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A tingle of anticipation flutters across my belly.
There’s only one person that must have come from.
Heaving the package, I open the door and set it down the dining table, going back to pick up the bouquet, which I immediately put in water.
I kick off my shoes and shut the door, then start to unwrap the package. It’s a sleeveless burgundy flower print cami dress and a matching scarf. There’s a black boxed pair of strappy heels underneath. Tucked into the box is a card. My heart flutters in anticipation as I unfold it. Frowning, I turn the card from side to side. There’s nothing on it.
That’s odd.
Rummaging in my purse, I pick up my phone and dial his number. Maverick answers on the second ring, his voice warm and tingly. Myriads of tiny goosebumps envelop my arms.
“Did you send me flowers and a package?”There’s a slight hesitation. “No.”
I roll my eyes.How very subtle.“Uh, are you lying?”
“Yes.”
I chuckle.God, this man…
“I take it you like it, then?”
“Yes, both the bouquet and the content of the package are very beautiful, thank you.”
His voice shows he is smiling when he asks, “How’s Abbie?”
“She’s doing great. She’s started treatment already.”
“Is she going to be okay, then?”
“Well…” I saunter to the couch and collapse on it. “She’s pulling through, thankfully. Uh, the doc thinks she’ll be released in time for her to start work with the specialist, so that’s what we’re all counting on.”
“That’s good.”“Yeah, it is.”
There’s a beat of awkward silence until I clear my throat. “Um, I should go.”
“Wait.”
Oh?
“Are you free tomorrow? After work, that is.”
Clearing my throat, I toss back my hair.
Play it cool, sis. Play it very cool.
“Tomorrow?” I click my tongue, pretending to mull over the question. “Um, I’d have to check my schedule.”
He laughs quietly. “You don’t have a schedule, Quinn.”
My cheeks burn and I’m grateful he can’t see the mortification spreading over my face. “Well, I don’t, but I do have work.”
“Work ends by five. I hope you don’t have plans after that.”
“Why?”
“Because I’m taking you on that date. And I’m also not taking no for an answer, Noelle.”
I roll my eyes, humored. The sheer arrogance of this man.
