Page 110 of Love Unwritten

“Because Ava is most likely going to want to settle before word gets out and ruins her pristine good-girl image.”

I can’t help the deranged laugh that escapes me. “I spent the last year worried about going to court for nothing?”

“I said they most likely will want to settle. Not that they actually will.”

My confidence dies. “Oh.”

“But don’t worry about any of that yet. First things first, you need to get in contact with the lawyer.”

“I know.”

“Would it help if I set up a meeting for you?”

“You’d do that? For me?”

“Sure.”

My mouth drops open. “Why?”

“I like seeing good people win.”

“That’s altruistic of you.”

“I wouldn’t go that far…”

Laughing feels impossible given the heavy weight pressing against my chest, but I do smile. “Thanks for listening and offering to help. That’s really kind of you.”

“Thank me by writing a song for my next album?”

I don’t hesitate before answering. “Sure.”

“Really?”

“Yeah. I like helping good people too.”

Cole has proven twice already that he isn’t the wild man the media makes him out to be, so it’s time I give him a chance.

“Great!” He sounds extremely excited by the idea.

“I’m going to play around with my guitar and a few ideas while I’m on vacation.”

“You’re not in town?”

“Nope. Hawaii.”

“Beautiful place. Maybe it will inspire you.”

I sigh. “We’ll see.”

“If it does, awesome, but if not, there’s no rush. Good music takes time.”

Let’s hope it doesn’t take too long because I don’t only want to write one song.

I want to write a whole comeback album.

CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE

Rafael