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Plus, I didn’t want to overstay my welcome at Dominik’s house.
About two hours later, after a lot of talking and a lot of empty wine spritzer bottles, we all ate the meal, and they all groaned.
Needless to say, we were all a little tipsy, as well as in a food coma.
They had helped me clean the kitchen and take out the trash, and thankfully, the men showed up to get everyone home.
I caught a ride with Tatum and Garrick and asked him to swing by the garage.
Thankfully, he hadn’t questioned me.
When we pulled up outside of the garage, I hopped out and then headed to the side door.
Garrick had told me it would be unlocked.
I opened it and walked in.
Soft rock music was playing as Dominik worked on the wiring for an older car.
I headed over to him, set the bag I packed with the spaghetti and a cold beer on his toolbox.
I turned to leave when he called out, “What is it?”
I smiled then turned back to him, “Homemade noodles and meatballs. I didn’t have time to try the homemade sauce.”
Then I heard his stomach growl, I giggled.
That night, after I took a shower and climbed into bed, my phone pinged.
Big Foot – *empty container*
Big Foot – That was good. Use my kitchen any time.
Me – Thanks. I’ll get my Jeep tomorrow.
Big Foot – Got it. Night.
Me – Night.
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After I got my car from Dominik’s house first thing in the morning via Garrick picking me up and dropping me off before he headed to the garage, I headed into work.
I worked for Smith and Son’s in the city.
It was a PR firm, and we helped put out fires for our clients, as well as promoting positive messages.
Normally, after work, I’d head home. However, every Monday I went to the grocery store for Henrietta.
I pulled into Henrietta’s drive, then climbed out and walked to the back of my Jeep.
I opened the door, then the hatch, and started unloading the bags.
Then I carried them up her front walk, set a few bags down, unlocked her front door with the spare key I had, grabbed the bags, and walked in.
“Honey, I’m home.” I teased.
I heard her wheels as they crept over the hardwood floors.
