Taking Chances Chapters

Chapter Twenty-Seven

“I’m starting to lose count on the number of dates we’ve had.” I took a step toward Olly. Two nights ago, I made homemade pasta for him. Now, here I was with another ball of pasta dough, making a pan of lasagna. “You say it like it’s a bad thing.” He reached for my hand and tugged me closer. “Definitely not bad.” I fell against his chest. “The complete opposite.”

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Chapter Twenty-Six

“Hey, earth to Ryan.” Caleb waved his hand in front of my face. “What?” I lifted my head. We were in the back stock room at The Market, taking a lunch break. “What’s distracting you?” Cal pointed at the phone in my hand. “I’ve said your name like five times.” “Sorry, um, it’s nothing.” I quickly shoved my phone into my back pocket. “What’s up?”

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Chapter Twenty-Five

A couple of days later… “Good morning.” I kissed my mom’s cheek. “I brought you something.” I held up a small white bag. “Lola.” Mom’s eyes lit up, and she squeezed my hand. “I didn’t know you were coming in today.” She grabbed the bag. “Is this what I think it is?” She winked. “Your favorite.” I pulled out a bar stool by the big table where they prepared bouquets for the customers. “I grabbed two. One for me and one for you.”

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Chapter Twenty-Four

“So, how are things with Ryan?” I set a plate down on my mom’s dining room table and then rested my hands on the back of a chair. “Um, good.” Lola nodded her head and set a fork down next to the plate. “Wow.” I grabbed another plate from the stack in front of me. My mom prepares a big meal every Sunday for our family. Lola and I offered to set the table. It was the perfect way to get Lola alone so I could ask her about the new guy.

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