“‘You look like a woman who knows her bananas.’”
“What?” Her brow wrinkles.
“That’s what he said to me.” I chuckle.
“That’s what he said to you?”
“Are we going to keep doing the repeating thing?”
“I’m sorry, I just… and that line worked for you?” She squints at me, mouth agape.
She didn’t use to be like this—so serious all the time. I think Julia might have lost her playful side.
“You’re right. I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry.” She’s waving her hand now. “What did he say next?”
“You aren’t going to ask whatIsaid?”
She tips forward on her elbows. I’ve piqued her interest.
“I’m more of a watermelon girl,” I say.
Her eyes study the ceiling.
“Stop trying to find some dirty connection with watermelons. I meant it in the most literal sense.”
She flushes. “Right. Did he at least ask for your name?”
“Yes, but he didn’t believe me after I told him it’s Summer. Must have been the watermelon reference.” I wiggle my eyebrows, and we both chuckle.
“I can’t imagine that. So, did you help the poor guy pick out his bananas?”
“I convinced him to buy the bright yellow bunch. Told him he wouldn’t have to wait so long to eat them.”
“Summer!” She swats me with a towel. “And you’re the one who said to get my mind out of the gutter.”
“I had to mess with him a little.”
“How do you do that? Flirt with a guy you know nothing about?”
I take another sip of my coffee. The creamer has had a chance to blend in. It’s like drinking straight sugar. “I know something about him. He’s a veterinarian.”
She barks out a laugh. “You made that up.”
I was wondering if she’d catch the reference. It was mostly a joke when I said it in Nashville minus needing someone in my life who is the opposite of Brian. Who would love Millie.
“I’m serious.”
“And all of that led to a date on a Mondaynight?”
“It did when I handed him my phone, and he put his contact info inside it.”
Honestly, I never intended to text the number, but after the awkward kiss Everett and I shared, I thought it would be best to remove him from that category in my mind. Start something new.
“Wow.”
“I told you his act worked.”
“No, I meanwowas in I’m never going to find someone if that’s what it takes.”
