Total pages in book: 35
Estimated words: 32807 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 164(@200wpm)___ 131(@250wpm)___ 109(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 32807 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 164(@200wpm)___ 131(@250wpm)___ 109(@300wpm)
Hawk saw stars, the arousal was that intense.
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Katie took the waiting coffee and smiled at Hawk as he looked around the shop. “So, what are we doing now?” he asked.
“We’re preparing for Halloween.”
“Are we?”
“Yeah.”
“You don’t think it’s a bit early?” he asked.
“In case you didn’t see, you’ve got the whole town preparing for Halloween.” She held up the leaflet that had been sent her way about the town Halloween party being held in the town square, and for one day and night, it was going to be a frightful experience. It looked amazing. She couldn’t deny it.
Hawk smiled over at them. “They came out quite well, didn’t they?”
“Your design?”
“Yeah, they are. I drew them myself.”
Now this did surprise her.
“Wait, you sketched this and everything?”
“Yeah, every now and then, I like to draw or doodle.”
She frowned. “Is that why you carry that book?” she asked. She had started to notice that he would randomly pull it out and make notes, but she never questioned what he did.
“This one?” he asked, pulling out the little black book.
“You know, I do believe to some people this means you’ve got a lot of women’s phone numbers.”
He laughed. “Yeah, there are no numbers in this.”
Katie was surprised as he held it out for her to take.
“Take a look.”
“You don’t have to do this.”
“I want to.”
She took the book, and then looked at him before flicking to the first page. There were notes and doodles, and she came to the Halloween leaflet design. This surprised her, as it was so amazing. There were multiple sketches, and she saw that he had taken just one.
His artwork was not over the top, but it made sense. She even turned the page and gasped to see his plans for the Christmas lights.
“That’s amazing, Hawk.”
“Yeah, well, we’ll see, as it is still early days.”
She laughed and handed him back his book. “I can see why your company is so successful.”
“Yeah.”
She frowned. “What’s the matter?”
“Nothing.”
“Come on, you can tell me.”
“Would you be shocked to learn that I had more fun creating that leaflet than I had creating so many brand campaigns?” he asked. “I think this town is messing with my head.”
“Or your circumstances.”
“You know, I’ve never allowed anyone to look at my book,” he said.
“Then, I feel honored you let me.”
She moved toward him and snuggled in close.
“Just so you know, that coffee is a pumpkin spiced one.”
Katie gasped. “Pumpkin spice. How did you know what I like?”
“Because I know you, and I know what you like.” He kissed the top of her head.
She was falling for this man, and it was a scary thought.
“How about I help you with the decorating?” he asked.
“Sure thing. You know, with how much time you spend at my place, I’m going to have to start paying you.”
“Nah, then it would become a job, and I don’t think for a second that would be fun. Let’s stick to what we do best.” He looked up and winked at her.
She couldn’t help but giggle.
For the next couple of hours, she served customers, in between helping Hawk decorate her shop. They were able to do it quite quickly. By lunchtime, they were done, but the shop was too full, and Hawk left to get them some food.
She served all the customers and it wasn’t too hard, as they were all quite determined in what they wanted, and she was more than happy to smile and greet them.
Then, she was alone for a second, before her mother entered the shop.
“Hey, honey,” she said.
“Hey, Mom, did you bring lunch, because if you did, I’m going to have to call Hawk.”
“No, no, I didn’t. I was in town, shopping for your father. You know how it is.” Her mother always liked to get the Christmas shopping done early. There was never a year her mother wasn’t prepared. “I thought I would stop by. I watched you and Hawk, and I have to say, your place looks amazing. Very Halloween-y and festive.”
Katie smiled. “Thanks, but I think I’m going to have to give Hawk all the credit. He knows what he’s doing, whereas I do not.”
“You know, it has been a long time since I saw you smile like this. It warms my heart to see you this happy.”
“Come on, Mom,” Katie said.
“You’re in love with him, aren’t you, sweetie?” Ana asked.
Katie looked at her mom, and like so many times before, it was like her mother was a mind reader. She didn’t even have to say or do anything, her mother always knew what was going on with her.
“Is it that obvious?”
“To the outside world, I doubt it. To me, one hundred percent,” Ana said. “You and Hawk are a good team.”
“What about Adam?”
“Honey, I’ve told you, Adam did not want you waiting around for him, or to not find love again.”