Page 155 of Share with Me

Clearly Ivan doesn’t love me.

“Brinley.”

She heard it twice before she turned to see who had called her. It was Matt Garnett from Sunday School.

“Matt Garnett,” he said.

“I know. You said that in Sunday School.”

“In case you don’t remember.”

“I might not tomorrow, but right now I do.”

“Well, that’s why I’m going to give you my business card.” Matt handed Brinley a crumpled card, a corner torn. “If you need any antique furniture to decorate your new house, give me a call. I own Garnett Antique Shop at the Village.”

“I’ve seen the store. Haven’t had time to go in. Maybe I’ll do that next week.”

“Great. I’ll be in town next week. I also own the thrift shop next door. If you want some bargains, call me.”

“Love a good bargain.”

Leaning down, Matt whispered, “Be patient with Ivan. He’s an idiot.”

Brinley laughed so hard she began to choke. “We were just going out. Nothing to it.”

“No? My friend is crazy in love with you.”

So why did he dump me?

“He’ll come around. For now, he thinks he has to be a certain somebody for you to love him.”

Oh.

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