“Yeah.That’s something I’ve been thinking about.I mean, I love the guy, and I know that you love Tiff, too, but I’d like for us to have a place of our own – and that means on our own.”
He was relieved when she nodded slowly.He hadn’t intended to go down this road so soon, but now that they were here, he was relieved that she seemed to be thinking the same way he was.
But checking the clock on the wall, he realized that time was running short.He needed to get her to work.“We don’t need to figure it all out this morning.But I do want to figure it out soon.Okay?”
“Okay.”
He loved the way her eyes sparkled when she said, “It seems crazy that we’ve gone from saying ‘I love you’ to…showingeach other just how much to… to now we’re talking about moving in together.”
He waited, hoping he wasn’t trying to move them along too fast — and relaxed when she smiled and said, “But it doesn’t feel crazy, Jake.It feels right.”
~ ~ ~
Savannah didn't have a minute to stop and think during lunch service.It was crazy busy, and she didn't even slow down to take her break.She couldn't believe it when Taryn came to stand beside her while she was waiting to collect a drink order from the bar and said, "What are you still doing here?"
She checked her watch, surprised to see that she should have clocked off ten minutes ago."Well, damn.I had no idea."
Taryn chuckled."I didn't think so.But don't you want to get out of here while you can?I mean, I don't mind if you want to stay, since you'll be back tonight anyway, but..."
She inhaled sharply when she realized that Jake would be waiting for her outside.And not just waiting, but he'd come over from his dad's place especially to pick her up.
"Is everything okay?"asked Taryn.
"Yeah, sorry.I just realized that I really do need to go."
"Then scoot.I can take these."
"No, I'll deliver the drinks first."Savannah reached for the tray."I'll wait until the table's done."
"Oh, no, you won't," said Taryn."I can finish them up.And don't worry, I won't take your tip.I'll put it in your jar.Go on, get your butt out of here.I'll see you later."
Savannah only struggled for a moment before she said, "Thanks.If you really don't mind, I will go."
Taryn smiled."Let me guess.You're meeting Jake?"
She nodded.
"Then go."Her next words made Savannah's heart pound."And when you come back later, you can tell me if you have any interest at all in this assistant manager position.It's okay if you don't, but I need to know."
Savannah bit down on her bottom lip."I..."
Taryn waved her away."We can talk about it later.And don't give it another thought while you're out of here, okay?Enjoy your time with Jake."
"Thanks."
Savannah hurried into the back to get her bag from her locker.She really didn't know what to do.It was a great opportunity, and she'd be a fool to turn it down.But on the other hand, it would mean that she'd spend most of her evenings here and wouldn't get to see as much of Jake.
Perhaps that wouldn't matter if they really were going to move in together.She couldn't help smiling as she slung the strap of her bag over her shoulder and hurried toward the door.She wasn't even doubting that they were going to move in together.It was like she told him this morning—it felt right.It might seem too fast in some ways, but it really wasn't.They'd known each other for a long time now.She knew who he was, he knew who she was, and they got along so well.
Even if it didn't work out—she just knew in her heart that they'd still remain friends.Although the thought of him going back to being no more than a friend made her heart squeeze tight.
She hurried back out through the reception area of the lodge, feeling bad that he would have been waiting for her for fifteen minutes now.
She relaxed when she saw him standing by his truck.He didn't look irritated.Maybe a little concerned, but even that turned into a smile when he spotted her.
She hurried to him and he greeted her with a quick kiss."Are you okay?"he asked.
"I am.Sorry I'm so late.It was crazy busy, in there – Sunday lunches are like that sometimes."
