Cole and Jillian (Pianos and Promises - A Novella Series Book 3) by Peel Jennifer

Author:Peel,Jennifer [Peel,Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2016-10-04T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

Dalton had given me some serious food for thought. And Cole finally joined us with some seriously good food.

He came back, proudly carrying two large plates filled with the most incredible hamburgers and fries I had ever tasted. I had no idea the American staple could taste so amazing.

I slid over and Cole slid in nice and close to me once he set down our plates.

“Where’s mine?” Dalton teased.

“I figured if I didn’t bring you anything, you might give me some time alone with this lovely lady.”

He swiped a hand-cut fry from Cole’s plate. “Well, you thought wrong. I’m thinking about giving you a run for your money with this one.” He winked at me.

Cole moved a little closer.

I admit I adored the attention.

“Mmm, mmm,” Dalton exclaimed. “What seasoning did you use on these?”

“I’m keeping it a secret until you skedaddle.”

Dalton threw his hands up. “All right. I’ll take the hint. But darlin’,” he looked my way, “save me a dance for later.”

“Okay?” I looked around, but didn’t see anyone dancing. I waited until Dalton left to ask Cole about the request. “Dancing?”

“There’s an old jukebox in the back he likes to play from time to time.”

“This looks terrific, by the way. And the strawberry lemonade was perfect. Thank you for remembering.”

He faced me and in his eyes I saw such tenderness. It made me want to know more of his journey, the good and the bad, why he was who he was. That’s why I turned away.

He didn’t make mention of it. “Get ready for a flavor explosion. I recommend napkins, lots of them. And you may want to lean over the plate when you bite into that burger.”

I hadn’t smiled so much in a long time. I tucked a napkin into my shirt before I dug in. I barely fit a bite into my mouth, but wow, just wow. Flavorful juice oozed down my chin. I quickly wiped it away. Cole watched as I slowly chewed, savoring the melding flavors of the beef and what tasted like herbed butter married with other spices. I swallowed, anxious for another bite. “Who taught you how to cook? This is fantastic.”

“My momma, of course.”

“She deserves a medal and a blue ribbon.”

“I’ll let her know.” He turned to his own meal.

I took another bite of the sin-filled burger. Then I tried the baked fries with this unreal spicy sauce he made to go with them. “I think you missed your calling in life.”

“I’m glad you like it.”

“This goes way beyond like.”

He smiled my way. “I can tell.” He reached up and wiped a smudge off the corner of my mouth.

I normally would have been embarrassed, but there was no judgment in his eyes, only admiration. Our faces were so close, I wanted to lean in and kiss him. Instead, I whispered, “Thank you.”

“Anytime.”

“Dalton said you used to work here.”

“Yes, ma’am. One of the best times of my life.”

“Really, superstar?”

“I’m just me.”

“Did you ever think you would make it this big?”

He shook his head.

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