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CHAPTER NINE
NOAH
I sit back and watch Amber eat. It’s nice to see a girl enjoy her meal instead of picking through it like a bird. And Amber could use the calories. She’s a tad on the skinny side.
The need to take care of her startles me. Never felt this way about anybody other than family.
“You work at Macy’s full time?” I ask.
She swallows the forkful of spaghetti she’s been chewing. “Weekends. Work for a temp agency during the week. I’ve been trying for a marketing job, though. I hold a degree in that.”
“You do?”
“Yes.”
She waves the fork at her plate. “This is excellent.”
“Best spaghetti in the country.”
She takes another bite. “Uh-huh.”
I let her enjoy the rest of her meal in peace.
When she finishes, she leans back in her chair. “That was amazing.”
“I’m glad you liked it.” I sip my wine. “Care for dessert?”
She rubs her tummy. “I don’t know.”
“Come on.”
“Share?”
“All right.” I wave the waiter over and order dessert. “A slice of Tiramisu cake, please.”
“Just one?”
“Yes.”
“Very well.”
He leaves, and I start with the questions. Want to learn more about her. “Where are you from?”
“Chicago. North side.”
“Still have family there?”
“Mom and Dad. Older sister, Julie. Younger brother, Charlie.”
“Get along?”
“I’d say so.”
The waiter returns with the cake and stands, unsure of where to place it. I take it, tell him thanks, and set it in the middle of the table. “Go ahead,” I say to Amber.
She takes a bite and lets out a long, drawn-out, “Ohhhh, my.”
“Good, isn’t it?”
