All Chapters of In-Love with More than One: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

RICHARD I’d just sat down after a hot shower when Tripp texted me. I had spent the majority of the morning the same way I always do. Training.I don’t mind practicing with the guys, but my gym routine is a bit more intense than what they’re used to. Besides, I like to work out by myself, outside of the house because it’s my time to myself. Dane’s a homebody, literally I swear the guy never goes anywhere, and Tripp is starting to absorb some of that too.I tell him all the time—he’s twenty-four, he needs to live it up while he can. I swear if I didn’t push that boy out the door he’d be much more sheltered than he is. And even though he’s my stepbrother, and technically I’m old enough to be his dad, I try to have a relationship with him. He’s a good kid. A little dumb at times, but what twenty-four-old isn’t?

AMELIA I watch from my window as Richard pulls the Corvette out of the parking lot, and I breathe a sigh of relief. Collapsing on my couch, I run my hands over my face and let out a frustrated sigh.I woke up today thinking things would be great. After all, I’d only applied to the secretary position earlier in the week and they set up an interview already…that had to count for something, right? They must’ve seen something they liked in me…I went to that campus, excited, hoping for the best, and then…Then I ran into Tripp, and then my car died, and then Richard…My phone rings, jolting me from my thoughts, and I nearly jump off the couch.I answer it immediately, since I’d recognize the ringtone just about anywhere.“Hey, Sam, every

AMELIA The ride to Dane’s is full of tension, despite Lyla squirming and cooing in the back seat of his SUV. I can’t stop thinking about the fact that I’ve nearly kissed him twice now.Twice!Once, I could have written off as a fluke, a moment of weakness because of curiosity and because of familiarity, but twice?Watching him with Lyla is equal parts comforting and painful. He’s so good with her, and her response to him warms my heart. A part of me wonders if Sam really is right. If this situation, however unorthodox it is, will be good for her too.I know Dane isn’t some trade-off or stand-in for her father, despite his genetics.But there’s also a part of me that feels strangely comforted from his words.He wants to take care of h

TRIPP It’s nearing one thirty by the time I get home, and I’m feeling better than I have in a long time. It’s always fun hanging out with the guys outside of practice and games. Sometimes a couple beers and good music is more than therapeutic.I’ll have to get my car in the morning from Manny’s house since we all met up at his place to head down, and I wasn’t okay to drive. I don’t feel that drunk, but I guess it’s better safe than sorry, right?Thankfully, Dane and Richie aren’t assholes about me staying out late and whatnot. They don’t really care what I do as long as I don’t get in trouble. They don’t ask questions. It’s nice, sometimes.But as I walk through the door, my gaze settling on Amelia on the couch—in her cute little bunny-print pajamas—I have to wonder what her reaction will

AMELIA “No, I’m totally serious, we had to call the fire department and everything,” Dane says with a wide grin as I laugh so hard my stomach hurts.I shake my head. “Sounds like you have your hands full.”I can’t remember the last time I felt this good. I know the two glasses of wine helped, but so did the trip to the cabaret. I can’t remember the last time I watched something that wasn’t Cocomelon or Bluey.And it was a comedy, which made it even better. The drinks, the food, the company…it felt good.I felt like me. The me I was before my life was turned upside down.Dane chuckles as he sets his hand on the small of my back, guiding me gently to the door. He glances at me from underneath his eyelashes. “I would walk you to the door and kiss you good