Mia's Gift by Cindy Flores Martinez
Author:Cindy Flores Martinez [Martinez, Cindy Flores]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Hispanic American Literature, Snowflake, Co., Novella Length-Short Story, Old High School Friends, Secret Angels, Secret & Special Wishes, Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Sensual Story Theme, Hearts Desire, Lifetime Love, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Romantic Schemes, Small Town & Rural Area, Cowboy & Western Romance, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small-Town Christmas Wishes, Christmas Holidays & Celebration, Christmas Time, Holiday Whimsy, Festive Season, Snowy Winter Weather
Publisher: Cindy Flores Martinez
Published: 2019-09-30T04:00:00+00:00
Chapter 10
How long had it been since Mia smiled so much? She couldnât remember. Standing behind the counter inside Cupcakes on Main, her face beamed like the frosting on a lemon buttercream cupcake.
The bell on the front door chimed.
Jesse entered the shop.
Miaâs face brightened even more.
âAm I too early?â He strolled to the counter.
âDiane is still at lunch. Sheâll be back in a few minutes.â
âIt smells incredible in here,â he said. âAre you baking more cupcakes?â
âI just finished. Are you in the mood for one?â
âYou bet I am.â
âFollow me.â Mia turned toward the kitchen.
Jesse moved behind the counter and followed her. He glanced around the room with his mouth agape. âIâve always loved this kitchen. I wish I had one like it.â He stepped in front of the bakerâs rack and glanced at the baking supplies. âOne of these days Iâm going to slow down and do more cooking.â
âMaybe I should sell you the shop.â
Jesse turned and brought his dark eyebrows together. âWhat do you mean? Sell me the shop?â
Mia waved her hand. âNever mind. I didnât mean anything by it.â Did she? She stepped toward a half a dozen cupcakes on the table and held out her arms. âTada.â
Jesseâs eyes widened at the sight of the sweet confections. âThose look amazing.â
âThanks. Theyâre a new recipe.â Mia picked one up and handed it to him. âTry it. And give me your honest opinion. Iâm still experimenting with the ingredients. Any suggestions would help.â
Jesse took the cupcake with a careful grasp and studied the swirly frosting and cookie crumbs that dusted the top. âI almost donât want to eat it. Itâs so perfect. What flavor is it?â
âItâs gingerbread cookie. Itâs different from just gingerbread because I used cookies in the mix, and the frosting is a brown sugar cream.â
He peeled away part of the cupcake liner and took a bite of the cupcake. The expression that seized his face spoke louder than words. âThis is incredible!â
âDo you really think so?â
âItâs better than incredible. Itâs...I canât even find the words.â He swallowed and took another bite.
âDo you think it needs more molasses? How about more spices?â
He shook his head. âDonât change a thing. Itâs perfect.â
Watching him enjoy what she had baked was sweeter than all the molasses in the world.
âYour customers are going to love these,â he said.
âActually, theyâre not for our customers. Theyâre for Joy at the homeless shelter. She asked if we could make holiday flavors besides pumpkin spice for a dinner party that sheâs attending.â
Jesse stopped. âDo you mean youâre not selling these here at the shop?â
âNo.â
âWhy not?â
The bells on the front door chimed.
âIâm back.â Dianeâs voice echoed from the storefront. Her footsteps grew nearer. âHi, there, Jesse.â
He mumbled a hello with his mouth full.
Her eyes widened at the sight of the cupcakes. âYou finished?â She approached the table. âThey turned out beautiful, Mia.â
âThanks.â
âYou should taste them,â said Jesse. âI could eat a dozen of them right here and now.â
Diane set her handbag on a chair, reached for a cupcake, tore away part of the cupcake liner and took a bite.
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