Sealed With A Kiss by AK Waters & S.E. Roman

Author:AK Waters & S.E. Roman [Waters, AK]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: AK Waters Productions LLC
Published: 2014-09-01T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Welcome To Leroy's

In the coming weeks, Devin and Ann bonded over afternoon walks on Orange Avenue, which was only a mile from the base. Charming gift shops, quaint stores, coffee shops and restaurants lined the street.

When Leroy’s opened they discovered their favorite happy hour spot… and Jeremy.

"Well, hello ladies! What can I get for you? I make a fantastic pomegranate martini!" He grinned as he wiped off the mosaic bar. His pinky ring made a sharp sound when it clashed against an empty beer bottle. "Are you girls from around here?"

"Navy wives," Ann said as they sat down. "And I'm going to need to try one of those martini's you're bragging about. Let's see how good you really are."

Jeremy introduced himself and began making their drinks on the other side of the bar. "You're married to some of those hot Navy SEALs that run on the beach all day without their shirts on? Lucky girls."

"Is this your place?" Ann asked.

"Yes, and I'm quite proud of it. Now, if I only made enough money to hire a bartender, I'd be set. Here are your martinis, ladies."

"I love the artwork out front," Devin said.

Ann pointed a finger at Devin. "She's an artist. Trust me, that's high praise from her. She is really snobby when it comes to artwork."

"I am not," Devin said. She was impressed with the bar.

"At night we become more of a nightclub. I have live bands on the stage and I try to do local artists whenever possible. How are your drinks?"

Ann stared at her glass dramatically and finally took a sip. "Quite tasty."

Devin agreed. And the place was a slice of heaven. It fit right in with anywhere she'd ever hung out in Seattle. Jeremy's love of art, music and good food made Leroy's a perfect escape from the base for both women.

Most of the patrons were tourists, so it was a safe spot to get away from it all. The women went there more and more, and hung out longer and longer. They really bonded, and Jeremy became a part of the fun.

All three found something in the friendship. Ann told Devin one night after a few too many drinks that she reminded Ann of her in her younger days. "I'm so glad we became friends. I feel like I took you under my wings. You're so lonely, like I was when I became a Navy wife. I wish I had some old woman to show me what to do."

Even though Ann was literally the same age as Devin's mother, it was the only thing in common. Devin would never even think about talking to her mother the way she talked to Ann.

And Devin knew she was the daughter Ann had never had. They fed off of one another. They talked about anything and everything and Ann never judged her. Devin felt truly accepted by Ann. It was a new and liberating feeling to have an older woman approve and even admire her. Devin always felt like a child in front of older men and women, even though she was in her twenties.

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