Blossoming Flower (Wildflowers Book 1) by Vivian Winslow

Author:Vivian Winslow [Winslow, Vivian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Vivian Winslow
Published: 2015-10-14T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 34

“If you’re here for a booty call, you missed your window by about an hour,” Flor says, wiping her eyes. The warm day had given way to a humid evening, clouds obscuring the usual display of bright stars. She leans against the wall next to the gate and ties up her long hair, a few wayward strands sticking to the sweat on the back of her neck.

“You don’t by any chance offer a grace period?” Collin smiles.

Flor shakes her head. “I don’t know you well enough.” As soon as the words are out, she can’t wish them back. She meant it as a joke, but the truth behind the statement is too present too ignore. They surprise her as much as they do Collin. Her eyes widen, and his smile disappears.

“I didn’t mean to disturb . . . ,” he begins. “I came by because we haven’t really had a chance to talk since . . . .” Collin clears his throat, “since the other night.” That was Monday, and now it’s Friday.

A whole four days. At first Flor wondered if it should bother her that he didn’t seek any time to be alone with her after it happened. The day after he left without warning and didn’t surface until late Wednesday. Since then, he’s been back to his former, reserved self. It made her wonder if it was all in her head—their attraction, that is. Maybe she had pushed him a bit too far, revealing her feelings for him. That was harmless enough, right? And perhaps it was harmless still for him to see if he felt the way she did. At this point, they could both go their separate ways with little on the line. At least that’s what Flor’s telling herself.

Her eyes rake quickly over him. He’s showered and dressed more like he had been the other night in distressed jeans and a t-shirt. It’s hard to believe that this man is as flaky and irresponsible as his father makes him out to be. He seems solid to Flor. So much more grounded in his life than her. At least he knows what he wants. She cocks her head toward the house. “Do you want to come in?”

Collin follows her through the courtyard and into the house. When they reach the foyer she asks, “Would you like something to drink? I don’t have anything but water. I was planning on going to the market tomorrow.”

“Only if you’re getting something for yourself.”

She can’t imagine why he’d be acting so nervous. Gone is the confident guy she drove with to Montana. The man next to her is a bit off, still gorgeous but not himself. Or perhaps more himself than before. How will she know?

“The house has an interesting layout,” Flor says, chattering away in an attempt to ignore the awkwardness between them. “The kitchen is this way. Far from the bedrooms, which I like, although a bit inconvenient when you get thirsty in the middle of the night.

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