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“Don’t go getting ideas there, Rome. I know you’re in newlywed heaven, and in the daddy-to-be blissfulness of life, but that’s not for all of us.”
“Just know that when it gets to where you need to talk to someone, you can come to me. You were there for me with all that stuff with Emerson. I appreciate you always having my back.”
“We all do.”
“Forrest came around. Thanks to you.”
“He would have anyway. There isn’t a single person on this earth who can see the two of you together and not understand the love you have is soul deep.”
“Yeah,” he agrees. “Go. You’ve got an iced vanilla latte and flowers to deliver.”
“Need anything while I’m out?”
“Nope, I’m all set.”
“I’ll be back.” I rush down the hall to my room and grab my keys. I stop at the front desk and let Lyra, who’s working again today, know I’m stepping out but will be back before my next client arrives and head out.
Twenty minutes later, I’m pulling my truck into the parking lot of the dentist’s office on the edge of town where Monroe works. With her iced latte and flowers in hand, I head inside. All eyes turn toward me, but I ignore them as I approach the front desk.
“Hi, can I help you?” a young woman asks. She smiles and eyes the latte and flowers I’m holding.
“I’m here to see Monroe Morrison.”
“Oh, sure. Let me see if she can come out to see you. I think she’s just finishing up with a patient.”
“Thanks.” I turn, find an empty seat, and settle in to wait. I’ve got over an hour before I have to be back at the shop, and now that I’m here, I really want to see her. There’s a TV on, but the sound is off. It’s some kind of home renovation show. I watch, getting lost in the demolition they're doing, when I feel a hand on my shoulder. I turn and smile when I see her.
“Legend? What are you doing here?” Monroe’s smile is welcoming, and her eyes soften when she sees what I’m holding.
“I missed you.” The words tumble out without thought. They're the absolute truth. I have to get a handle on this, but for now, I push it all down and stand to greet her. Leaning in, I place a soft kiss on her cheek. “I thought you might need an afternoon pick-me-up, and well, these made me think of you.” It’s not a line either. I stopped at the local florist and the blue color of the flower reminded me of her eyes. “Your eyes,” I clarify.
She takes the offered flowers and brings them in to smell them. “Thank you, Legend. That was sweet of you.”
“You’re welcome.”
“I hate to rush, but I need to get back to work. I have a full schedule today.”
“Right. Of course. You’re off at seven, right?”
She nods in the middle of taking a sip of her drink. “Yes,” she finally replies.
“How about you come over to my place, and I’ll have dinner ready? You should see what you’re getting yourself into.”
“I’m in this, Legend.”
“Me, too, Mo.” My voice is soft and doesn’t sound like my own.
“I’d like that.”
“Any requests?”
“No seafood.” She wrinkles up her nose, and it’s fucking adorable.
“Got it. My girl hates seafood.” I tap my temple with my index finger, and she smiles. “Enjoy the rest of your day.”
“Thank you.” She rises on her tiptoes and presses her lips to my cheek. “See you later.”
“See you.” I wave awkwardly. I stand still, watching, waiting for her to walk back behind the door and disappear out of sight. When I can no longer see her, I make my way back out to my truck.
