I laughed before popping another chip in my mouth. “Basically.”
“So are you going to meet? You’re next door! Go get him!”
“Oh my God I’d simply pass away on his doorstep.”
Mel dissolved into a fit of contagious laughter, and I laughed until my sides ached.
“No seriously though. One of you needs to make a move.”
“I did with the first note. It’s his turn.”
“You better tell me if he does. This is the most excitement I’ve had in days.”
“Damn lady stop studying so much and go have some fun.”
“I’m trying. But work is hectic. And my classes don’t stop with the work. One more semester and I’m free. I can’t wait to just work.”
“I hear you.” We continued our conversation for a while more before ending it. “Good luck with everything. Love you sis.”
We hung up and I finished my lunch of chips and dip before heading outside. I planned on spending the afternoon with a book, maybe a nap under the sun. I loved the slow pace of Sundays, no time constraints or pressures of a schedule to adhere to.
With my book and sunglasses, I climbed onto the hammock and read for a while before dozing off.
I hadn’t realized I’d fallen asleep until a loud knocking noise startled me awake. Jumping off the hammock I followed the noise and as I got closer to the house, the sound became louder. Someone was knocking on the door.
Who could be here? In the middle of nowhere?
My stomach dropped and my heart picked up speed as I moved through the cabin to the front door. Another knock and the doorbell rang through the house.
“Hold on! I’m coming!” I called.
One look through the peephole and I no longer had to wonder.
Holy shit it’s him.
It’s my neighbor.
Maybe I could pretend to not be home. Pretend like I had no idea he was here.
But did I really want to turn the man away? He was the most handsome guy I’d ever seen, and we had been exchanging notes.
Before I could contemplate further and he could knock again, I yanked the door open and there he stood, a smile on his face.
“Hi.” I said shyly. My cheeks burned and my breath caught in my throat.
“Hi. Twila, is it?”
I nodded and licked my lips, my mouth suddenly very dry.
“I thought it was time I met the woman sending notes in my cat's collar.” His mouth lifted in a teasing smile, and it shot through me like a bullet leaving me horny and desperate for more of his attention. How did he do it?
How did he look so damn irresistible?
I brushed my hair down as a ripple of panic shot through me. I probably looked a mess after waking for a nap. “Well come in then. Would you like a drink? I could use one. I kind of fell asleep outside while reading.”
Baylor laughed. “It’s hard not to. The warm sun, the peaceful quiet. I’ve fallen asleep myself quiet a few times.”
God this man was hot and sweet? I was about to melt like an ice cream cone on a hot summer day.
