Page 96 of Take This Heart
“I’ve never had that,” Milo says, walking between my grandmas.
He turns back to look at me as if asking if I want him to stay.
“It’s delicious,” I tell him. “You should try some.”
He gives me a flirty grin. “Okay, sounds like a date, ladies.”
They both giggle and I roll my eyes, laughing as I follow them inside.
Kevin is thrilled to see me. He twirls until he must be dizzy. He’s wearing his purple and gold knitted beanie. Damn those Vikings for not having better colors.
“Oh my God. You are so cute, yes, you are!” I pick him up and he wiggles in my arms, so happy.
“How did he do?” I ask as I hug my dad. “And how did you do?”
“I am so glad to see you. Maybe it’ll give them someone else to focus on,” he whispers.
“Oh yeah, I think I’ve got you covered there.” I pat his knee.
“You’re not gonna believe what we just saw outside, Everett,” Grandma Donna announces. “These two were smooching until the windows were foggy.”
I put my hand on my forehead, groaning, as my dad looks between me and Milo with interest.
“Is that so?” he asks, chuckling.
“I hope it’s okay with you that I’m all about your daughter, Everett,” Milo says, and his unabashed declaration is the sexiest thing I’ve heard.
“I kinda figured, since you took her home to meet your family,” Dad says.
Milo reaches out and takes my hand. “She was a huge hit.”
“Well, you’re a huge hit around here. Look at their faces.” I point at the grandmas, who are gazing at him in adoration.
Grandma Donna fans her face. “He’s such a looker!”
CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX
GOOOOD MORNING
MILO
After cake, which is one of the best I’ve had, we go through a long Minnesota goodbye. I didn’t think anyone could linger at the door longer than my parents, but the Whitmans are right up there. Goldie follows me out, apologizing for her family’s total disregard of boundaries and then gives me a kiss that nearly brings me to my knees. I feel intoxicated as I stumble away with my dick completely pissed at me for leaving her. I’m at my place just long enough to set my bag down before I call Goldie.
She picks up after the second ring. “Hello?”
“Want to come over?”
She laughs. “Miss me already?”
“Yes.”
“I miss you too.”
“Perfect, then come over. I’ll watch for you and walk youup…or I could come back to pick you up if you don’t want to leave your car parked outside the cafe.”
“You’re serious.”
“Absolutely.”
