Chapter 24
24
L ooking up from my phone, my cheeks are flushed. Thank God I made a grocery list for once. All my brain can think about right now is Sarah. I look down at my list, then back at the produce section, grabbing spinach and arugula. Maybe I should add some cherry tomatoes? Another crunchy item would be a good idea. Walnuts or pecans? Yeah, let’s go with walnuts. She’s definitely going to make a quip about nuts. I smile, looking forward to seeing her and thinking about her sass.
Pushing my cart to the butcher offerings, the filet mignon looks perfect. Wine . I definitely need a good bottle of red wine to pair with the steak. Something bold like a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Merlot.
I look at the labels. I should get a funny one, one she can make a comment about. Not seeing anything that looks good with a funny name, I go with something nice instead. Something that says I’m very serious about treating my Valentine. At just under one hundred dollars, Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon it is.
Holding the bottle of wine in my hands, I wonder—should I ask her to be my girlfriend? Since we’ve started talking, it’s been so natural. I’ve loved every second.
Flowers! I almost forgot flowers for the table and for her to take home. Red roses? No. That’s not her. Oh! They have purple roses, perfect. I make a nice bouquet with the roses and lavender stock.
Walking toward the checkout, I spot one of my regulars, Karen. Agh , I internally groan, not wanting to make idle chit chat.
“Someone is one lucky lady!” Karen smiles, eyeing my cart.
I smile politely.
“Please, tell me! Who finally got Aaron Olson’s attention?”
“Sarah Anderson.”
“The artist! How cute! Oh my God, you two would have the most beautiful babies.”
I laugh, not disagreeing.
“Oh, and it’s Valentine’s Day!” She swoons. “I won’t keep you. It looks like you have a lot to do.”
“Happy Valentine’s Day, Karen.” I smile and start pushing my cart to the checkout. “Oh!” I mutter to myself. I should get candles. I bite my lip, thinking about later. I should get some more condoms too.