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“I’ll just order a second sandwich, not a problem.” He shrugged, amused. “C’mon. You can see the whole dining room from here, and everyone can see you if they need anything. Plus, I’m sure Talia won’t mind.”
“Talia won’t mind what?” Talia Kidd asked cheerfully, as she closed in on his table.
“Just Noah being Noah,” Jordan scoffed.
It tickled his heart seeing her so flustered at him. “I suggested that she take a lunch break and I’d share my sandwich with her.”
“I think you mean order a second sandwich. Noah, I’ve never known you to share your food,” Talia teased.
She didn’t accept his offer of lunch, and he finished his meal while watching Jordan move around the dining room. She was beautiful. Her smile lit up the room, and her laughter was contagious. There was a confidence about her that let everyone around her know she was in charge.
She was just the type of general manager he needed.
Noah couldn’t help but run his eyes over her as she approached his table. She had her business smile plastered on her face, and he wished he could find out what she hid under that no-nonsense mask.
“Can I get you anything else?” she asked.
“Have dinner with me.”
“You just finished eating,” she shot back quickly.
“That was lunch.”
Without missing a beat, she answered, “I’m busy.”
“But you don’t know what night.”
“I’m flattered, but no thanks,” she said without looking at him. Instead, she focused on her handheld tablet. “I hope you enjoyed your meal, and thank you for dining with us. I’ll go get your check.” Before he could say anything else, she hurried away.
Amused, he couldn’t help but chuckle. Jordan had fire and he liked it. He also liked watching her walk away.
“Shot down, huh?” Talia asked, as she sat down next to him.
He shrugged. “This time.”
“Seems to me like it’s every time.”
He had to admit, he hadn’t expected it to take this long for her to warm to him. It was unusual for him, to say the least, since women tended to fall at his feet at the first smile. But he knew that he affected her. If it wasn’t for the subtle clues, his confidence might’ve taken a blow.
“What can I say? I’m persistent.”
Talia laughed. “I’m getting that. So how long are you going to wait for her?”
“As long as it takes.”
Noah knocked on the door of Harrison and Talia’s house. He’d known Harrison since they were young, and his friend was a major reason Noah had been so excited to come to Pittsburgh. Being taken in by any family in a new city was nice. But being taken in by Harrison’s was a bonus.
“Rodgers!” Harrison exclaimed, as he opened the door. “Come on in. You’re just in time!”
Stepping into the Dash house, he was hit with the smell of a home-cooked meal. He couldn’t remember the last time he’d had one. Immediately, he saw Sam and his family. “Oh, uh, I didn’t realize you were having a party—sorry.”
“A party?” Talia repeated, as she came out of the kitchen to greet him. “No, this is just dinner. You know Sam, and this is Sam’s wife—my sister, Trina.”
“Nice to meet you, Noah. I’ve heard all about you,” Trina said.
“All lies, I swear,” Noah teased.
“Oh please.” Talia chuckled. “Noah is one of the good ones.”
