Page 81 of Stealing Home

I follow Cole’s lead and get up off the couch.

“Come here, babe.” He tells me as he pulls me into him for a hug.

He moves one hand from my back to my chin and tilts it up to look at him. He brings his lips to mine and the fever from earlier returns. If this is him trying to say goodnight, he isn’t doing a good job.

“Are you sure you have to go home?” I ask him shyly.

“I don’t want to if it makes you feel better.”

“It does.” I tell him because it’s true.

We walk to the kitchen. He turns around when he reaches the door and drops a quick kiss on my lips.

“I’ll see you tomorrow, babe. Lock up after I leave,” he tells me.

“See you tomorrow, Casanova. Text me when you get home.”

“It’s going to take me two minutes.”

“I know, humor me, though?”

“Okay. Bye, babe.”

“Bye Casanova.”

Cole walks out the door. I close it and can see his silhouette standing there. I lock the door and I can see him move to go down the stairs.

Five minutes later, my phone vibrates from a text.

Cole: I’m home.

Adriana: Thank you, good night.

Cole: You’re welcome. Night Babe.

Knowing Cole is home, I head to bed myself. Tomorrow is going to be fun and busy day.

This morning wasbusy with meetings. I know that Heather and I are ready to relax now as Dani pulls up in the driveway.

“Besties! I’m here! Pool days with the girls are the best days.” Dani says.

“They sure are.” I agree.

“Yup. Know what else goes good with girls’ pool day?” Heather asks.

“What else could there be?” I ask.

“Tea time! Adriana, I need you to spill it! How was your date? I noticed you didn’t come home.” Heather fires off.

“Oh, yes. Details! I can’t believe you haven’t busted at the seems yet, Adri!” Dani chimes in.

“Bet she didn’t tell you Cole came by last night after guys’ night, either.” Heather directs to Dani.

Jeez! These two are horrible together. But what would I do without them? I knew they wouldn’t hold out forever on asking me for an update on Cole and I.

“Really? And how would you know?” I ask Heather.

She busts out laughing. I’m talking like deep from the belly, laughing.

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