Miracle On Aisle Two by Beth Carter

Author:Beth Carter [Carter, Beth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Holidays, Romance
Publisher: Beth Carter
Published: 2017-10-31T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 14

After they entered the restaurant, Madison’s mouth watered from the tell-tale odor of garlic and herbs. “If the food is as good as it smells, this place is a winner.”

“I think you’ll like it. I know the owner.” Adam motioned toward a corner booth.

Betsy slid beside them, taking a seat in the middle. She studied Adam. “What kind of pizza do you like?”

“Sausage or mushroom,” he said.

Betsy wrinkled her nose. “Eww. Mushwooms are gross. I like pepperoni or cheese.”

“That’s what I meant to say.” Adam winked at Madison as a server appeared. He ordered a large pepperoni pizza and soft drinks.

The server returned with crayons and a sheet containing the outline of a huge pizza slice. Betsy colored the toppings with a pink crayon.

“I see pink is the color of the day,” Adam said.

Madison grinned. “It might change tomorrow.”

His eyes widened. “That would mean all new decorations. Keep those receipts.”

Madison waved her hands. “I’m joking.”

Betsy chimed in. “I wuv pink.”

Soon, the server placed the pizza in the middle of the table. Adam served Madison and Betsy. While they ate, they discussed the huge amount of trees at the Christmas tree farm.

“I like our twee best,” Betsy said.

“Me, too.” Adam took a big bite of his pizza.

Madison leaned her head against the booth. “I think I’m too tired to decorate tonight. Do you mind if we do this tomorrow night?”

“No,” Betsy said. Her voice rose. “We have the twee, Mommy. You promised.”

“Young lady-” Madison gave her daughter her best stern look, even though she found it difficult each time she saw her daughter’s cherubic face. “It’s close to your bedtime. We’ll have just as much fun decorating tomorrow night.” She swiveled toward Adam. “That is—if you’re free?”

“Sure. Whatever you think is best. Let me help you unload the tree, though. We can put it in some water and then I’ll leave so Betsy can go to bed.”

Betsy’s eyes filled with tears. “I want to put the twee up tonight.”

Adam glanced at Madison in an obvious attempt for some indication of what they should do.

Madison shook her head.

He turned to the little girl. “I’m sleepy, too, Betsy. I have a big day at work tomorrow. Let’s decorate tomorrow night. We’ll play Christmas music and maybe watch a movie afterward if your mom says it’s okay.”

Betsy immediately stopped pouting, sniffed, and said, “O-kay.”

Madison marveled at how well Betsy obeyed Adam. She knew her daughter was hungry for a father figure and mouthed “Thank you” to him.

The server boxed up the remaining two slices. As they left, Betsy held hands with her mom.

“This time, I’ll follow you,” Adam said.

Madison and Betsy buckled up. She drove slowly out of the lot, dreading the moment Adam set eyes on her house. As she approached her neighborhood, she broke out in a sweat thinking about her dingy duplex. So far, she and Adam had met at restaurants or the Redbud Canyon Hotel since Adam often worked late.

The closer she got to her house her heart raced, afraid he’d change his mind about her after seeing her run-down living conditions.

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