AllFreeNovel
Share Us
Beatrice put her arms around Rachel, and she savored the moment for a long time. “No matter what, I am happy. I’ve got the best neighbors and mentors a person could want.”
“And they bring the best dang chocolate cake this city’s ever seen,” Gigi added, joining in the hug by putting her arms around Rachel as well. Frank Sinatra stirred on the throw pillow, apparently not enjoying the sweet moment that was disturbing his sleep pattern.
“You’ve got that right,” Rachel said.
“Second piece?” Gigi asked, motioning toward the rest of the cake on the counter.
Rachel could say no to just about anything, and she often did.
But as her lips prepared to turn down the cake she so desperately wanted, she found the word coming out of her mouth foreign but satisfying.
“Yes,” she said simply, and smiled at the fact it was never too late to follow your heart.
