The Flirt: A Single Dad Romance by Layla Hagen

Author:Layla Hagen [Hagen, Layla]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: layla hagen
Published: 2024-04-05T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

Scarlett

I stayed at the shop for another half hour. Isabeau and Celine packed my perfume in a super elegant bottle, tiny and dark green with a gold cap. They assured me that they could make more any time because they had the formula written down.

I would've lingered in the shop for the rest of the day, too, but a group of customers came in, and I didn't want to be in the way. Once I left with my small bag, I ventured down the streets without any goal. They became more alive as the day went on. I crisscrossed the French Quarter without bothering to check my map, taking in all the small boutiques. I preferred exploring like this versus simply speed-walking past everything to reach a certain destination. I only headed home around five o’clock in the afternoon.

I was full of giddy energy when I stepped inside my studio. I looked around, biting my lower lip, then sat down on the pullout couch, closing my eyes for a bit. How could I be so exhausted? Then again, I hadn’t slept that much last night, and today had been full of adventures.

I took my phone out of my back pocket, intending to order something for dinner. No way was I going to cook. My heart somersaulted when I noticed I had some messages. Oh, whoops. They were all from Chad. Ha, guess who was grinning. Yep, me—from ear to ear.

He’d sent the first one after I arrived at the shop.

Chad: I hope the grans aren’t driving you crazy. Let me know if you need rescuing.

And then a second one, one hour later.

Chad: All good? We're having quite a productive day.

He sent me another one just half an hour ago.

Chad: Through the family grapevine, I found out that you survived the day. Call when you can.

I felt bad, but I wasn't used to checking my phone during the day. The pace in the kitchen was too intense. I immediately called Chad, and he answered before the first ring was even over.

"I was starting to get worried."

I winced. "I'm sorry. I don't really look at the phone during the day. It's a work habit."

"Are you still in the Quarter?"

"I'm home. They made me a custom perfume," I said, bursting with pride. That meant I had their seal of approval, right?

Oh, Scarlett, what on earth would you need their approval for? You and Chad spent a delicious night together, nothing more.

"So I've heard. They’re both thrilled."

"We had a lot of fun," I agreed. "The shop has an amazing vibe. I can see myself doing something similar when I retire.”

He chuckled. "Really?"

"Yeah. I mean, part of being a chef is playing with aromas and making sure everything fits. Making perfumes isn't that far off. It's just way less intensive."

"I'm glad you had a good time together." His voice suddenly had an edge to it.

"Why did you doubt it?"

"Some people find them too much."

I laughed. "That's impossible. Who would say that?"

"My ex," he replied instantly.

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