First Edition Romance by Shannon M Harris

Author:Shannon M Harris [Harris, Shannon M]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781948232906
Publisher: Sapphire Books Publishing, LLC
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Ainslon bounced into Brew and Bake nearly a month later, almost walking on air. Things with Lauren were progressing slow and steady, but well. The only fly in the ointment was that nearly two weeks after their meeting with Fredrick, he’d called and informed them the owner of the building hadn’t decided yet and was going on vacation for three weeks abroad and would give them her decision after she returned. Ainslon wasn’t happy but there was nothing she could do about it. Now, the waiting game continued.

As soon as Easton got a look at her face, she dragged her back to her office.

“Spill.” She pushed Ainslon into the chair at the desk, while she leaned against the desk.

“Lauren and I have been talking and having breakfast together. It’s nice.”

Easton rolled her eyes. “I know that. What changed? You look different.”

“Nothing.” Ainslon ran over the last few weeks in her head but didn’t come up with anything different. She’d met Lauren for coffee every few mornings and exchanged small gifts. Her origami collection quickly grew. Every night they talked on the phone and texted. Ainslon had also taken to sending Lauren little things from her store that reminded her of the other woman, from a Wonder Woman keychain to a story book about a chocolate store.

“So, you’re dating?”

“No.” Ainslon almost spit the word out. “We’re friends.” That stupid phrase again. It would be fine for anyone else, but Lauren wasn’t just anyone. She’d brought this on herself and would do it the same way again though she yearned to take the next step with Lauren. “I called her last night and we talked for an hour like we always do.”

Easton arched her brow. “Okay.” She pushed off the desk, grasped Ainslon’s arm, and hoisted her out of the chair. “If you don’t want her to see you acting like you won the lottery, you might want to drop the blinding smile and walk like a normal person.”

Ainslon wiped the smile off her face. “Is it really noticeable?”

“Yes. Yes, it is. Unless you want her to know you’re willing to have her babies, you should cool it. Just friends, remember.”

That stupid phrase again. “Got it.” She ran her hands through her hair. The same hair she’d worked on for at least half an hour before leaving her apartment.

“I am not trying to put a damper on your joy. I am really happy for you.”

Ainslon stood and engulfed her in a hug. “Your time will come. If it works out to be just a friendship with Lauren, it will have been worth it.”

“Liar.” Easton pushed her toward the office door. “You better get out there and don’t forget my game on Saturday.”

“I’ll be there.” Ainslon took a deep breath, walked out of the office, and crossed the room to join Lauren, who was seated at their regular table.

“Sorry, sorry. My sister dragged me to her office as soon as I walked in.”

“Not a problem. I hope what I ordered was all right?” Lauren smoothed her hand over the napkin.

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