Randi went to quickly change clothes and Eden sighed contentedly. Whatever was going on before was gone now. She and Randi were back on the same page.
Eden made a mental note to be more thoughtful when talking about her upcoming dates. There’s no way any of these women could end up as her girlfriend if they didn’t get along with Randi and vice versa. They had found this out the hard way when Eden once dated a woman who didn’t like Randi. Eden later found out the woman didn’t like how close she and Randi were. They’d laughed about it, but after that Eden made sure to introduce Randi to anyone she was dating early on.
“Okay, let’s go,” Randi said, walking back into the room. “I wanted to ask you about setting up an author event for Cari with Ginger at The Plot Twist.”
Eden turned to Randi as they walked out the front door. “Okay, let’s plan it while we eat.” She slipped her arm through Randi’s as they got on the elevator. Eden felt a familiar peace wrap around them and smiled.
As they walked towards the restaurant Eden felt a lightness she hadn’t felt on the way over to Randi’s. It was a beautiful day to sit on the patio and enjoy their favorite brunch place. She glanced over at Randi and bumped her shoulder. “I never get tired of us doing this on Sunday,” she said. “It’s one of my favorite parts of the weekend.”
Randi smiled. “Mine too.”
“Let’s sit outside,” Eden suggested.
Randi held the door open and they walked inside the restaurant. They were regulars, so the hostess grabbed two menus and led them to the patio.
After they’d given their drink orders Eden said, “Did you see Analise dancing with Tennie the other night?”
Randi shook her head. “How did I miss that?”
“You must have been dancing with Cari,” Eden said. “Hey, you did a great job teaching her. She looked very comfortable by the end of the night.”
“Thanks,” Randi replied. “But back to Tennie and Analise. I danced with Analise.” She chuckled. “When I complimented her on her dancing abilities she told me this wasn’t her first rodeo.”
Eden laughed. “Yeah, I think she and her last boyfriend went dancing fairly often, but she’s been single for over a year now.”
“Hmm, I got the impression she didn’t mind dancing with me,” Randi said.
“Uh, why would she mind? You’re a great dancer,” Eden said.
“Yes, but I’m also a woman,” Randi replied. “She hadn’t danced with a woman before.”
“Interesting,” Eden said. “She looked very comfortable dancing with Tennie. You know how at first when you're dancing with someone new you have to adjust to their style?”
Randi nodded as their waitress brought their drinks. They ordered waffles and french toast. When the waitress left, Eden continued. “Anyway, it didn’t look like Tennie and Analise were beginners. They looked good together.”
“What does that mean?”
Eden shrugged. “I don’t know. There was something about the way they moved across the floor.”
“There is an element of trust you have to have with your partner,” Randi said. “I’ll have to ask Analise about that.”
Eden reached over and lightly smacked Randi on the arm. “If you would’ve come over Friday night we could’ve talked about this!”
Randi winced then grinned. “Sorry.”
Eden smirked.
“So did you think Tennie was being a little too comfortable with Analise?” Randi asked hesitantly.
Eden sighed. “No, not at all. I really like Tennie, but there’s still no spark. She kissed me on the cheek when she left Friday night.” She shrugged then frowned. “I didn’t want more. What’s wrong with me?”
Eden felt Randi’s hand cover hers and squeeze. “There’s nothing wrong with you.”
Eden looked into Randi’s eyes and gave her a sad smile.
“She’s out there,” Randi said. “You’ll find each other.”
Eden smiled. She could always count on Randi to make her feel better.
