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“Good ol’ Cypress Hills water, milk, orange juice, Dr. Pepper, whiskey, and wine.”
“You don’t drink wine.”
“But you do. I bought some earlier, hoping I’d get the opportunity to watch you enjoy it before you leave on Sunday.”
“That was very thoughtful of you.”
“Shall I pour some for you?”
“Like you’ve got to ask?”
“Come with me, ma’am.”
Riley looped her arm through mine, and I led her into my house to the kitchen. Then, I grabbed the bottle of wine out of my refrigerator and set it on the island.
“Oh my gosh, that’s my favorite!” Riley said, her eyes big with surprise.
“You’re kidding.”
“No, I’m serious. Macie brought some to my momma and daddy’s last Friday and had Rachel and me try it. We both loved it.”
“I knew you preferred sauvignon blanc now because that’s what you ordered at Cheers and Beers. I didn’t know which brand to get for you, though, and took a wild guess that Josh Cellars would be one you liked.”
“Lucky guess on your part.”
“I’m lucky in another way, too. You’re here with me.”
After snagging another kiss from Riley, I poured some of her favorite wine into a glass and handed it to her.
“Thank you,” she said.
“Of course.”
“What are you going to have?”
“Whiskey on the rocks.”
“Thought so.”
While fixing my drink, Riley asked me what I was doing before she got here.
“Sitting on my patio, listening to music on my cellphone, watching the sunset, and wondering when you would call me. I like you showing up at my house much better,” I told her.
“I wanted to surprise you.”
“Oh, you did. And quite pleasantly, I might add.”
“Good. Mission accomplished.”
“What would you have done if I hadn’t been here?”
“Relaxed on your patio until you got home. It’s beautiful out there. It’s beautiful everywhere here at your place, but your patio is my favorite spot.”
“It’s mine too.”
“Will you take me out there? Now?”
“If you say please.”
