The Single Dad Project (Rose Bend) by Naima Simone

Author:Naima Simone [Simone, Naima]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2024-02-20T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

“IF I WASN’T such a Broadway and pizza whore, I might actually consider moving to Rose Bend.” Mira shook her head, her large cup of lemonade in her hand.

With wide eyes, she surveyed The Glen where barrel grills, wooden tables, bouncy castles and an assortment of games now occupied the wide meadow at the end of Main Street. The town council and an army of volunteers had transformed the field into a huge picnic area, complete with fairy lights, balloons and music. A festive atmosphere claimed the place, and the bright chatter and laughter from the thick crowds of Rose Bend’s residents only added to it. Their town didn’t really need a reason to throw a party or festival, so celebrating the Vintage Renovation crew? They were in their element.

As the producer of the TV show was discovering, Flo mused with a smile.

“We have pizza here, you know,” Flo pointed out with an arched eyebrow.

Mira snorted. “Stop playing. There’s nothing that compares to real New York pizza. And as charming and amazing as this town and the people are, I can’t give that up.”

“Or Hamilton,” Flo added.

“Or Hamilton,” Mira agreed. “But I hope you realize and appreciate how blessed you are having a community like this. I’ve traveled all over the country, and out of it, but there’s something special about your hometown. And it’s not just the coffee or the addictive donuts in that café.” She rolled her eyes and groaned, hugging her lemonade tight to her chest as if she could taste the baked goods offered at Mimi’s Café even now. “If anything had a chance of persuading me to give up New York pizza, it would be those donuts.”

Flo laughed. “We’ve heard that before. We’re all a little convinced the DEA might have some interest in what she puts in them.”

“Ain’t that the truth!” Mira grinned, then turning, appraised the packed meadow once more. “Thanks for all of this. I can honestly say out of all the places we’ve visited, not one has ever thrown a picnic in our honor. All of us really appreciate the effort.”

“I can only imagine it’s tough being away from home for months at a time,” Flo said.

As thrilling and exciting as leaving on the occasional trip was for her, she wouldn’t want to be away from her family for weeks on end. She would miss them like an amputated limb. They were that much a part of her.

Mira shrugged. “Sometimes I just miss being on familiar territory and in my own space, you know? My parents live in Florida now—they definitely don’t miss the New York winters—and I don’t have children, which is my own choice, and I don’t regret it. I love what I do. I haven’t met a man or woman yet that can compete with the satisfaction of seeing a project come together.” She grinned. “But I’m always willing to give that person a try, to see if they can.”

Chuckling, Flo nodded. “Amen to that.”

Mira raised her cup of lemonade, sipping while eyeing Flo over the rim.

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