Page 75 of Too Enchanting

My heart stopped when I walked into the gallery to see a picnic spread out on the floor and Jed standing there with a bouquet of tulips in his hand.

“What’s all this?” I asked, my hands coming to my chest.

“A celebration,” Jed said sweetly, coming toward me and offering me the beautiful flowers. “Congratulations on becoming a business owner.”

“Thank you,” I gushed, taking the flowers then leaning in for a hug and a kiss. “You’re so sweet.”

“Aw, shucks,” Jed joked, but I could tell he was pleased that I liked his surprise.

“What did you bring?” I asked, realizing I’d been so excited about my meeting that morning, that I hadn’t eaten all day.

“We’ve got fried chicken, macaroni salad, rolls, and pie for dessert.”

“Wow, that sounds healthy,” I teased, dropping down to the blanket and laying the flowers out beside me.

“Oh, it is, part of the new see fooddiet.”

“I’ve heard of that one, it’s all the rage right now.”

Jed chuckled as he started pulling things out.

“Your Aunt Annabeth said it’s one of your favorite meals.”

I looked up at him, eyes wide.

“This is Aunt Annabeth’s fried chicken?” I asked.

When he nodded I told him, “You’re in for a treat. She makes the best I’ve ever had.”

“Good, I’m glad you like it. So, how’d everything go with Gabe and Reardon? Smoothly, I assume, since I saw you skipping down the street.”

I nearly choked on my roll.

“You saw that?” I asked, feeling my cheeks heat up.

“Yup, it was one of the most adorable things I’ve ever seen.”

“Oh my gosh, why do you always catch me during my most embarrassing moments?”

Jed smiled at me, eyes twinkling, and admitted, “It’s one of my favorite things about you.”

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