Loose 619


The atmosphere at the table froze for a few seconds until I stood up, grabbed my phone, and walked to the bedroom to answer it.

“Victoria, I had lunch with the higher–ups from my department today and didn’t get a chance to call you. Do you have any plans tonight?” Nathan’s gentle voice came through, sincere and warm.

I thought for a moment and replied, “I was thinking of making some sweet rice balls at home tonight.”

“You’re making them yourself?” Nathan asked with a smile.

“Yeah, it’s been a while since I’ve made them, so I thought I’d give it a try,” I said, smiling back.

“Can I come over tonight and try your cooking? I’m free tonight,” Nathan asked softly.

I glanced back at the dining room–three pairs of eyes were glued to me, and Melissa’s were especially sharp and full of gossip.

I whispered, “If you want to come, just come over. I’ll make some extra for you.”

“Alright, is Mr. Holcomb coming too?” Nathan asked, his voice tinged with emotion.

I laughed. “He’s here right now–he brought Yvonne with him.”

Nathan let out a wistful sigh. “Is there really no escaping him in Hachester? Are we seriously going to end up as a threesome?”

“Come on, Nathan, don’t joke about that,” I said, embarrassed and a little annoyed.

don’t mind. It’s not like we can avoid him anyway–unless I play

just tried to set you up with a girlfriend?”


don’t bring that up. I’m still

laugh too. Honestly, cracking these offhand jokes now and then was the best way to show there was

something you can’t laugh off, something that just

in the air…

handsome, brooding face flashed through my mind. With

like this.

with Nathan like this kept things balanced between us. What really scares me is

tonight! Any favorite filling?”

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Chapter 619

to

timing, I

see you tonight,” Nathan said,


headed back to the

gently and

“Not now, he’s coming over

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I’m here for lunch, so he picks tonight? He sure knows how to pick his

idea struck me, and I smiled. “I’m planning to make some sweet rice balls this afternoon. If you’re interested, you can stay for

going on this afternoon, so I probably

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