Rock the Heart by Michelle A. Valentine

Author:Michelle A. Valentine
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Romance, General Fiction, Music, Contemporary, Adult
ISBN: 9781452612515
Publisher: Michelle A. Valentine Books
Published: 2012-11-15T08:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

After finishing up the final touches for dinner, I help bring the food out with Mom. I set the bowl holding the potato salad on the table, out on the back deck and she brings out the salad. I glance over at Noel, who stands watch over the grill, and smile. He’s grinning while he stares at the steaks, and I wonder if he’s thinking about the incredible sex we just had in my room.

The kissing rule didn’t last very long, but I’m not one bit upset over it.

“Honey.” Mom touches my arm. “I didn’t think you two were back together.”

I shrug and bit my lip. “Things change.”

Mom nods and her eyes light up at the conformation. “I thought so. That boy is still crazy over you.”

A fierce blush creeps up my neck and floods my cheeks. “Yeah, well, I know exactly how he feels.”

The doorbell rings before she can dig for any additional details and I’m grateful. It’s hard to explain a relationship status I’m even unsure about.

Muffled conversation comes from inside the house, and Noel turns away from the grill. He grins when his mother steps outside. Instantly he’s in front of her, wrapping her up in a big bear-hug. Warmth spreads all over me, and I choke back a tear. I’m glad I made this happen.

“Noel, honey, it’s so good to see you.” His mom, Irene, pats him on the back while still in his embrace.

His smile causes his eyes to twinkle. “You too, Mom. I’ve missed you so much. I can’t believe it’s been so long.”

Irene pulls back and touches her son’s cheek. “Let’s not wait another four years, okay.” She glances in my direction with tears streaming down her face. “Lanie, get over here and give me a hug.”

She wraps her slender arms around me and whispers in my ear, “Thank you for bringing me back my boy.”

When she decides to let go, she flips her dark hair over her shoulder and I can’t help but smile at how many features Noel takes from his mom. The hair color, the ocean-clear blue eyes, and a heart warming smile.

Noel grabs the steaks off the grill while the rest of us find a seat. He sits between me and Irene and fills us in about life on the road.

“I’ve been curious, Noel. How did you meet your other band-mates? I’ve seen pictures of all you boys, and I don’t remember any of them from around here,” my mom says.

Noel swallows down the steak he is chewing and glances quickly at Irene. “On the road. After high school, I traveled for a while.”

I frown knowing that isn’t exactly what happened, but I know he’s trying to keep Irene from having to explain why her husband exiled his own son. Noel knows no matter what I did, Mom would never cut me out of her life like that. The problems between him and his father were always something I kept from her, so she wouldn’t understand the underlying tension in their relationship.

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