Page 62 of Before It Was Love

“I did warn you,” she says as she opens the door and motions me forward.

I enter and gasp. The entire front wall is windows looking out over Main Street. The other walls are exposed brick and the floor is scuffed up wood.

“It’s a loft.”

“It’s a studio.” She nods to the bed in the corner. It’s hidden behind a sheer, white curtain.

“This place is beautiful.”

“You haven’t noticed the kitchen or bathroom yet.”

I spin toward the kitchen and wince. It’s lime green. As in everything is lime green. The countertop, the cabinets, and even the stove and refrigerator are green.

“Does everything work?” I ask as I open the refrigerator.

“The oven can be a bit iffy but you can use one of the bakery ovens if you need to.”

I won’t need to. No one would make the mistake of thinking I’m gifted in the kitchen.

“What about the bathroom?”

“Here.” Parker opens a door next to the entrance.

“Whoa. There’s a lot of pink in here.” The tiles are pink, the tub is pink, and even the toilet is pink.

“I need to update the place, but it hasn’t been a priority.”

“I’m surprised you’re not living here.”

She flinches. “I was until a few weeks ago when I moved in with my parents. My idea was to rent this place out for a bit of extra income.”

Darn. This confirms my fearPirates Pastriesis not doing well. Judging by the stubborn look on Parker’s face, the topic is not open to discussion. Fair enough. I have no desire to discuss my failures either.

But there is one thing I can do. “I’ll take it! When can I move in?”

She hands me the keys. “Today.”

“Don’t you have a rental agreement I need to sign?”

She shrugs. “I trust you.”

“And the entire town will crucify me if I screw up.”

“You said it.”

The door to the loft flies open and Flynn stomps inside. “What the hell are you doing here?”

Chapter 20

She doesn’t have my phone but I’m still chasing her.

Flynn

Isnuggle into my pillow. It smells of mango. Sophia. I gave up struggling against my desire to have her last night. It was worth it.

I smile as I stretch my arm across the bed to touch her. My smile disappears when all I feel is cold sheets.

I open my eyes to confirm what I already know. Sophia is gone.

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