Noelle's Kiss by Cindy R. Williams

Author:Cindy R. Williams [Williams, Cindy R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance; Sweet romance; Clean romance; Foodie; News; Reporter; Basketball player; glamour; Christmas love story; Famous; Rich; Legendary; Happy ending
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Published: 2019-10-18T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

I replayed our date over and over until I fell asleep in the soft bed in the corporate condo. I had decided that our first kiss was like velvet—a red velvet cake kiss.

I woke up glowing. When Zave picked me up around eight o’clock the next morning, he looked as happy as I felt. He hugged me, then swung me around and kissed me soundly before putting me back down.

“Good morning, Noelle.” His big grin was contagious.

“You know, Zave, I think it’s time you call me Elle; all the people I love do.”

His head jerked up.

“I mean, you know, all my family and friends call me Elle.” I backpedaled.

The corner of his mouth twitched, and then he gave me a quick kiss and said, “Okay, Elle.”

We drove to the Springs and picked up Tatum from Holly’s.

Holly was tickled to meet Zave. She couldn’t stop smiling the entire time we visited. Tatum wanted all Zave’s attention, so he excused himself and walked with her to his Jeep as I thanked Holly.

“Are you kidding me, Elle? The man’s gorgeous. Did you get that first kiss last night?”

“Shhhhhhh…he’ll hear you.”

“Well, did you?” I could see she wasn’t going to leave it alone.

“Yes.” I giggled.

“Woo whooo!” she whooped.

I smacked her arm. “Stop that. He’ll know we’re talking about him.”

“Of course, he will. What else would we be talking about?”

“Mommy, Tree says we’re going to Water World.” She waved her arm for me to come.

“See you, sis. And…a super big thank you for taking care of Tatum last night.” I gave her a hug and ran to the car, afraid she might begin war-whooping again and possibly break into a rain dance.

We stopped by my condo, changed into our swimsuits, and grabbed some towels. Zave took a quick tour and said he loved it.

“I know it’s probably tiny compared to where you live, but there’s plenty of room for Tatum and me. I love the balcony and our little fenced-in back yard with the swings, playhouse, and garden.”

“No, it’s perfect and seems nice and safe for you and Tatum.” His concern touched my heart.

“You know, Elle.” Standing behind me, he wrapped his arms around my waist as we stood on my balcony overlooking the little back yard. “You might be surprised about my apartment. Yes, it’s sort of big, but it isn’t a home like you have here.”

I leaned into him and closed my eyes, sighing. I could get used to him. He felt good in my little world.

“Let’s go,” shouted Tatum from downstairs.

Reluctantly, I moved out of Zave’s warm cocoon of an embrace and took his hand to go.

Water World was a huge indoor water park at the Great Wolf’s Lodge. We played in the wave pool, screamed as we slid down each of the ten slides, and roared with laughter when the giant “tipping bucket” dumped its entire load of water on Zave. Once again, Tatum had no fear. She tried everything. There were lots of “Hey, Triple X,” and high fives, but for the most part people let us be, as if we were a normal, real family.

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