“I agree. Not only do we need to design our Christmas cards and handwrite our signatures, but we also need to go shopping,” Mom added.
Kacey pointed at her. “I’m happy to help with shopping anytime.”
Mom and Mrs.Dixon chuckled.
“You two enjoy the rest of your afternoon.” Mrs. Dixon waved and then headed for the door.
“Come back to see us soon,” Mom called after her.
Kacey looked out over the dining area, where a few couples sat enjoying their snacks and drinking coffee. When her phone buzzed with a text message, she pulled it from her back pocket. Her heartbeat gave a little kick when she saw who sent it.
“What’s that?” Mom asked.
She opened the message and grinned. “A message from Drew.”
Do you still love lasagna?
She fired back:Is this a trick question?
Maybe.
She laughed.Why?
Come over tonight and I’ll cook for you.
What can I bring?
You work in a bakery. You’ll think of something.
I’ll be there after I go home and change.
Perfect.
Her heart flopped around like a fish.Another date with Drew!Then she shook her head.It’s not a date. We’re friends!
“Well?” Mom asked, bringing her back to the present. “What did he say? From the looks of it, it was good.”
“He’s going to cook for me tonight.”
Dani appeared in the doorway. “Who? Drew?”
“Were you spying on me, Dani?” Kacey asked.
Dani shrugged. “Mom is going to tell me anyway, so you might as well spill it.”
“Drew is going to cook for her tonight,” Mom said.
Dani clapped her hands. “How romantic!”
Kacey couldn’t hide her smile.
“I always knew you two would wind up together.” Mom wagged a finger at her.
Kacey rolled her eyes. “He never liked me that way.”
“That might have been true then, but I’m sure he does now,” Dani said, and Mom nodded.
Kacey was grateful when the bell above the door rang and a group of teenage girls headed toward the counter. “Welcome to Morningside Bakery. How may I help you?” she asked, but her hands trembled with the idea that Drew might possibly care for her.
