Fall Into Love by Elizabeth Suit

Author:Elizabeth Suit [Suit, Elizabeth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: BB Books
Published: 2024-04-23T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

Oliver

When I arrive at Ally’s door with a new bundle of peonies in hand, the aroma of roasted meat and fresh bread seeps out from under the door. My mouth waters as I rap on the wood. There is a pattering of socked feet before the door opens. Ally is standing in an oversized college sweatshirt over black leggings and slouchy socks on her feet. Her hair is in a high ponytail and there’s a twinkle in her eyes. She looks adorable.

“You look terrific,” I tell her.

She eyes me then the flowers I’m holding.

“I can’t cook in nice clothes. I have to be comfortable. Are those for me?”

“Nope.” Her face falls for half a second before I start to laugh. “Of course they are. I figured the other ones were getting old by now.”

“They’re beautiful. Come on in. Dinner is almost ready. I made a roast and popped some rolls in the oven. My mom told me it would be the easiest thing to make and I just threw everything in a pot.”

“It smells delicious.”

“Could you swap out the flowers in the vase in my bedroom while I get the table ready?”

“Sure thing.”

I find the vase on the side table by her bed and notice a stack of books next to it. My latest release is sitting on top, so I quickly grab the pen next to the stack and sign it for her. Then I take the vase back into the kitchen to change out the bouquet and put the new one back in her room.

When I walk back into the kitchen she says, “Thank you. I love seeing them when I wake up in the morning.”

“I’m glad they bring you joy.”

“They certainly do.” She wipes the counter and turns to me. “Everything is ready.”

“Great. Let me wash my hands first. The bathroom is on the left, right?”

“Second door. Uh, Olly?” I turn back to look at her.

“Yes?”

“You are just going to wash your hands, right?” she asks nervously.

We both share a look and then burst out laughing.

“I will come back fully clothed until you tell me otherwise.” I hold up my hand in Scout’s honor formation.

“What can I get you to drink while you’re in there?”

“Wine. Water. Whatever,” I respond.

“Whatever coming right up,” she sasses.

When I get back to the table, the meat is sliced on a platter with potatoes and carrots encircling the edges. Warm rolls are in a basket covered with a cloth napkin, and there is red wine and a glass of water next to each plate.

“This looks wonderful. I appreciate you cooking for me.”

“Of course. Just don’t get used to it.” She gives me a raised brow before she places food on my plate. “I can cook spaghetti, but we just had it, so I had to come up with another plan.”

“I don’t cook much either. Thank goodness for Joe’s and the market.”

“Same here. It’s no fun to cook for just one person.” She takes a big sip of wine and sets down her glass.

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