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“He and Kate have a good relationship. I can’t imagine what would have made him upset with her.”
“Well, Kate did say she was grilling him about his love life. I’m guessing that might have gotten him worked up.”
Heat rose in Baylee’s cheeks. Love life? Gracious. Up until then, she didn’t even think of whether or not Drew already had a girlfriend. Maybe there was someone back in New York and that was why he was hesitant to get any closer to her? No. He didn’t come across as someone who would two-time anyone. It had to be something else.
“Sheesh, girlfriend. You think too hard. She was grilling him about you.”
“Oh. Well. If that’s the case, why would he be angry?”
“Hell if I know.” Meg stood and grabbed a mug from the cupboard. She popped a K-cup into the machine and hit brew. “Same situation with the kiddo tonight?”
Glad for the change of subject, Baylee answered, “Yes. Dinner is in the fridge all ready to go, you just need to heat it up. There’s enough for both of you. Fresh baked donuts are on the counter there in the corner.”
“Oh, I already spied those. You keep paying me to babysit with baked goods and I’m gonna weigh five hundred pounds.” Meg patted her flat, muscular middle.
Baylee laughed. “Yeah. Right. And all my greatest dreams will be delivered to me on my front porch. Never gonna happen.”
A knock at the door made both jump. “Never say never. Looks like your greatest dream just came knocking.”
She shook her head at her friend and answered the door. Drew stood in the twilight, a bundle of long stemmed red roses in hand. His black dress slacks and shirt fit as if made especially for him. They probably were. Tailored and designed just for his athletic build. She’d worn a silky, emerald-colored, vintage dress she saved for special occasions. Drew said they’d be going to a nice restaurant. But now, she paled in comparison to him.
From behind her she heard, “You have got some seriously hot dreams my friend. Maybe mine will visit my house next.”
Baylee elbowed her friend. “Hi,”
“Hi, yourself.” His voice was deep and rich, like a dessert that went down smooth, the flavor staying with her after each bite.
Meg cleared her throat. “Why don’t I take those and put them in water so you two kids can get going.” She reached for the roses Drew held. He handed them over, never taking his eyes off Baylee.
“What? Oh! Right.” Baylee turned and introduced Meg to Drew.
He stuck out his hand and shook Meg’s. “We’ve met. It’s nice to see you again.”
“Likewise.” Meg smiled and gave Baylee a slight nudge out the door. The movement caught Baylee off guard and she tripped, landing right in Drew’s arms.
“Have fun!” Meg closed the door, leaving them alone on the porch.
He smiled down at her. “This is how I usually like a date to end, but I’m more than happy to start ours this way.”
He kissed her lips then her forehead and took her hand, leading her to the car. Unsure of what the evening held, she liked how it was beginning. And she was more than certain she never wanted it to end.
