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She shrugged again. “It could go in that direction.”
Cameron grinned. “Yeah? That’s fantastic.” His grin faded. “But aren’t things moving a little fast?”
She nodded her head vigorously. “I know! It’s ridiculous to even be thinking about it.”
“Is it? I seem to remember you told me that when it comes to love there are no predetermined timelines. It just happens and there’s nothing you can do about it.”
She blew out a sigh. “I know. It was easy for me to spout that stuff when it was about you and Piper or Chelsea and Grant, but now it’s me. I need my timelines; I need known factors.” She laughed. “I need to be in control, dammit.”
Cam laughed with her. “You still can be in control. I find you only lose control when you resist what’s happening. When you accept it and work with it, then you’re still in control. Right?”
She mulled that over. “So, you’re saying that instead of fighting it or denying it, I could just admit that it’s happening and go along with the whirlwind?”
“Yep. I don’t see why not. If it seems inevitable that you’ll end up together, then you can either waste a bunch of time doubting it and fighting it first, or you can get with the program and roll with it from the outset.”
She smiled. “I think I like that idea.”
Cam smiled back. “So, you think it’s inevitable that the two of you will end up together.”
She drew in a deep breath and nodded. “It’s starting to look that way.”
They both turned at the sound of a knock on the door. It was Zoe, with another bunch of flowers, and a big smile.
“These just came for you, Mary Ellen.”
She couldn’t hide her smile. He’d sent her magnolias. She took them, but Zoe lingered in the doorway.
“I’m not going to read the card to you, so you may as well get back out to reception,” she said with a laugh.
“Sorry.” Zoe didn’t look sorry at all, just disappointed that she didn’t get to be nosey.
When she’d gone, Cameron grinned at Mary Ellen. “You don’t get rid of me so easily. What does it say?”
She laughed. “I don’t know yet. I haven’t opened it, have I?”
“So, hurry up. What kind of flowers are they? They look expensive. I don’t think I’ve ever seen those before.”
She brought her hand up to her mouth to try to hide her smile. Antonio did pay attention. He’d claimed that when he knew about her secret Margarita habit, and he’d proved it with the flowers. “They’re magnolias,” she said. “You don’t see them here very often. I didn’t even know florists would deliver them.”
“They’re something special to you?”
She nodded.
“Don’t worry. I won’t pry. I’m just glad he’s done well.”
She nodded happily. “He’s done very well. Very well indeed.”
“So much so that you can forgive him for sending cut flowers?”
She chuckled. “Yeah. I might have been a little ungracious about that last time. I do prefer to leave things alone so they can live, but these are lovely, and it’s such a nice gesture.”
“I’m starting to feel a little inadequate here. I should send Piper flowers.” He looked a little shamefaced. “I used to send the red roses all the time.”
“Yeah, when they were a thank you for a good time. You’re right. You should send some to your fiancée, just to let her know you love her.”
Cam gave her a sly smile. “You mean like Antonio did with you?”
She felt the heat in her cheeks. She might be coming around to the idea that they were falling in love, but it still felt strange to admit to Cam so soon. She nodded slightly. “Anyway. I should get back to work, and so should you.” She took the flowers back to her office. Cam might tease, but she wanted to read the note alone.
