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Songs: “Loving You Against My Will” by Gary Allan and
“Thinking ‘Bout You” by Dustin Lynch and Lauren Alaina
“WILL IT BE the usual this morning, sweetheart?” Mrs. Schaffer asked me. She owned Dazzle Donuts, and I was currently in its drive-thru.
“Yes, ma’am.”
“One chocolate glazed donut with sprinkles, a brisket kolache, and a large coffee with sugar coming right up.”
“Thank you.”
“You’re most welcome.”
I was waiting on my order when I glanced in my driver-side mirror and saw emerald eyes focused on me. Then I looked out my window at Riley parked behind me and waved. She smiled and leaned her head out her window.
“I see you’re carrying on your Saturday morning tradition,” I said.
“I see you’re carrying on yours, too.”
We both started laughing and it felt so damn good.
“Are you having your usual blueberry donut?”
“Yep, and my girls requested their usual: strawberry frosted for Rachel and Boston cream-filled for Macie.”
“What about your parents?”
“They will be enjoying their cinnamon twists shortly.”
“Good for them. Do you and your girls have some trouble planned for today?”
“Not too much.”
“If y’all need bailing out of jail, then call me.”
Riley chuckled. “I sure will!”
“Here you go, Rhys,” Mrs. Shaffer said, grabbing my attention and handing my breakfast to me.
I paid her, and she gave me the change back. Then, I asked her if she would do me a favor.
“Of course. What is it?”
“Take this.” I gave her a twenty-dollar bill. “See that pretty woman in line behind me?”
She glanced at her. “Can’t miss Riley Martin.”
“Nope, you can’t. I want to cover her order.”
“What a sweet thing to do. I saw y’all talking.”
“Yeah, we’re on friendly terms again.”
“I’m happy to hear that. I’m also happy to see you smiling again, Rhys.”
I smiled even bigger.
Before pulling out of the drive-thru, I waved at Riley. She wiggled her fingers at me and I headed back to my house to work on the covered patio. I was almost done building it.
