One Hundred Lessons (An Aspen Cove Small Town Romance Book 15) by Kelly Collins

Author:Kelly Collins [Collins, Kelly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-10-07T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Since Samantha wanted to finish the album so they could have downtime between its completion and the Fireman's Fundraiser, there wasn't much time to indulge, and Alex didn't think there were enough kisses between the barbecue and his date with Mercy on Friday. They were working long hours, and by the time he picked Maddie up, he was exhausted. All he could do was take her home and spend quality time until it was her bedtime.

But now that Friday was here and he managed to get a sitter, he was revived and ready to go.

"Are you sure you have everything you need?" he asked Louise.

"Honey, I've got eight kids, if I don't have it, they don't need it."

He watched Maddie cautiously approach some of Louise's brood.

"Do you think she'll be okay?"

She looked over her shoulder and laughed. "She's fine. I haven't killed one yet, not that I haven't been tempted. Give her five minutes to warm up to the girls, and they'll be fast friends. Are you sure you don't want her to spend the night? We're happy to keep her."

While a night with Mercy sounded tantalizing, they weren't moving that fast. She was different. Maybe he liked her because she wasn't like the rest. Her expectations weren't the same, and he wanted to aspire to be the man she thought he was. The way she looked at him made him feel better than the playboy he'd been. For Maddie and her, he'd do better.

"I'll be back by nine to get her. Mercy says a consistent schedule is good for Maddie."

"Without a schedule, you don't have a life." Louise laughed. "You don't think I have eight kids because the little ones stayed up all night, do you?"

He stepped back. "I'm not ready for more."

"Problem is, they multiply like rabbits. You start with two, and before you know it, you've got a fluffle."

"A what?"

"Lots of cute little bunnies. Now get and have a good time. Maddie is going to have the time of her life. It's s'mores night, and that's one sticky chocolatey mess."

He backed up a few feet before turning away.

"Don't forget flowers because most women are a sucker for them. You might get lucky if you show up with a bouquet."

He chuckled. "You know what? I'm already lucky just to have this date."

"You're a smooth one."

He waved and walked down the sidewalk. "Call me if you need me."

He climbed into his SUV and headed to the corner store. This parenting thing was hard. There was so much to consider, but the dating thing really had him stumped. Was it wise to bring her flowers twice in one week? Would she think he was angling to get between her thighs? He was, but not for simple sex. He'd be in Aspen Cove for the time being and having someone to share his life with looked appealing.

He parked between the corner store and the pharmacy, knowing flowers couldn't hurt. His mom used to buy them and say they were from his father.

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