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“Nope, I’ hiirls were all loading their groceries into the back of his truck

“You seem to be in a better mood since I saw you last,” Cash said casually

“Why wouldn’t I be in a goodto her car door and unlocking it

Before she could open the door, Cash reached out and opened it for her As he reached forward, his arainst her breasts She sucked in her breath sharply, bringing his eyes back to hers

“Yes, it is I guess I’ll see you toht, then”

Rachel had lost her train of thought but quickly regained her equilibrium “Bye”

She got into her car, starting the ave them a brief wave as she pulled out

“Shit”

She had never expected Cash to co her three brothers would be there Surely the four of theht?

Butterflies swarether She would just have to make sure to keep her brothers under control and Cash separated from them Her nerves settled down once she had a plan of action

It would be fine She had everything under control She had just proven to Cash and herself she could put that night behind the?

Chapter 8

“Want to grab us so on, Rachel bounced up from the stool

“I thought you would never ask I’ you back?”

“A haer and fries”

Rachel’s nant, Lily was obviously needing a junk food fix

“Sure thing” Rachel grabbed her purse

“Stay and have lunch at the diner It’s slo; take your time and enjoy”

“I ht take you up on that” Rachel left the church store, crossing the street to the diner

Opening the door, she found the restaurant busy Searching for an e off so to stand beside her at the counter

“Hi, Willa”

“Hi, Rachel Lunchtime?”

“Yes Have you had lunch yet?”

“No”

“Joinalone,” Rachel proposed

“I’m not in a rush, so I can sit awhile”

“Thanks Let’s snatch that table before someone else does” Rachel and Willa sat down at the eo order

“What have you been up to?” Rachel asked her shy friend

“Nothing ’s restaurant opens next week We cas for his menu”

“That’s all you need is more work” Rachel shook her head at her as the waitress set down their drinks

“What does that mean?” Willa tilted her head to the side

“It et out and have any fun,” Rachel coht?”

“I’ed

“You can spare an hour Be there,” Rachel ordered “Lily, Holly, and I will be there, and we are party misfits”

“I don’t know”

“Please,” Rachel pleaded for her friend’s own good

“All right, but if I’ to talk to you again,” Willa threatened