Face The Music by Andrea K. Robbins

Author:Andrea K. Robbins [Robbins, Andrea K.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2012-06-14T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

I woke up around eleven the next morning, my stomach twisting with hunger. Emily had already left for work, and I found a note in the kitchen saying she took Molly with her. Looking for something easy, I pulled opened the fridge. Containers of leftovers from the day before had been strategically stacked, and I knew that, with my luck, removing even the top dish would cause them all to tumble down. I decided it wasn’t worth the risk.

The doorbell rang. Chris was standing in the hallway holding a beautiful bouquet of pink stargazer lilies.

“Chris! Oh my goodness, these are beautiful!” I buried my nose in the enormous blooms and breathed in their sweet scent. I then gave him a reprimanding look. “You didn’t have to bring me flowers. These must have cost you a fortune.”

“You smiled. They were worth every penny.”

Feelings from the night before overwhelmed me, and, without thinking, I wrapped my arms around his waist and pressed my cheek against his hard chest. As always, he smelled delectable.

“Thank you, they’re wonderful. You’re wonderful.” I closed my eyes and lost myself, feeling so safe in his arms, like nothing else in the world mattered.

He squeezed me and then pushed me out to an arm’s length. I was still in my robe and had matted hair. “Did I wake you up?”

I yawned and then grinned. “No, I actually woke up a few minutes ago. I slept all morning.”

“Good.” He looked pleased. “Feeling better?”

“A little. I’m glad it’s over.” My stomach let out a ravenous roar. I grabbed my midsection. “I’m so hungry.”

We went to the kitchen, and he laughed when I pulled a bizarre looking fruit from one of the baskets on the counter. It was a stumpy, yellow thing. “What is this?”

“I think it’s a pawpaw,” he said.

“A what?”

“It’s like a banana. I had one once in Florida. They’re pretty good, you should try it.”

I eyed the fruit for a second longer and put it back in the basket. I wasn’t feeling adventurous. “Maybe later.”

“Why don’t you go get dressed? I’ll take you out.”

My stomach rumbled again. “Yeah?” My mouth was already watering.

“Absolutely,” he said.

“That would be great. I’m gonna take a quick shower though, okay? Make yourself at home. I’ll just be a minute.”

“Take your time. I’m in no hurry.”

My stomach growled in objection, and we both laughed. “I am. I haven’t eaten in days. Be right back.”

The shower and fresh change of clothes served well in lifting my spirits, and I smiled as I leaned against the wall and pulled on my shoes.

“Do you like Chinese?” he asked when I reappeared in the living room. “There’s a good place downtown, an all-you-can-eat buffet. How does that sound?”

My stomach growled again. “Perfect, let’s go.”

The food was delicious. I ate until I was full, and then went back for more. He gave me a hard time when I brought back a plate piled high with egg rolls, shrimp, and Crab Rangoon. “Where do you put it all?”

I stuffed an entire egg roll in my mouth and chewed.

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