Page 37 of Spotlight on Poppy

"You," she said with a little shake of her head.

"Stop. What do you think?"

"I think it is pretty obvious." Hannah said with a smirk.

"But, like, why?” Poppy groaned. “I wanted this grand epic love story full of magic like yours. While I didn't get a time traveling highlander, I thought a Broadway star might work, but no, it's Josh. Josh Turner. The kid I have known since first grade. Where’s the magic in that?" Poppy asked incredulously.

"I don't know, it sounds pretty magical to me. Looking for the love that had been right under your nose the whole time, learning a little 'there's no place like home' magical lesson."

Poppy groaned, but the more she thought about it the more it did make sense.

"How do you feel about Josh?"

A big grin fell across her mouth, and she tried to bite it back, but she knew Hannah had seen it. "I mean he's pretty incredible. Have you ever seen him ride a mechanical bull? It may be the singularly hottest thing I have ever seen in my entire life." Poppy could feel the flush climbing up her chest.

"What? Josh Turner on a mechanical bull?"

"Yeah, we should go see him bartend one night and you can see what I'm talking about."

"I think you know your answer, Poppy," Hannah said.

"What do you know about Josh?" Poppy asked.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, you dated him. You have to know about him. Like, how did you not tell me he kisses like that? Also why is everyone telling me to be careful with him? He cooks. He can trick ride a mechanical bull. He has never had a drop of alcohol in his life. I just feel like for someone who feels as comfortable as he feels to me, I still feel like I know nothing about him."

"Yeah," Hannah said with a pensive look on her face. "Now that I think about it, I don't really know him that well either. I mean we dated for a couple months, but we never really talked much. I could have told you the kissing part though he's a pretty amazing kisser."

The door to the kitchen opened as Hannah was finishing the last statement and in walked Graham. He really was something out of this world. He was tall and huge and wearing a kilt.

"You better be talking about me, mo ghràdh," he said as he lowered his head for a kiss.

"Of course, I am, my love.” Hannah said, smiling at him. “Poppy got a love spell from Bridget at our wedding."

"Oh, ye did, did ye? How is that goin'?" he asked.

"Good, I think."

"She thinks it's Josh Turner," Hannah said.

“Maybe! I just need to figure out what I want,” said Poppy.

"That would be nice if he was taken. I wouldn't have to hate him any longer, he seems like a nice enough fellow, but I don't trust any man who kisses this lass and lets her get away," he said, kissing Hannah on top of her head.

"Oh, stop it," she said, pushing him away.

After they finished their visit Poppy headed back to the orchard. She would love to have more time than a lunch break to spend with Hannah, but that would have to be enough for now.

Poppy closedthe shop and decided to cook dinner for everyone. She gathered the ingredients and threw together a pot of chili so it would still be warm when everyone else was finished for the day. When finished, she texted everyone to let them know there was chili and cornbread whenever they wrapped up for the day.

Then she started to think about Josh. Because, let's face it, she was always thinking about Josh now. It was just him and his sister in that house, maybe he would like to come over for dinner.

Poppy: Hey, if you're hungry I made a big pot of chili, come on over.

Josh: Are you serious?

Poppy: Yeah, I am getting corn bread out of the oven in 10 minutes. Come over whenever you are ready.

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