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me. Taking the cloth gently out of my hand and throwing it onto the counter, he slid into the booth and looked at me expectantly.
    “Fine,” I said through gritted teeth, as I sat down opposite him. He hadn’t changed a bit. His blond hair was now slightly longer, but he still had the same piercing blue eyes that could read me like a book.
    “How have you been, Skye?” He asked warmly. The sight of his smile made my heart beat faster. I had always loved his smile. It made his eyes dance and he had the most amazing set of dimples.
    “I’ve been good. Real good.” I took a deep breath, forcing myself to relax.
    “I gotta say, I’m surprised to find you back here. You were always on a path outta here.”
    “Yeah, well the music thing didn’t quite work out. Turns out I kinda missed this place when I was gone. Thought I would come home for a little while and figure out what comes next.”
    “Don’t stay here too long, Skye. You're too talented for that.”
    I shrugged in response. “Look at you: Luke Wallace, big shot quarterback playing in the NFL. Looks like at least one of us is living our dreams,” I said lightheartedly.
    Luke scoffed. “Yeah, it is pretty great.” If there was one thing I remembered about Luke, it was that he was born without a bone of modesty. “You’re looking good, Skye,” Luke said appraisingly. I felt myself blush. I had always been slim, but since Emmy was born, I had developed some serious curves.
    “And, you’re looking much the same.”
    “Can’t change perfection” Luke teased. I found myself smiling. I had known Luke most of my life, and there was a large part of me that missed him terribly. His eyes darkened. “Are you seeing anyone?” he asked.
    I shook my head. “Nope, just going solo these days. It’s easier and less complicated, but I bet you can’t beat off the ladies fast enough.”
    “Something like that, but you know me, Skye, I’d rather be a one-woman man.” There was no doubting his tone, and I hesitated for a minute. Was Luke flirting with me or was I imagining it? “It would be good to catch up properly while we are both in town, maybe over dinner.” It wasn’t a question, but more of a statement. I shook my head.
    “I don’t think that’s a good idea, Luke.”
    “We’re still friends, aren’t we Skye?” Luke frowned, and my stomach turned somersaults.
    “Luke, of course we are,” I whispered, “but, if we are seen together, it will be all over the papers by the morning,” Luke shrugged.
    “I don’t care.”
    “I do, Luke. You might be used to it, but I’m not.” The last thing that I needed was whirlwind Luke to come back into my life only to leave again. His reputation with the ladies hadn’t escaped me. Every magazine and tabloid delighted in spilling the gossip of Luke’s playboy lifestyle. I had to protect my heart this time. It had taken too long to pick up the pieces the last time.
    “I have to get back to work,” I said, excusing myself and rising from the table. “Goodbye, Luke,” I added, before turning my back and walking toward the storeroom, tears threatening to spill.
    His hands trailed across my naked body, his fingers tracing light circles on my skin. Luke lowered his lips onto mine, his lips soft and salty, the taste of whiskey lingering on them. I giggled, reaching up and pulling him closer to me. “I could get used to this, Luke Wallace,” I whispered into his ear before returning his kiss.
    The sound of the door opening and closing brought me out of my daydreams and back to reality. Looking up, I saw Maria come rushing up to me.
    “Was that the Luke Wallace?!” Maria exclaimed. I couldn’t help but smile at my friend’s enthusiasm.
    “Yes, that was the Luke Wallace” I teased.
    “What’s he doing back in town?”
    “He’s back for Christina’s wedding.” I looked out past Maria back into the diner to see that the table was empty. What did Luke want? What did I want? It wasn’t simple, but