“It’s okay,” Eden said. “We always help each other like this.”
Gabi smiled and reached for Eden’s hand. “Thank you again for getting this together. It was fun to meet your friends and play games.” She glanced over at the others talking at the front door then back at Eden. “I’ll see you tomorrow at the book store.”
Gabi leaned in and kissed Eden on the cheek then smiled.
Eden looked into Gabi’s eyes and tried to feel some kind of connection with her. She led her to the door as Randi walked away to give them space.
“We’ll hold the elevator for you, Gabi!” Cari called from the hallway.
“Thanks again, Randi,” Gabi said. “It was nice seeing you again.”
“You, too.” Randi smiled and walked to the kitchen.
“See you tomorrow,” Gabi said.
“Bye,” Eden replied and waved to the others then closed the front door.
Chapter Twenty
Randi had her back to Eden as she walked into the kitchen. “That went well, don’t you think?”
“Do you not like Gabi?” Eden asked.
Randi put the bowl she’d just rinsed into the dishwasher and reached for a towel to wipe her hands. She slowly turned around and stared at Eden. “Why would you ask that? Was I not friendly?”
“No, you were friendly enough,” Eden said. “Except for that last comment about Cari’s book.”
Randi winced. “Yeah, sorry about that. I didn’t realize how it sounded until I’d said it. Do we give away books at these events?”
Eden smiled. “Sometimes. It builds a connection.”
“Ah, okay.” Randi nodded.
“I saw you looking at Gabi a few times and…” Eden shrugged.
Randi sighed and decided to be honest with Eden. “She seemed a little, ugh, I don’t know how to say this. Handsy.”
Eden’s eyes widened and Randi thought she was about to be in trouble.
“I know,” Eden said. “I noticed it, too.”
“I knew you didn’t like it!” Randi exclaimed.
“It wasn’t that.” Eden sighed. She leaned against the counter and crossed her arms. “I’ve tried to feel some kind of connection with her, but it’s just not happening.”
“Did you feel anything when you were dancing with her on that first date?”
“Not really.”
“She’s obviously feeling something for you,” Randi muttered.
“Yeah, maybe,” Eden said.
“Isn’t Tennie coming to the event tomorrow?” Randi asked. “This might get interesting.”
“Yes, she’s coming. And you’ll be there to help me navigate it,” Eden said with a smile.
“Um, I’ll be busy with Cari,” Randi said.
