Wren waves her hand. “Pfft, she loved it. She loves taking care of people, and I think she’s excited West is happy again and hasn’t completely given up on love.”
My face scrunches, and I tip my head to the side. “Given up on love?” I ask curiously.
Wren watches me for a moment before continuing. “Has he told you about Lauren?”
I shake my head and furrow my brows. “Who’s Lauren?”
“Oh, that’s his ex. They were together for quite a while. But don’t worry, I think she’s married and lives in Vancouver now,” she tells me.
I don’t know why this bothers me. I know it shouldn’t. It’s not like I thought he’s never had a girlfriend before.
Is this jealousy?
“Oh, we haven’t really talked about ex’s yet,” I tell her, shrugging.
“It’s been five years since the break up anyways,” she says, and that makes me feel a little better.
Sarah finishes rolling out her dough and looks at me. “So, tell me. How exactly did he take care of you yesterday?” she asks, waggling her brows in suggestion, and I shake my head.
“Sarah,” I scold her playfully. “I was sick. But he did braid my hair,” I tell them.
Sarah’s mouth drops open. “Shut up! He did not!” she squeals.
“He did.” I laugh, smiling along with them.
When lunch time comes around, West comes in with a large take-out bag from Cedar and Sage. “Afternoon, ladies, Wren texted and asked me to bring her some lunch. Figured I should grab something for all three of you,” he says, holding out the bag in offering.
Sarah reaches for it and peeks inside. “Sweet! Thanks, West!”
“This is very kind of you.” I smile as Sarah begins to hand out containers.
West shrugs, as if thinking of all three of us isn’t a big deal. “Don’t thank me yet. I wasn’t sure what everyone normally gets, so I got three orders of the burger Wrenley ordered.”
We open our Styrofoam containers, and my tummy growls in anticipation. Inside sits a burger dripping in BBQ sauce, and the aroma of the smoky sauce has my mouth watering. Taking a bite, I let out a moan as the flavours hit my tongue. “Seriously.” I look to West. “Thank you for this.”
He chuckles. “Glad you like it.”
“You are the best brother ever!” Wren tells him in between bites.
“Well, I need to get back to the station. I’ll see you ladies tomorrow, and Jade, I’m looking forward to our date this weekend.” He smiles at me, and I smile back.
“So am I,” I tell him honestly. It’s all I could think about this morning. Knowing that this is the week we will finally have our first real date.
West leaves, and Wren eyes me. “Wait, wait, wait. You have a date with my brother this weekend?” she asks, still finishing up her burger.
I nod. “I do.”
“But it’s the rodeo and fair,” she says.
“Oh! Speaking of rodeo,” Sarah interrupts, turning to Wren. “Would you like to come with us?”
Wren pulls her eyes away from me and looks at Sarah. “Sure! I love the rodeo! You know Hayes will be competing?” She beams with pride.
“Well, let’s all hope he doesn’t get bucked off and break a neck,” Sarah says sarcastically, and I have to roll my lips back to stop a giggle from bubbling out.
Wren rolls her eyes and focuses back on me. “So, assuming your date isn’t to the rodeo or fair. What will you guys be doing?” she asks, smiling with curiosity.
“Actually, we will be going to the fair. Which reminds me, are you okay to work our booth with Sarah?”
