The Anti-Crush: An Enemies to Lovers Sports Romance by Harper West

Author:Harper West [West, Harper]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-08-01T23:00:00+00:00

13

Elizabeth

"Hey, Elizabeth. Where are your measuring cups?" Nathan called from the kitchen.

"In the drawer on the left," I replied as I rounded the corner and joined him behind the island.

He was making something that smelled delicious, but wouldn't let me help. I had been busy setting up the table and tidying up some last-minute stuff around the house, so the goings-on in the kitchen were a complete surprise to me. "Can I see what the great Chef Nathan has in store for dinner tonight?"

"Well, I don't know about great chef' but I do make a mean spaghetti and meatballs," he said, slyly, as he measured out some tomato sauce and poured it into a pot on the stove.

My stomach instantly clenched. Spaghetti. Carbs. I was suddenly back in the halls of our high school in my too tight XXL sweater, trying to keep my head down as I walked past a bunch of the football players who always stared at the big girl.. I had sworn away carbs as soon as I had graduated, which helped with my weight loss. A weight loss I hoped I could maintain. I’d already had the bun on the burger today. Not to mention the onion ring and fries. That alone was going to cost me a couple extra miles on the treadmill tomorrow.

Nathan didn't seem to notice my discomfort and kept on adding different spices into the pot. "It's my mom's recipe from her days traveling abroad. She spent a semester in Italy when she was in college and picked up a few good recipes while she was there," he said with a wink. "I’m not sure I can replicate it perfectly, but it may be the closest thing to authentic Italian cooking around here." He was in his element in the kitchen. Nathan moved quickly and confidently as he minced garlic, chopped the onion, and added seasoning in without measuring.

"I'm sure it will be great," I said, only half listening. I was still panicked about the pasta. Maybe I could just take a small portion and tell Nathan I’m not hungry. Or maybe, I could eat normally and just double up on the cardio tomorrow. "Is there anything I can do to help? Prep some veggies or a salad or something?”

"Tonight, I’m doing all of the heavy cooking.”

“I know, but… I want to help. Plus, this meal could use something green,” I said.

“Hmm… I guess I could let you prepare the salad." He gestured to the counter, where a package of fresh spinach waited.

"Perfect." I grabbed the spinach and a few toppings and started setting it all up. I wasn't sure how Nathan liked it, so I decided to make it like a salad bar with each of the toppings in its own bowl. I grabbed as many bowls as I could and filled them with cheeses, croutons, chopped tomatoes, and bacon bits.

“Looks good over there,” he offered. “Very fancy.”

I decided to change the topic before I blushed too hard.

"So, your mom

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