Page 51 of Never Really Mine
“Hello?” she answers.
“Petals, when are you coming home?”
“Soon,” she says with a soft laugh. “We’re just getting into town, and I have to drop everyone off.”
He sighs heavily through the phone line. “Fine.”
“Why?” Josie chuckles.
The line is silent for a moment. “Velma and Travis miss you.”
Megan barks out a laugh, and I chuckle to myself. “Who are Velma and Travis?” Fallon whispers to Megan.
“Their dog and cat,” Megan says through her laughter. Even I’m laughing because Andrew is so head over heels for Josie. He is the definition of clingy.
“Are you sure they miss me?” Josie teases. “Or is it you?”
“What if it’s both?” he replies.
“I’ll be home soon, honey. Go work in the shop, and I’ll be there before you know it.” They finish up the call, and then my own phone is buzzing with a text.
Beau
When are you going to be home?
Me
Soon, why?
Have you eaten today?
I roll my eyes. Is he asking to be sure I don’t pass out, or is he asking if I’m hungry? He answers my question before I can even come up with a snarky reply.
Beau
My question is twofold. I need to know if you’re hungry, and if you have been keeping hydrated. Can’t have you passing out.
Me
We had a late lunch in the city, but I’m definitely hungry again.
I check the time on the dashboard, seeing that it’s not even five, and we ate around three. That’s annoying. I shouldn’t be nearly starving.
Beau
Craving anything specific?
His question makes me pause. Am I? I haven’t had many cravings, but it’s like his words flip a switch.
Me
I need pizza, but not from a chain place. I need the good homemade stuff from Pizza Palace.
Beau
You got it. Any special requests?
Pepperoni.
