Wooed by You by Sophia Knightly

Author:Sophia Knightly [Knightly, Sophia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-12-18T06:00:00+00:00

The following Thursday, Linc celebrated Thanksgiving Day, Cuban style, with Isabel and her large family. She had gone all out, setting up several picnic tables on her patio and decorating them with colorful cornucopias of tropical fruits and candles. Her uncle, Tío Pepe, was in charge of basting the turkey in mojo, what Olga had earlier described as a marinade consisting of cumin, garlic and other herbs and spices. By the time the turkey made an appearance, it was golden brown and succulent.

"I'll bet a gringo like you has never had turkey accompanied by black beans and rice," Isabel teased as she served him helpings of each. "We also have yucca and boniato, if you want to try them."

He winked. "Pile it on, honey. I want to try all of it." Following her to the picnic table, he said in a low voice, "I've never been hugged and kissed by so many people in my life. I have to admit I'm enjoying your lively family."

Lively was an understatement. Isabel's family was jovial, warm and well wishing. In contrast to them, she was a bit more reserved. Linc enjoyed watching her interact with them, chuckling softly as they teased her about him. He could tell by the way she blushed whenever his name was mentioned in their rapid-fire Spanish.

When the last guest left, he stayed and helped Isabel clean up, though her family had done the bulk of it before leaving. Suzie was wired and didn’t have school tomorrow. She needed a bath and a bedtime story to make her settle down, so Linc decided he’d leave and give Isabel time with her.

When she heard he was leaving, Suzie tugged on his sleeve cuff until he gave her his undivided attention. "I'm going to be an angel in the Christmas play. Will you come see me?" She peered up at him with big brown eyes, grinning impishly. Every time he looked at Suzie, he was awestruck by the similarity between her and Isabel, even in their mannerisms. "Of course, sweetie. Tell your mommy to let me know when,” he said, smiling at Isabel, “and I’ll do my best to be there."

"Yeah!" Suzie exclaimed, raising her tiny hand in rapid fist pumps. "Mami is making my costume. It’s so pretty. Wait till you see it."

"I'm sure it will be beautiful," Linc said.

Suzie entwined her arms around Linc's waist, and he kissed the top of her head. “Be a good little girl and go to bed when your mommy tells you to. Okay?”

“I will. Good night, Linc.” Suzie hugged him and scampered away, leaving him alone with Isabel.

Linc’s hands settled on Isabel’s hips and pulled her in for a lingering kiss. “Thanks for an amazing day. I loved meeting your family. I’ll call you tomorrow,” he said and left.

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