Chapter 144

Rayna sat in her office at her bakery on Wednesday, leaning back in her chair with her legs casually propped on her desk and a silly smile on her face as she chatted with ET over the phone.

The bakery's usual hum of activity filled the background, but Rayna was focused on the conversation.

"So, your turn," Rayna said, twirling a pencil in her hand, "What's one thing you've always wanted in a partner but have never found?"

Ethan's voice came through her phone, warm and relaxed. "Hmm, that's a good one. I think it would be someone who understands me, you know? Not just the surface stuff but what makes me tick. Someone who can challenge me but also be my peace." Rayna smiled, lowering the pencil. "I get that. I'm kind of the same. I need someone who's ambitious but also knows how to relax. Balance is important."

"Exactly! It's all about balance. You get it." Ethan agreed.

"Of course I do," Rayna said with a proud smile.

"Now, your turn. What's your favorite movie of all time? This is important," he said, eager to see if she would tick his box in her movie choice as she had been ticking other boxes.

Rayna's laughter rumbled through the phone, soft and warm. "Oof, that's a tough one. I'd have to go with The Princess Bride. I mean, come on, it's perfect! Romance, adventure, sword fights..."

"Hm. Not a bad choice. Mine is The Matrix. It's a classic," he said, and Rayna smiled, rolling her eyes.

"Predictable. But not bad. I've got another important question for you," she said since they were taking turns asking questions.

"Lay it on me, baby," he said, and she grinned.

Somehow, in the last couple of days, he had switched to calling her baby, and each time he did, she felt warm all over.

"If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?" Rayna's voice carried a playful edge, but Ethan could sense her curiosity.

"My grandfather. He passed away when I was young, but he was the wisest man I knew. I'd love to have just one more conversation with him," Ethan said, his tone softening slightly.

There was a brief silence as Rayna smiled, touched by his answer. "That's really sweet."

"Thanks. What about you?"

giggled, tapping the pen against her

Jackson. Sorry, I don't have a response as deep as yours,"

they shared a laugh before Ethan's tone turned curious. "So, what

a contented smile. "I'd love to, but I have my high school reunion on Saturday. Maybe

thought for a moment. "Sunday works, but..." he trailed off, thinking about something

Rayna asked

pause, and then Ethan's laugh filled the room. "You know, I could come to the

eyes, blinking in surprise. "Wait, what?" Rayna

we could totally pull it off. We'd walk in, and everyone would just assume we've known each other

it's our first time

idea," Ethan

You know what? You're on. Let's do it," she said

your soul mate,

Now, can I ask you some more... intimate questions? To see

up, her interest

took a breath, his voice dropping a

how do you feel about, let's say... physical touch? Are you

when I feel a strong

think touch is important in a

Like your fist saying you're mad?" She joked, and Ethan

please. That's not the kind of touch

I was just kidding.

softened. "Okay,

something we should talk about. believesex is very important

"I'd say I have a healthy libido.

important in a relationship, and

to anal sex or BDSM. Unless, of course, I'm the one doing the whipping," she

any of those. I'm not into it either. This might sound wild, but

chair. "I can't believe

I thought I was going to settle for just anyone that passed my minimum requirement, but

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