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It was nice to hear Finn’s voice. To take a break from the worrying and the nail-biting, even if it was just for a second.
Pretending she was a normal girl seemed easier when she was with Finn. Jewel wasn’t sure how she felt about that.
“Were you sleeping?” he asked. His voice sounded calmer though there was still a hint of gravity in it. She got the sense that something was wrong but decided not to push.
“I was in bed, but sleeping…not so much. My head’s too full of thoughts.”
“What were you thinking about?” he asked.
She scooted to the bed and leaned against it, getting herself comfortable in the sheets. “I was thinking about what I would make at the bakery tomorrow. It’s my first time taking care of the store alone. I don’t want to let Sky down.”
“I didn’t know you could bake.”
“It’s the only thing I’m good at. You haven’t lived until you’ve tasted my johnny cakes.”
“I can’t wait.”
She leaned her head back and closed her eyes, enjoying the sound of his voice. It was gritty, a low rumble, like distant thunder.
Jewel really loved hearing Finn’s voice.
“What else?” he asked.
“I was thinking about Sky. And how she’s doing on her honeymoon. I should call her and check up, but I don’t want to worry her. Plus, we didn’t leave things on the best of terms on Saturday.”
“I’m sure she’d love to hear from you.”
“Maybe.”
“What else?” Finn asked.
“It sounds like you’re fishing for a specific answer,” Jewel teased. “Did you want to hear me say I was thinking about you?”
“I wondered why my ears kept ringing.”
“Ears ring when someone is talking about you. That’s not the same thing.”
“Is that so?”
They settled into contented silence.
Finally, Finn spoke. “Jewel, I—uh—there’s something I need to ask you.”
“What?” She heard him hesitating and pressed. “What’s going on?”
“It’s not something I can discuss over the phone. You said you’re going to work tomorrow?”
“Yes.”
“I’ll pick you up.”
“Joana’s taking me.”
“Then I’ll meet you there.”
“Why?”
No answer.
