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“Thanks, boss. All set.”
I was so distracted making tomorrow's baking list that I didn't notice she came back empty-handed.
It never occurred to me to ask what she’d gone out to do.
I’d be finding out soon enough.
The next afternoon at our usual time, Davie pulled up on his oversized scooter to pick me up. I waved to him from inside the shop as I gathered my things.
I didn't see who was walking up to him until I turned from locking the door behind me.
My heart sank. Oh no, please no. No, no, NO!
Leighton and his … girlfriend. Or worse. His wife.
Leighton looked light-hearted and happy. He had a big smile on his face.
So did the long-haired blonde who had her arm laced through his.
Leighton waved at me.
He strode right up to me without taking his eyes off me, “Hi there, Samantha! I keep missing you. How have you been?”
The blonde elbowed Leighton in the ribs.
What's going on here? I don't want to meet you, Miss Blonde! Not if you’re his girl.
But Leighton woke up and turned to the girl saying, “Samantha, I don't believe you have met, Roberta Peterson ...”
My heart sank. Married to her!
“… my younger sister. Roberta, this is our neighbor Samantha Billings, the most wonderful baker this city has ever known.”
I thought I was going to faint. Hissister!
But then I shook myself because Davie had hopped off his bike to stand behind me. He poked me in the left buttock.
“Right. Mmm. Nice to meet you, Roberta. Uh, Leighton? I don't believe you know David Billings. David is my brother.”
I saw fifteen emotions cross Leighton’s face.
“Davie, this is Leighton Peterson, one of my most loyal customers. He works in the building right next door to ours.”
Hello and how are you all around.
But I didn't hear any of it. My eyes were glued to Leighton’s.
Leighton dropped his sister's arm and came over to take mine.
His sexy bass voice was urgent but quiet, “Samantha, I thought ...”
I shook my head, “Leighton, no. But you ...”
He whispered, “Never. I didn't come around because ...”
I leaned into his ear, “I … because ...”
He whispered back, “I know ...”
