Page 63 of Love In Harbor Falls

“That’s great, Addy. So I take it things went well?”

“For me, they did,” I smirked. “He said he misses me and wants me back. He even said he’d get the vasectomy reversed.”

“Wow. Seriously?” Colin cocked his head. “That’s really messed up.”

“Yeah, and I told him that. I said a lot of things I should have said back when I found out.”

“As long as you got your closure, it doesn’t matter.”

“Aren’t those the same clothes you were wearing last night?” I asked.

“Uh, yeah. Actually, I just got in, and I need to shower and change before I head into the bar.” He rubbed the back of his head.

“Sure. I just wanted to thank you, that’s all.”

“You’re welcome. That’s what friends are for.” A smile crossed his lips.

“Anyway, I’ll let you go shower. Have a good day.”

“You too, Addy. Thanks again for the coffee.”

I gave him a small smile before stepping off his boat and heading to the gallery. He was out all night and didn’t explain as to where he was. Not that he owed me an explanation, but something wasn’t sitting right with me, and a feeling crept up inside me that I didn’t like.

“Tell me again how you told him to go to therapy.” Luis grinned as he leaned over the counter.

“I already told you twice.” I laughed.

“I know, but I love it. I’m so proud of you, darling.”

I looked out the gallery window at Annie and Jerry, who were standing on the sidewalk watching the men hang the sign to their shop. I smiled as Jerry pulled Annie closer to him, and she laid her head on his shoulder. Jerry was incredibly supportive of his wife, and they had the kind of love most people would envy.

“They’re so cute together,” Luis said as he stood beside me.

“Yeah. They are. I stopped by Colin’s boat this morning to thank him for last night, and he was wearing the same clothes. He said he’d just gotten in from being out all night.”

“Where was he?”

“I didn’t ask him. It’s none of my business.”

“You seem bothered by it, darling. I know when something’s bothering you.”

A couple walked through the door, and Luis walked over to help them. I sighed and went up to my office to do some paperwork.

“Adalyn, can you come down here, please?” Luis asked as he shouted up the staircase.

Getting up from my desk, I walked down the stairs only to find Darren standing in front of the display of the Walfrido paintings with his hands tucked into his pants pockets.

“What are you doing here?” I asked.

“I wanted to see your art gallery before I left and headed back to New York,” he said as he turned around and faced me. “You’ve done an amazing job, Addy. This place looks great.”

“Thank you, Darren.”

“One of the biggest mistakes I made was not supporting you when you wanted to open one up in New York.”

“To be honest, I’m happy you didn’t. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have work to do.”

“Of course.” Darren stared into my eyes. “Goodbye, Adalyn.”

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