“Do you do that often?”
Eden nodded. “Most Sundays.”
“I imagine that’s nice,” Tennie said. “Something you can count on.”
“Yeah, I guess it is.” Eden took a sip of her drink and narrowed her gaze. “Hey, let me ask you something.”
“Okay.”
“What did you think of Cari on Friday night?”
Tennie’s brows crept up her forehead. “Uh, she seems nice. I’m not sure I know what you mean.”
“Sorry.” Eden winced. “I think she’s interested in Randi. You see, yesterday we went to the bookstore where we’re planning an author event for her and…” She pressed her lips together. “There were several looks exchanged and a touch here and there.”
“Oh?” Tennie said.
Eden could tell Tennie was weighing her words. “Randi is head of her team and Cari is our client,” she added.
“Oh, I get it,” Tennie said. “I’m thinking back to Friday night. I’m not sure I noticed anything then. They danced together a lot, but Randi was teaching her how to two-step.”
Eden nodded. “I know. That’s what I thought, too, but Randi met her for a drink Saturday and Cari showed up at the office yesterday morning.”
“I danced with her once,” Tennie said. “She mentioned that she’s staying with her sister’s family and was happy to have new friends to do things with. Maybe she’s just being friendly.”
Eden nodded. “Maybe, but it seemed like more yesterday.”
“Did you ask Randi about it?”
“Of course I did!” Eden exclaimed. “I don’t want her to be in a compromising position. We’re finally working together.”
Tennie nodded and sipped her coffee.
Eden paused, realizing how she must sound, and widened her eyes. “I’m making too much of this, aren’t I?”
Tennie smiled. “I wouldn’t say that. You sound very protective of Randi and I’m sure she’s the same with you.”
Eden nodded and let Tennie continue.
“Do you think Cari realizes what she's doing, if she’s doing anything?”
Eden smirked. “I don’t know.”
“Sorry, I’m not much help.”
“No, no.” Eden reached over and squeezed Tennie’s hand. “Thank you for listening to me and letting me work through this.” She tilted her head. “You’re a good listener.”
“I try.” Tennie shrugged. “I can see how important this is to you.”
Eden smiled. She may not know what was going on with Randi and Cari, but Eden already knew she hoped to keep Tennie as a friend. Maybe it could turn into more.
“I think Cari wants to be friends with y’all and I can’t blame her,” Tennie said with a smile. “The few times I’ve been around Randi and Analise they seem like good people. And of course she wants to be your friend. I do, too.”
Eden grinned. “You are my friend.”
“Good for me.” Tennie grinned and sipped her coffee.
“I really enjoy these brief morning dates,” Eden said. “You always make me smile.”
