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He went and tapped on the door cautiously. He wanted to go straight in, but her reaction yesterday had taught him that she wouldn’t be too happy about that.
“Go away!”
He blew out a sigh. “I need to know that you’re okay. I think I should call the doctor.”
“I’m fine!”
He listened to her for another few moments. She sure as hell didn’t sound fine!
“You’re still out there, aren’t you?”
“I’m not going anywhere until I know you’re okay.”
He heard the water running, and the sounds of her brushing her teeth. A few moments later the door opened, and she stood there looking perfectly okay.
“It’s gone, passed, just as quickly as it came—again. I sat down with my coffee, and it just came over me, I had to run for the bathroom.”
Marcos shook his head. “It’s weird. Do you think it’s some kind of virus?”
She shrugged. “I have no idea. If it happens again, I will go and see the doctor. It’s no fun.”
He smiled, relieved.
She shook her head at him. “Don’t look so happy. The last thing I feel is sexy now. I just scrubbed my teeth, but I don’t even want to kiss you.”
He chuckled and kissed her cheek. “It’s okay. I understand.”
She made a face. “I don’t. I was looking forward to spending some quality time with you.”
He put his arm around her shoulders, and they went back out to the patio. “We’ve got the rest of our lives.”
She smiled. “I know, but I wanted today.”
“Maybe tonight. If you feel like it.”
She nodded and sat down. “What do you want to do with today, since I spoiled our plans?”
He sat down beside her. “You didn’t spoil them. I was making a plan for this afternoon, anyway. If you’re interested?”
She smiled. “I am. What are you thinking?”
He told her about the Hardy estate and her eyes widened.
“Don’t worry,” he reassured her. “I don’t mean for us to live there.”
She shook her head rapidly. “No. I didn’t think you did. We’ve talked about that. It’s just, well, that’d be so awesome! Even I know that the Hardy place produces some of the best grapes in the whole valley. That’d be so awesome for you.”
He hugged her to him. “You don’t mind?”
She chuckled. “Mind? I’m thrilled. I know you’ve changed. I know you have different priorities now, but I’m glad that making wine is still important to you. I hoped you’d find that it was something you couldn’t live without. It’s a big part of who you are; I’m glad you haven’t lost it. And I know that if you’re going to do it, you’re going to want to be the best. The Hardy place would give you the opportunity to do that.”
She was amazing. It seemed she knew him better even than he knew himself. “Thanks, Molly. I’m glad you understand.”
She nodded happily. “I do. And I think I know what you’re planning with the Dawson place too.”
He nodded. “What do you think?”
She shook her head. “I think it will depend on how you structure it. Grant’s not going to accept any kind of charity.”
