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“Would that be so bad, Hannah? I saw you two together when you were young and then at the reunion. Don’t tell me your hoo-ha doesn’t get all tingly when you’re around him because I know you better.”
I glanced around the small coffee shop, making sure no one had heard her comment. Thankfully not many people were in the place or paying attention. “Can we not discuss my hoo-ha in public ... or anywhere, for that matter?”
She giggled and leaned forward. “Hannah, can we agree that the man is a walking orgasm?”
“He does look good,” I simply stated, which earned me an eye roll. Fine, he looked spectacular. Trying to find the right adjective proved to be difficult. There were times when I couldn’t believe he and I were once a couple.
“Why do you look as though you drifted a million miles away? Are you imagining him doing all sorts of dirty things to you?”
Not needing that thought in my head, I explained where my mind had wandered. “This morning, he was in his backyard working out. Well, jumping rope.”
“Jumping rope?”
“Yeah. He was doing it to a rhythm ... almost dance-like. It mesmerized me. So there I was, staring, and he waved.” Mia’s laugh brought an immediate scowl to my face. “Completely busted and so embarrassing.”
“What did you do?”
“What else? I waved. Thank God he had the decency not to bring it up.” Leaning back in the chair, I sighed. “Everything is just a mess right now. Then he tells me he has a plan.”
“Nothing wrong with a man with a plan.” Mia’s phone dinged. She glanced at the screen and blushed. “Speaking of, I have a study session to get to.”
I cocked a brow.
“Mr. Tillman and I are working on his thesis for grad school.”
“Mm-hmm.” I shook my head, and she laughed.
We both stood with our drinks in hand. “Maybe you should give him another chance, Hannah. Cash was never a bad guy, and if everything he said is true, then ...”
“I know. Maybe. We’ll see.”
“That’s my girl.”
We hugged and parted ways. Mia had a point. If Cash was telling the truth, which I have a feeling he was, then I shouldn’t be upset with him. That didn’t mean Jimmy shouldn’t be upset with me. Grabbing my phone, I called the one person who would know what to do.
After one ring, she answered, “Hi, sweetie.”
“Hey, Mom. How’s Aunt Maggie?”
“Getting better every day.”
“That’s good. And Daddy?”
“He’s good. Ready to come home. He’s been working remotely, but you know your father. He likes his routine. We should be home in the next week or two. How’re you? How’s my grandson? I haven’t talked to anyone in a few days. I was starting to worry. He left a message that they beat the alumni.”
She paused, and I had a feeling she was waiting for me to tell her what she already knew to be true, so I did. “Jimmy knows.”
“Oh boy. How is he? Jimmy, not Cash.”
“Mad at me.” I went on to explain the past couple of days. “I just don’t know what to do. Jimmy is confused, upset ... I can’t blame him for his feelings. I don’t know that I can make him understand. Cash says he has a plan. Not sure what that is.” I could hear my dad calling for her in the background. “Go on. It’s okay. I need to go anyway. I wanted to tell you just in case Jimmy calls you.”
“You going to be okay?”
“Yes.”
“Hannah, follow your heart. It’s one of the strongest muscles we have for a reason. Jimmy knows you love him. He’s just confused right now. And as far as Cash goes, that boy always loved you. Maybe you two—”
“I don’t think that will happen.”
