This story is a rare gem. Wish there was an update

O-kay.  Now I'm side-eyeing Ian even more than I already was.  From the beginning I thought he should be a little more open with MJ about his personal situation and his expectations of her, but after her confession, he should at least have told her that he has something he needed to share, but that he didn't think she was ready yet...or some other comment/declaration to let her know that he has something of significance to tell her, that he actually wants to tell her but that he needs some time.

MJ has asked him not to keep things from her and not to lie to her and right now he is doing both!  On the other hand, as wary as she seems to be, I'm a little surprised that MJ didn't pick up on the fact that Ian offered no assurances to her about either point.  When she asked him not to keep things from her his reply was: “Trust me, please just trust me.”.  (Which seems to be the standard response of people who are hiding things.  I find his request a bit ironic since Ian is showing little to no trust in MJ.)  And after her confession of what happened with her first love, when MJ outright pleads for Ian not to lie to her, again he offers no promise of truthfulness.  The only thing he can offer is to declare his reason for being with her: “I am in this for you.” ... “I am this for you, MJ.”  The implication being that he is not with her as the result of a bet or reason other than his feelings.

But, I wonder if that is completely true.  He pursued her due to an initial attraction, but his focus is not only on her and the relationship that is developing between them, but also on satifying some not yet fully revealed desire/plan/need of his lover and his brother.

Given that Kieran doesn't seem to want Ian to have any deep feelings for MJ, or at least no deeper feelings than he has/has had for Ronnie:

Kie knew that his brother loved Ronnie, but Ian had never looked at her the way he looked at MJ. There was a possessiveness in Ian towards MJ that made him slightly wary.

Ronnie could read Kie’s emotions without trying hard and what she saw made her bite her lip. “So you want him to get rid of her?”

He blinked, “No, I don’t know. I just don’t think she’s the right fit for us.

And Ronnie's doubts:

If she were honest with herself, then she would admit her worries aloud. “I’m not sure either.”

I worry for MJ's heart and peace of mind.

Although it is stated that Ronnie and Kieran both want(-ed) Ian to find someone to love, I get the feeling that they imagined someone who would be his 'also' love, not someone who's importance to him would potentially supersede or even replace his feelings for Ronnie.

Be careful MJ, be very careful.

Wow she had it tough with that jerk Adam. Hope Ian really genuine and that they can make it work.

Please update soon...I want to know if he's going to be honest with her up front, or better yet when is he going to tell her about the quad.

been missing this story - thnak you so much for the update!!!

Well Ladies, another Fabby update.  Thank You. I like the interactions going on w/ the character. Needless to say, Baby girl is not Kansas any more. These people will really eat her alive. Grrr, hope she can Hang ;0)!!!!

Now Update!!!!! LUV U GUY!!!! 

Great update!

So, MJ and Ronnie... aka Veronica... aka Ronald are fast friends now.

Mr. Max is a hoot. Seems he knows what's up!!

No, MJ, you aren't imagining things. lol Laying off the bubbly might stll be a good idea though.

Can't wait to read the next chapter.

I only wish you'd update more regularly. I love how MJ is slowly being introduced to Ian's world, and to the relationship the brothers have with Veronica. Keep it coming!

when did Ronnie and MJ start talking or meet for that matter? great as always and cant wait for you ladies to put your heads together for the next chapter

I'm with pmgayles in hoping that they are honest with MJ...as I've said and in hoping that she doesn't get hurt.

I'm also curious about a couple of things.  1) Given that the job at the shop seems to be somewhat prestigious for working-class girls, how did MJ get it...or did I just miss that somehow?  2) How many weeks has MJ been seeing Ian?  This seems relevant because apparently she has become comfortable enought to accept gifts of clothing from him.  3) Are we going to get insight into why exactly the seemingly happy threesome now suddenly needs a fourth? 4) How is it that MJ knows Ronnie?  They seem to have become close enough that MJ looks to her for advice, at least about clothing, yet she still hasn't met Cillian, how has she managed to grow closer to Veronica, if that is the case?

Are we to assume, given that Ronnie has started making moves on MJ that she, or someone in the group is planning to show or tell MJ about their arrangement after the polo match?  And speaking of revelation, since Max seems to have developed a fondness for MJ and he seems to know what is going on, why hasn't he at least tried to hint to her?  Especially since he is now dropping insinuating comments about the Nolan/Stanwick lifestyle.

Possibly these and other questions will be answered in the next and coming chapters.  :)  I will practice patience.

Interesting story,  although I hope that they are honest about thier type of relationship that they participate in.  She is a girl from Nebraska and I don't think that she's aware of those types of relationship. I dont want MJ hurt she deserves to be loved.

 I'm all ready hooked!  Kie and Ian seem super yummy! What is Ronnie up to? I'm off to read more.