In His Eyes by Nicole Hart

Author:Nicole Hart [Hart, Nicole]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Nicole Hart
Published: 2018-07-24T18:30:00+00:00

“THAT WAS THE best food I’ve ever had in my life.” Joshua arched his back and rubbed his hand over his flat stomach. I tried not to stare, especially since he’d chosen a seat right next to me, it would have been more than obvious.

“That’s what you said last year.” Vicky brushed away his compliment as she stood from the table.

“Honey, when he’s right, he’s right. At least the man has good taste.” Lee smiled, keeping most of his attention on the assortment of slices of pie sitting on the plate in front of him.

“He definitely has good taste.” Vicky gave me a quick wink before turning her attention to Gracie, who was on the other side of me. She was sitting in a high chair, popping mini marshmallows in her mouth. She’d had a few bites of turkey and decided she was more interested in the candied yams. Luckily, more of the food ended up in her mouth instead of the floor, which was the norm. It’s like she knew that she needed to be on her best behavior today. She was mastering it beautifully, and I was so grateful.

“The food was great, sis.” Alex, Vicky’s brother, let out a sigh and stood to his feet. “Do you need some help cleaning up?” he asked.

“That’d be—” Vicky began before Angela, Alex’s fiancé, spoke up.

“Actually, let’s go for a walk, baby.” Her high-pitched voice resembled nails on a chalk board. I scolded myself for the comparison, but it really was almost impossible not to. “I need to get my steps in; I’ve been super lazy today.” She tapped the oversized hot pink fitness tracker she wore around her wrist. Then she tossed her used napkin over her half-eaten plate of food and rose to her feet. She slid her hot pink nails down her matching hot pink jump suit before pulling a tube of lip gloss from her pocket. She began to apply the shiny makeup over her lips as she walked away from the table. I glanced at Vicky who was gripping a fork between her fist in a weapon style fashion.

“Sure, baby.” Alex shrugged his shoulders at Vicky, ignoring her annoyance at his future wife and followed behind her.

I forced the giggle that was threatening to escape my lips way down deep and had to clear my throat to help it along.

“I’ll help you clean up!” I chimed in, still fighting back my laughter. Luckily, my voice drew Vicky out of attack mode and she looked at me, her eyes wide.

“Can you believe her?” she mouthed, before rolling her eyes.

“We can handle it,” I whispered, giving her a quick wink and began gathering my plate and glass.

“I’ll help too.” Joshua stood, and his broad shoulder brushed against me, as he leaned forward to get his own arm load of dishes. A tiny shiver ran up my spine from his touch, and I had to force myself to let out my breath.

“Y’all are great. Thank you.” She smiled, but I could still see the annoyance on her face.

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