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"Octavia assisted in the cooking," he says as he walks to the kitchen.
I follow him. Imagine my shock as I get to the kitchen to see it cleaned up.
"Wow! You did this?" I ask.
"Yeah," he says shyly.
"How do I thank you?" 2ick's gestures move me. If I weren't down with the Pu, I would probably kiss him at this moment without hesitation.
He is wonderful!
"You thank me by eating!" he says. He grabs a bowl from the rack and pours the soup into it. He places it in front of me. "Enjoy," he smiles.
The aroma is pleasant and calming. I begin to eat the soup, and it is delicious. I didn't reali5e how hungry I was until I started digging in.
"Wow, this is delicious," I commend. "You must be an excellent cook."
He chuckles. "2o, not really. I just know some stuN. I learned from my brother."
"You have a brother?" I ask, de’nitely surprised.
"I had. He passed," he said, his tone sad. I can see the sadness on his face. I place my hand on him without thinking.
"I'm so sorry," I say, staring into his eyes.
"It's ’ne. Happened a long time ago," he smiles nervously.
I see that he doesn't want to talk much about his brother. It's obvious his death still hurts him. They must have been very close.
"I'm sorry," I whisper again.
"Thanks." He stares down at my hand. I didn't even know I was caressing his hand at this point. I ”uickly detach my hand and continue with my soup.
We make idle small talk before he tells me he has to go home. He promises he will come to check on me tomorrow. He even volunteers to pick up Octavia for daycare, so I'll have the day to rest. I jumped at the oNer immediately. He is a fantastic guy. I want to be more than friends, but I don't think he wants that.
He embraces me and plants a kiss on my forehead before leaving. I have never felt such intense butterPies in my stomach. As soon as he leaves, the house suddenly feels empty, and I miss him already.
Chapter Nine Nick
I need to muster the courage to tell her how I feel. I love our friendship, but I want more. I want to be there for her and Octavia.
They make me feel whole for reasons I can’t explain. The universe knew what it was doing when I was sent to this town. I am glad it happened because I met the most beautiful woman in appearance and attitude. The joke may be on my father, seeing as how much I enjoy my time here with her.
I just need to do it! Ask her on a date.
I know there is something there. Every time we are together, I sense the connection and passion. It’s time to stop being a coward and tell her how I feel.
"Elwood! Are you with us?" the chief's voice echoes, bringing me back to the moment.
"Yes, sir!" I reply immediately.
He nods his head in acceptance and continues with his address. "This is not a drill, people! Some fugitives are hiding out in this town, and we must Jush them out," he says, pacing majestically in front of us. "Intel reaching me suggests that they are hiding out on Dackson Wrive. qe need to move in Fuick, intercept them, and hand them over to the BGI," he pauses, staring at us. "Lot it?"
"Yes, sir!" we chorus.
0P HEUEN GUM8E
Today was probably one for the Lreenville -W records. The susR pects evaded during a pursuit with the Tennessee Highway -atrol. qe have reasons to believe that they've found their way to Lreenville. This is the Xrst time since I got here that we’ve had what I would consider legitimate criminal activity. Not that I haven’t enjoyed this peaceful environment, but it is great to be back on the street, picking up highRproXle criminals. This is why I became a cop.
