Dreams Collide by Kristina Beck

Author:Kristina Beck [Beck, Kristina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: fiction - The Collide Series
Publisher: Kristina Beck
Published: 2017-12-04T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 19

Gerry

My heart races, but it’s not because of the timer. This isn’t just sexual attraction. I adore every ounce of this woman. She thinks she caused her mom’s death but hasn’t told anyone. How could she do that and still be sane? I wish she’d tell me what happened. She wants to change her life, but the first thing she needs to do is get it out and forgive herself. I need to find a way for her to feel comfortable enough to open up to me.

“I’ll set the table while the spaghetti cooks. Do you want more wine?” she offers.

And just like that, the last half hour is forgotten. Her smile is back on her face, and the mood shifts to something more positive.

I nod while I pour the spaghetti into the pot. “Want some water? There are bottles in the fridge.”

She takes a few out and puts them on the table, then refills our wineglasses.

“Here.” I hand her plates and silverware. “This’ll keep you occupied.” For the next few minutes, we work in comfortable silence. I’ve never had a relationship like this before.

“Sit down. Everything’s ready. I hope you like my special meatballs. They’ll melt in your mouth,” I say over my shoulder.

She claps her hands like a little girl. “I can’t wait to try them. There’s nothing like good ole spaghetti and meatballs.”

I place the pot in the middle of the small table.

“We’re missing something.” I rummage through the cabinets and pull out two white candles and holders. “I bought these in case of a power outage. Every once in a while, it happens. But now I can use them for something special.” I make room on the table and light them.

“As I said, you’re a romantic. I like it. I’ve never had a candlelit dinner before.”

“Thank my mom for that. Ever since I could remember, she’s always had candles around the house. She loves them. I’m used to it.”

“I’m excited to meet your parents at the wedding. They did a great job with you.” She wipes the corner of her mouth with her finger while smiling.

“My dad’s also a romantic. He treats my mom like a queen, and they still act like they’re newlyweds. Perfect role models for me. For anyone.”

“My parents were like that too. I know Dad loves my stepmom, Beth, but it’s not quite the same. But they’re really happy together. Which makes Lisa and me happy.”

We eat in silence because we’re inhaling the food.

“These are the best meatballs I’ve ever eaten. Please make them for me again someday,” she says.

I like it when she talks about the future like there will be an us.

She pats her belly. “I don’t think I can fit another one in here.” She sips more wine. “According to my numb lips, I think this is my third glass. I lost count after we opened the second bottle, which is almost empty.”

She stares at my hand playing with my eyebrow. “Now it’s your turn. How did you get the scar above your eyebrow?”

“I was trying to be adventurous.

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