We’ll show you!” Aria excitedly pulled her brother along. “This way!”

“Oh! Wait for us!” Victoria grabbed Macey’s arm dragging her after the twins. While 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 shellfish.”