Page 88 of An Unexpected Home

“So what you’re saying is that we did it,” Carly asked. “We actually did it.” Her voice was full of wonder.

“It seems like we did,” Leah said.

Melanie bit her bottom lip. “I’d say we should celebrate but I’m pretty sure we did enough of that last night.”

Leah laughed. “I know I did.”

They got serious and talked about what new classes to open and the new studio hours. They decided that they would stay closed on Sunday and continue with only morning classes on Saturday. But now instead of being open only Tuesday and Thursday during the week, they would add Monday and Wednesday nights.

After they discussed everything, they each went their separate ways, all working on different things. Since they had started the day at noon, five came fast and they all packed up and headed home.

When they got to their house, they found Logan sitting outside on the porch, his big camera hanging across his body.

“Did you go home?” Carly asked, “or have you been here all day?”

“I went home, got a little work done and then came back about twenty minutes ago.”

“You know there is no reason for you to be here, right,” Mel asked when she passed by him. “The three of us are together.”

“I know,” he said and followed them in the house. “I just feel better being here.”

“Suit yourself,” Mel said as she went up the stairs.

Leah watched Logan shake his head and sit down on the couch. Sitting across from him she said, “You know she’s just used to being independent, right?”

“I know.” He said, sounding completely sure of his answer. “How are you doing?”

She rubbed her lips together. “As good as to be expected I guess. I thought when I left New York, I left all the drama and crazy behind. But apparently it followed me.”

“Drama and crazy aside, I am glad you are here. You make Brandon happy and that’s a pretty big deal.”

“I never thought when I moved here that I would meet and fall in love with such a wonderful man. This town unexpectedly became my home.”

Logan lifted his camera and before she knew what was happening he snapped several pics of her. She was getting used to him always taking pictures but it was a little odd to be the sole focus.

“Sorry,” he said. “It’s just very rare that I see moments of pure happiness. I had to capture it.”

She laughed. “I’m glad I met you too, Logan.” She stood and bent over and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

Since she was hungry and she figured everyone else was too, she headed to the kitchen to come up with something for dinner. Carly looked to be doing the same thing when she walked in.

“Want some help?” Leah asked.

“I haven’t decided what to make yet.” She was staring in the fridge and freezer as if something was going to magically jump out at her.

Leah looked over her shoulder. “Hmm, what about something easy...spaghetti and meatballs?”

“Works for me,” she said and pulled out the hamburger. “We even have garlic bread.” She held up the box.

Together they got busy preparing dinner and somewhere along the way Mel joined them and turned on some music. They sang and laughed and at some point, Logan was in there snapping away on his camera.

“Does that ever get old?” Leah asked, indicating to Logan with her head.

“I got used to it a long time ago,” Carly said.

“Me too,” Mel added. “I almost forget he’s there half the time.”

“I heard that,” Logan said loudly over the music.

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