everything aside to come here to do business. And you mean to tell me that you have no business for me to conduct."
"I merely said we were 'toying' with the idea of doing commercials," Isaac said. "When you got so excited about it, I decided to run with it."
Isaiah turned away from his father, running a frustrated hand down his face. He should have known...
"I can't deal with this right now."
"I didn't think you'd actually come," Isaac admitted. "But since you're here now, you can help come up with the ideas."
Isaiah sighed as he went for the door.
"I'll call you when I'm ready to set a date for a meeting with marketing. We'll need to find a production company to bring on for the commercials."
As he opened the door, his father called out, "Where are you going, Isaiah?"
"I'm taking my vacation."
The truth of the matter was, he'd been doing too much in L.A. between producing music, directing music videos and his short film. Then the unexpected success of it at Sundance had earned him the opportunity and honor of having the film shown in a limited amount of theaters for special engagements across the country, so he'd suddenly been thrust into a nationwide tour.
When he returned home to L.A., he jumped right back into the music producer role. He'd owed a few of his clients who'd been willing to wait on his expertise, while he was traveling for his film. He was grateful for their loyalty.
He had half a mind to call his travel agent and have her book him a flight to Italy. He and his siblings tried to make a habit of visiting each other regularly. Their bond was tighter than most siblings since they'd shared a womb. Going too long without seeing them had always put Isaiah in an odd rut. He saw Ian more often because of his negotiations in L.A. for his cooking show.
Despite his desire to go to Europe to visit Isabella and Ivy almost out of spite now, Isaiah still couldn't deny that being home in Sweet Rapids felt good; and...right.
Plus sticking close to home meant he could return back to a certain bakery and visit a certain gorgeous baker, whose buns were seared into his brain, he thought, remembering how she looked bent over the display case when he'd first entered Everetts’ Bakery.
Isaiah decided if he was going to stay in Sweet Rapids and help the company, he was going to do it on his terms, and on his time.
And he was taking his much needed break.
As he walked out, he saw his mother coming towards him with a bright smile on her face. He slowed just enough to kiss her on the cheek.
"Can't stay, Mama," he said. "I'll come by for dinner soon."
As he continued toward the elevator, he heard Irene's stern voice before the door to Isaac's office slammed.
" What the hell did you do, Isaac Noble?! "
Chapter 6
" S ssss...haaah... "
Tessa continued the relaxed inhale and exhale as she lay on her yoga mat in Savasana, also known as the dead body pose. The heat of the classroom seeped into her pores, loosening her muscles as she mentally prepared herself for the ninety minute Bikram yoga class.
Tessa liked to arrive to the room early so that she could snag her favorite spot for the hot yoga class. She also liked to take some time to clear her head of all of the stresses of the day.
He hasn't come back in two days.
Tessa blew out another breath; this one was more forceful than her previous ones. She'd tried not to think about Isaiah or the fact that he hadn't returned to the bakery. She tried not to think about how every time she heard the stupid bell over the door ring, she'd look up with anticipation, hoping to see him walk in with that sexy gait of his.
Maybe he went back to L.A. already...
Tessa shook her head. He said he'd be returning to the bakery, and for some reason, she believed him. His mother had come in for her regular bear claw order in the mornings and even came one evening for one of their cupcakes. But there was no sign of Isaiah Noble, much to Tessa's disappointment.
She let out a sigh as