But her focus was on work. Helping people.
If there was a chance at more?
Well…
“You came.”
“You didn’t think I would?”
Harmony’s smile twisted a little. She couldn’t help how her voice sounded.
Especially when it was telling on her.
“I… I wasn’t sure.”
He was smiling at her. “And now?”
She smiled back at him. “Where are we going?”
“What are you in the mood for?”
She answered him honestly. “Food. I’m starving.”
His smile looked like he was on the verge of laughing. “I can do that.”
“Good.” She nodded and meant her answer. “I’m looking forward to it.”
CROIS
Peggy Ann’s wasn’t crowded when they arrived and the woman herself came out to greet them. “Well look at you two!”
Harmony lowered her gaze a little, her cheeks reddening. “Morning, Peggy.”
Crois looked up as Peggy put her hand on his shoulder. “Morning, Peggy.”
The owner of the diner gave him a pointed look. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen the two of you in here together.”
He nodded and met Peggy’s gaze straight on. “It’s the first time, but it won’t be the last.” He looked over at Harmony and saw that she couldn’t quite meet his gaze.
He knew that he could come on a little strong.
“I promised Harmony food and lots of it. I knew this was the right place to come.”
Peggy put her hand on her hip and nodded. “Smart man.”
Then she turned to look at Harmony. “What would you like to eat?”
“Pancakes,” Harmony was almost beaming with excitement. “A big stack of them. With berries, I don’t care what kind. And bacon. Crispy. With lots of syrup.”
As she said the words, Crois’s belly both rebelled and craved the idea of Harmony’s order.
Peggy turned to him. “You?”
He shrugged. “My usual, please.”
“Please,” she echoed, “you’re always so sweet.”
She gave his arm a bump with her hip.
