by Mary Manners
Wyatt made a beeline for her, and without regard to the crowd that looked on, drew her in close for a kiss. She savored the thrill of his lips on hers as he enjoyed a second helping.
He finally came up for air. “Hi.”
“Hi, yourself.” She wondered if he was as breathless. “What brings you here?”
His chocolate yes twinkled. “Moe wants some garlic knots.”
“I’m sure he does.” Kami laughed, knowing the dog salivated over the small, tasty bites of yeast bread dusted with parmesan. “And you?”
“I’d like another kiss.”
“I hardly think that’s appropriate, given the circumstances.”
“And what would those circumstances be?”
“You, me.” She did a slow sweep of the dining room. Mrs. Baker waggled her fingers from the corner booth, offering up a ruby-red smile. “And this gawking crowd.”
“What if we were married? Would it be OK then to kiss you all the time, even here, in front of Mrs. Baker and your posse of customers?”
“Married?” The word stole Kami’s breath. She swallowed hard. “Did I hear you right?”
“Yes. That’s what I said.” Wyatt delved a hand into his pocket and withdrew a sparkle of diamond as he dipped to one knee. His gaze, true and pure, captured hers and held tight. “Kami Moretto, I’m in love with you now and forever, as long as I live. I can’t imagine spending another day without you by my side. Will you marry me?”
“Oh, my!” She pressed her right hand to her tingling lips as Wyatt took her left hand in his. His touch ignited her nerve endings, and she was sure she felt the pulse along his wrist leap to match hers. She could hardly think, couldn’t draw a breath around the pounding of her heart. One beat, two passed before she managed to choke out a simple, “Yes, Wyatt, I’ll marry you. Oh, yes.”
The crowd erupted with applause. Soon, Mrs. Baker’s voice carried over the melee. “It’s about time, Wyatt Cutler. You two make an adorable couple.”
He turned to acknowledge her with a slight bow. “Thank you, ma’am.”
“Now,” Mrs. Baker tapped her spoon on the table. “I think we should celebrate with fresh coffee and a round of Anthony’s delicious gazpacho.”
“Sounds like a marvelous idea.” Kami grinned and slid into Wyatt’s arms. He whisked her across the floor and into a hearty two-step that matched the beat of music spilling from the overhead speakers. Laughter erupted from deep in Kami’s heart as, on a twirl, she caught sight of Jada and winked conspiratorially. “Jada, you heard Mrs. Baker’s request. Get that for her. Get that for everyone—on the house.”
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