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left, opening their umbrellas before heading out. “If it isn’t, I think I have to quit.”
    “It’s over.” Natalie grinned at me over her shoulder as she piled dishes from their table on a tray. “We can close up.”
    “Thank God.” Wincing with every step on my sore feet, I went to the door to lock it and flip the sign to CLOSED. Then I collapsed on the nearest stool, flopping forward over the counter. “I’ll help you in a second. I need a rest.”
    “Don’t close your eyes,” she warned. “You’ll fall asleep, I know you.”
    I did have a knack for falling asleep pretty much anywhere when I was tired. My eyes were already drifting shut as I settled my cheek on one arm. “Shush. Just need a minute.”
    “I’m taking these dishes to the kitchen, and once they’re loaded in the dishwasher, your rest is over.”
    “Mmkay.” Drowsy and warm and lulled by the sound of the rain, I’d just started to doze off when a few sharp raps on the glass jarred me awake. “Go ‘way. Closed,” I mumbled without picking up my head.
    The knocking continued, growing even louder. What the hell, could this person not read?
    “OK, OK.” Reluctantly, I slid off the stool and turned to see a drenched Sebastian Pryce through the glass, rain coming down in sheets behind him.
    My stomach jumped, and I rushed over to the door, fumbling with the lock before pushing it open. “Come on in,” I said, a little breathless. All I could think of were his words about me. I could still see them on the page…
    I have no choice but to
    keep my distance
    “My God, you’re soaked.” I looked him up and down, taking in the dark jeans and the light brown jacket, although it was dripping wet, as was his hair. “Can I get you a towel or something?”
    “No, that’s OK.”
    “How about a cup of coffee then?” I glanced behind me to make sure we still had some in the pot.
    “No, thanks. I didn’t come for coffee. I was just running an errand downtown and saw you through the window. I didn’t realize you worked here.”
    I smiled. So talkative today—almost friendly. “It’s my first day.” Lowering my voice to a whisper, I leaned toward him and spoke behind one hand. “But you just caught me napping on the job.”
    He smiled at me, a slow, sly grin that made my knees go weak. “I won’t tell.”
    “Thanks.” I waited for him to tell me why he was there but he said nothing for a moment, his eyes running over my hair and face, lingering on my mouth.
    but your beauty is gravity
    I licked my lips. “Are you sure I can’t get you anything to drink? The kitchen just closed, or I’d offer you something to eat.”
    “I’m sure. I’m not hungry. I just came in to talk to you.”
    and terrestrial bodies will always fall
    “You did?” I rocked forward onto the balls of my feet.
    “Yes. I owe you an apology.”
    A blush warmed my cheeks. “It’s OK.”
    “No, it isn’t. I shouldn’t have rushed off yesterday. I feel bad about it.”
    “Well, I shouldn’t have come in here screaming like a banshee either.”
    He shrugged. “It’s all right.”
    God, he was so damn cute, all wet and sheepish. “Sure I can’t get you some coffee? I hate to send you back out into the rain so fast. I’ll sit with you.” Come on, let’s get you out of those wet clothes.
    His lips tipped up again, and my heart ka-banged like a sixth grader’s with her first crush. I loved how one of his eyebrows sort of cocked up higher than the other when he smiled. “No, thank you. I should go.” He turned and pushed the door open, then looked back over his shoulder. “But it’s good to see you again.”
    When he was gone, I stood there staring out the window at the rain for a solid five minutes, suddenly wide awake and more curious about him than ever.
    • • •
    Coffee Darling was only open until mid-afternoon, so I had plenty of time left over in the following weeks to help my mother finish the guest houses. I’d get up at five, work at