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“Those are fighting words.” A frown entered his voice. “You haven’t tried my apple pie yet.”
“You know how to make apple pie?”
“Sure. Three varieties of apples. It’s amazing.”
“Why isn’t it on the menu at the Mousehole?”
“It’s on a special seasonal menu only in the fall.”
“Really? Why didn’t I know that?”
“Because you just order cheese curds and fried onions. Speaking of which, what’d you have for dinner?”
“Huh. No wonder I’m hungry.”
“Listen.” The word held a stern note of command. “There’s an Indian restaurant called Maharaja three blocks from your apartment building. Walk down there and order vegetable pakora, chicken curry, and palak paneer. They’ll bring you rice and a basket of naan. Get a beer or a glass of wine while you’re at it. The food is excellent.”
“How do you know?”
“I’ve been there, but I’ve also researched all the restaurants in your neighborhood so you don’t end up at Fast-Food Heaven every night. Go. And text me a picture of the curry so I know you’re actually there.”
“That does sound…text youa picture?”
“Don’t tell anyone.” He sounded as if he were scowling. “I got a cell phone intended only for you. It’s top secret, like the Bat Phone.”
“Grant Taylor. I think that’s the most romantic thing anyone has ever done for me.”
“Baby, if a cell phone is your definition of romantic, then I have serious work to do. I’ll text you my number.” He sighed. “I can’t believe I just said that.”
“Neither can I. Say it again.”
“I’ll text you my number.”
“I’m getting so turned on right now.”
He laughed. “Hold that thought for later. Go eat.”
Rory was still smiling after they’d said goodbye. She pushed up from the bed and searched for her shoes. On the “romantic gesture” scale ofhold open a doortosell his soul to the devil, she knew thatbuy a cell phonewas pretty low on the list.
But still. Grant’s rejection of technology went deeper than a mere dislike of chargers and blinking apps. And if he’d specifically gotten a phone just because she’d moved away, there was no telling what else he would do for her.
