Cupid’s Quest by Ann Natalie

Author:Ann, Natalie
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-02-10T16:00:00+00:00

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“Josh, come give me a kiss,” his grandmother said and reached for him. Ruby was trying not to grin at the short older woman that reminded her of a sweet granny that she’d never had or even witnessed other than on TV. She supposed it was nice to have her first experience be with the boyfriend she seemed the closest to.

Josh leaned down and kissed his grandmother on the cheek. “Grandma, this is Ruby Gentile. Ruby, my grandparents Theresa and Bob Turner.”

“Nice to meet you,” Ruby said, reaching her hand out to Theresa only to have her pull her in for a hug.

“I don’t shake. I like to hug. Ask Josh.”

“She does,” Josh said, winking at her. “My grandfather will just nod his head from his chair. The pregame is on. That’s important to him.”

Bob turned and grinned at her, lifted his hand and winked. “Josh knows us well. Welcome,” he said. “Theresa has been in the kitchen making all of Josh’s favorites for snacks. Hope you’re hungry. Now that you’re here maybe we can get something.”

Josh laughed. “Sorry. I would have come sooner if I knew Grandma was making you starve.”

“You know your grandfather never starves. Have a seat and let me bring out some snacks and then you can tell us all about your new house.”

“Let me help you,” Ruby said. Josh went to sit with his grandfather and Ruby followed Theresa to the kitchen.

It was a nice house. Definitely maintained well. Not old fashioned like she might have expected from someone living in the same house for most of their lives. Josh had told her his grandparents had lived here since his father was a kid.

When they were in the kitchen, Ruby saw trays of different snacks on the table. Way too much food for four people. “Are more people coming?” she asked.

“No. Just the four of us. I worry that Josh doesn’t get to eat much. I’ll send him home with most of this.”

There were pepperoni and cheese, dips and chips, shrimp cocktail, and pigs in a blanket. “I bet Josh loves the mini hot dogs the best.”

Theresa giggled and it was such a cute sound coming from a grandmother. “You know him well.”

“Comfort food,” she murmured.

“I’m so glad you were willing to give up time with your family to spend it with Josh and meet us,” Theresa said as she pulled out glasses.

“Oh, I brought wine. Josh left it in the car. I’m so sorry. I guess I was distracted when we pulled up.” And nervous as all hell. “I’ll have him go get it.” Better than trying to explain that she didn’t have a family. Josh had told her he’d told his grandparents about her, but she was wondering if he omitted that part.

“Wine is lovely. I do enjoy a glass of it myself.” Theresa turned and put the everyday glasses aside and grabbed two wine glasses and a beer glass. “Josh will have no more than two since he has to drive back.

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