Chapter 28: Is That An Eggplant In Your Pocket?

Chloe

"Is that an eggplant in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?"

Laughter bursts from his lips along with mine. "What the hell?" he asks, teasing, tipping his head forward to land on my shoulder.

"I’ve always wanted to say that." I shrug.

His head jerks up and a dark brow rises above the frame of his glasses. Dang those glasses are oddly sexy. "Really? That’s what you’ve always wanted to say?"

I know my eyes are shining. I can feel the excitement practically emanating from my skin having him here with me. I had not taken any appointments today, wanting a day off from the world.

"Don’t be judgy."

He raises his hands. "No judgement. And for the record, it’s both." He winks at me and my stomach flutters.

Once I’ve released him from where I have him pinned against the wall by the door, I take a reluctant step back, smooth down my hair that his fingers had a hayday with.

Fanning myself, my voice is high when I say, "Phew. That was one hell of a hello."