Page 35 of Lady Luck's Kiss
“Then I am a true idiot.”
“Again, a firm YES.”
“Har-de-har-har. I called because I think I might be about to make the smartest or stupidest move ever.”
“I hope this has to do with that hot set of meat and potatoes you landed at the rodeo. By the way, he is a pretty nice guy, too. Not just eye-candy. He’s genuinely nice.”
“FYI, you are a horrible cheater at cards.”
“So, you saw us?”
“Hello? Who high fives twice in a row?”
“I thought it was slick.”
“It was obvious.”
“So, what are you doing that is supremely moronic or utterly dumb, ya’ big dummy?”
“I think I am going to ask Mr. Meat and Potatoes to marry me.”
“I’m on my way over!”
“Why?”
“Cause whatever you are on, it must be some good stuff and I could use a buzz.”
“Beth, I’m not on anything. I genuinely like the guy.”
“Do you love him?”
“I can’t imagine not seeing his smile on a daily basis. I realized about ten minutes ago that when he leaves the room, I think the light bulbs are picking up my mojo. They grow dim and I feel like the air isn’t as sweet.”
“You either have it incredibly bad for him or need electrical issues checked ASAP.”
“I think my sockets are fine.”
“I bet your sockets aren’t! I’m thinking your socket needing a big ol hunka-hunka cowboy plugged into it.” Laughing, Charlie smiled.
“I wanted you to know because if I call you screaming and laughing, he said yes. If I am crying desperately, bring beer, chocolate, and Kleenex.”
“He won’t say no. The man worships the ground you walk on.”
“He’s invited us to the rodeo Friday.”
“Both of us or just you?”
“Both of us.”
“Did I mention that I really like him?”
“You did.”
“We’ll have to come up with something clever for you to pop the question, since you are thinking of doing it backwards. You could wait for him to ask you.”
“Actually, I have a fantastic idea. Let’s talk and I will show you my new rims for the car.”
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