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“It is?
“It isn’t?”
“I don’t know! I mean, he’s a great guy, but he’s not my kind of guy. I haven’t known him more than five minutes. How can I love him?”
Mary Ellen shook her head. “I’ll tell you the same thing I told your brother—but remember that I’m talking from observation, not experience. Falling in love isn’t a decision that you make with your head according to some predetermined timeline. It’s something that happens inside your heart that you can neither control nor deny.”
“Wow. Aren’t you the wise one?”
Mary Ellen shrugged. “I’m not wise; I think I might be immune to it. But I will tell you it doesn’t surprise me. He’s a great guy. You’re a great match. And let’s be honest, he doesn’t just suit you, he suits your life. He fits in. Your dad thinks a lot of him, he and Cam get along well, he’s already friends with Antonio. Even I approve.”
Chelsea laughed. “You do?”
“Yep. If I didn’t, you’d have been whisked away from Gene’s in my car the other night.”
“Oh. So, that’s why you left early?”
Mary Ellen shrugged. “I saw the two of you talking, and it’s obvious to anyone with eyes in their head. There’s something between you, it’s like sparks fly whenever you’re around each other. It was the same the night we first met him. I just felt the need to get out of the way and let the fireworks begin,”
“You’re the best, Mary El.”
“I know.”
“So, you’re not shocked, you don’t think I’m nuts?”
“Not in the slightest. I think you should just tell him.”
“No! I can’t do that. It’s too soon. He already thinks I live from my heart too much and not from my head. He might think …”
“What?”
“I don’t know, he might think I’m nuts. It’s too soon. He might not feel the same way.”
“So? If any of that’s true, wouldn’t you rather know? Deal with it?”
Chelsea shook her head. “No. I know you’re right, but I think I’ll wait a bit first. See if he gives me any inclination that he feels the same way.”
“Okay …” Mary Ellen turned at the sound of a car approaching. It was Grant. “I guess that’s my cue to get out of here. I’m glad you’re okay. I’m glad things haven’t gone south between you.”
Chelsea made a face. “But what am I supposed to do?”
“Tell him! That’s all you can do.” She turned around and made her way back up the path to her car. She waved at Grant as he got out of his. “See ya,” she called.
Chelsea’s heart raced as she watched him make his way up the path. He had a duffle bag slung over his shoulder and a takeout bag in his hand. He’d changed into jeans and a denim shirt that made her want to lick her lips. He was gorgeous! And the way her heart raced at the sight of him, there was no doubting that she was in love with him.
He held up the takeout bag. “I got Chinese food, and then wondered if you even like it.”
“I love it.”
“Good. Mary Ellen’s not leaving because of me, is she?”
“No, she just dropped by on her way home.”
“What did she want? Is everything okay?”
“Yeah. Everything’s fine. She …” For a moment, she wondered if she should just come right out and say it. Tell him she loved him. That was what Mary Ellen had wanted. No. Not yet. For once in her life, she should be patient, be sensible. Let things pan out in their own time. “She stops by sometimes.”
Grant nodded. “Yeah. It’s handy that you live right here on the estate.”
