The Christmas Layover by Robert Tate Miller

Author:Robert Tate Miller
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: contemporary romance, Entangled, Bliss, sweet romance, romance, small town, holiday, wedding, marriage, opposites attract, snowed in, forced proximity
Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC
Published: 2019-09-16T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

“I blew it,” Ally said as she came out of the bathroom. She was in her PJs, and Noel was propped up in bed reading Baby Mama, a magazine for soon-to-be mothers. Ally had studied her red swollen eyes in the bathroom mirror. She’d had a good cry on the walk back from the community center. She’d softly sobbed as the snow swirled and flickered across the streetlamp lights. The streets were empty, as everyone was either in their homes or at the community center. She’d hesitated outside the door at Peggy’s, composed herself before going in. Peggy had stayed home to be with Noel, who, wisely, didn’t want to brave the icy streets at night.

“Blew what?” Noel asked.

Ally got down on the floor in Sukhasana. “I tried to help Robbie with Amelia, and it was a total disaster. Now, she’s with another boy.”

“Oh,” Noel said, “I don’t know who they are.”

“Robbie works for Jake at Charlie’s Diner,” Ally said. “He’s the cutest boy but hasn’t an ounce of self-confidence. Amelia’s the pretty girl home from college for the holidays. Apparently, he’s carried a torch for her since second grade or something like that.”

“How cute,” Noel said. Ally could tell her roommate was a little distracted by the article she was reading. “Ally, do you think I’m going to suck at motherhood?”

Ally laughed out loud, but when she caught a glimpse of Noel’s face, she could tell her roommate was serious. “Of course you’re not going to suck,” Ally said. “You have all the qualities that go into making a good mother.”

“Like what?” Noel asked.

“Well, you’re kind and caring and full of love. Those are the most important virtues you can have.” Ally slipped into Balasana. She bent over forward, tucking her legs beneath her, and pressed her forehead to the cool floor.

“Thanks, Ally,” Noel said. “I’m a little nervous about the Christmas bake-off tomorrow. Are you?”

“A little,” Ally said. “So, it looks like we’re going to be here another day.”

“Yeah,” Noel said. “I never dreamed I wouldn’t be spending Christmas Eve with my Brian. He said to say hello, by the way, and to tell you thanks for looking out for me.”

“That’s sweet,” Ally said.

“And, Ally?”

“Yeah?”

“I’m really glad it was you who sat in the seat next to me on the plane.”

Ally smiled. “Me, too.”

Ally moved into Padmasana as Noel’s phone bleeped. “It’s Brian! He’s FaceTiming me!” Noel fumbled with her phone and answered. “Hi, Baby!”

Brian’s heavily New Jersey–accented voice filled the room. “Hey sweetheart. I miss you.”

“I miss you so much, baby. I wish you were here.”

“Me, too. When are you coming home?”

“I don’t know, sweetie. Ask Old Man Winter.”

“Right,” Brian said. “We’ve got two feet of snow here. There’s no point in shoveling the walk, ’cause it’s covered again two minutes later.”

Ally decided to give them privacy and got up and headed to the door.

“Ally, wait,” Noel said. “I want you to meet my husband, Brian.” Noel turned the phone toward Ally. “Baby, meet my roommate and new best friend, Ally.

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