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I relaxed, thankful for the break in tension. "I haven't even seen the rest of the place."
"Gut feel though?"
"Absolutely." I whispered, knowing my heart was in my eyes. "This is a beautiful home."
He nodded, watching me with that hungry expression once again. "It's a family home."
My heart skipped a little. "Lots of spare rooms." I commented softly.
"Kids take up rooms."
I squinted at him, shaking a finger in his direction. "Don't go Crazy Elena on me."
"Only if you're my Syd."
We both chuckled. "I really want to know how their story turns out."
Josh reached into his back pocket, pulling out Syd's card. "Why do you think I kept this? I'm gonna call the guy and get the low down."
I sniggered, "You're such a romantic."
"Yeah. The muse wants a happy ending." He said it looking at me, as if I held the answer to his happy.
"Josh, I…" I trailed off, unsure of what to say.
"Let's look at the rest of the house then I'll walk you home." His eyes sparkled. "I may even try to steal a kiss."
I kind of hoped he would try.
Chapter Ten
Molly
Bess had invited me to Sunday brunch. I should have declined but I hadn't seen her since the wedding dress debacle (don't even get me started on what happened a Vera Wang…) and despite her numerous invitations to lunch, I'd been flat out at work, planning this new fundraiser for the community center.
"Babe!" She waved from across the restaurant. "Hurry! We have news!"
I’d always thought of Bess as someone who spoke in exclamation marks. Everything sounded exciting and new and interesting when she said it. Even mundane things like asking for a tampon took on an air of urgency – as though her very uterus would slip out if she didn't have one right now.
I settled at the table, noting the "quiet brunch" included the wedding party – all eighteen of us. Josh had saved me a seat. I squished in between him and Candy, shooting her a welcoming smile.
"Thanks," I whispered, settling at the table. Josh's thigh immediately pressed against mine.
"No problem, Pecas. But they already ordered. I got you waffles and bacon, and a cup of coffee." His hand brushed my thigh, sending a pleasant wave of heat straight to my core. I shivered, shooting him a secret smile. He grinned back, whiskey eyes heating.
"You're just in time for the announcement." Candy interrupted our heated glances.
I turned, taking in her strained expression. "Are you okay?"
"Peachy," she replied, nodding at Bess on the far end of the table. "But she's about to drop a bombshell."
"How do you know?" Josh asked, leaning across me.
"Call it intuition based on years of data collection."
Bess and Pete stood, calling attention with a tap of a spoon against her mimosa glass.
"Thank you all for coming today," Pete started, wrapping an arm around his fiancé. "We just wanted to say thank you so much for agreeing to be in our wedding party. You're our nearest and dearest friends, and we can't wait to share our special day with you."
