So Right With You

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Author: Maggie Kaye
mother. One more thing, I expect you to be discreet. Chloe’s business is just that—Chloe’s business. Have I made myself clear?”
    Miss Clark swallowed hard. “Yes, Mr. Nolan.”
    “Good. All right, let’s go.” With that, Garrett strode out the door with Chloe beside him.

CHAPTER THREE
    Garrett stopped next to a silver SUV hybrid.
    “This is your car?” Chloe thought he would be driving his Aston Martin, not an energy efficient, midsize family car. “What happened to the Aston Martin?”
    “Oh, I still have it. I just prefer to drive this one. It can transport most anything and it’s better for the environment.” He clicked the key fob and opened the door on the passenger side. “How do you feel about Mexican food?”
    The restaurant was not what Chloe had expected. If one did not know of its existence, one could easily drive past it. She felt as if she had entered a time warp. There was a seventies vibe to the place with the walls covered in dark wood paneling. Similarly, the floors, tables, and chairs were also done in a dark wood. The overall effect was lightened by red linen tablecloths and colorful Mexican folk art, including a painted mural of a matador and a bull ready to charge. Considering its aged condition, surprisingly, the place was packed.
    Waitresses in brightly colored skirts and peasant blouses moved from table to table with steaming hot platters of food. As they entered, one of the waitresses called out.
    “Hey, Ernie. Garrett’s here and he’s brought a señorita.”
    At that, a heavyset, gray-haired man came out, wiping his hands on his already-soiled apron.
    “Garrett, good to see you, amigo. Why did you stay away so long?”
    “I don’t know, but I missed your ugly face. And, of course, your cooking.” Garrett stepped forward, and the two men gripped hands and embraced. “How’s the family?” he asked.
    “Good. Good. Can you believe my baby Carisa is getting married, and to an Italian chef? The disgrace. Who’s the lovely señorita?” Taking Chloe’s hand, he kissed it.
    She smiled and looked at Garrett to see how he was going to answer. “Always the flirt, Ernie. You had better be careful, lest Rosie finds out. This is my friend, Chloe.” She was surprised he didn’t mentioned their working relationship. She decided not to correct him and watched the interaction between the two men with interest.
    “It’s your lucky day, Señorita Chloe. Today I make my specialty, enchiladas. You eat. Let’s get you a table. Come along,” Ernie said. He looped his arm through Chloe’s, leaving Garrett to trail behind.
    He led them to a table in a quieter section of the restaurant, probably reserved for family. Ernie pulled a chair out for her.
    “So enchiladas, sí?” Ernie asked.
    “Sure,” she said, sitting. Why not? She liked enchiladas, and the restaurateur’s enthusiasm was contagious.
    Ernie served them himself, looking at her expectantly as he set her food down.
    Picking up her fork, she took the first bite. It was to die for. Chloe closed her eyes and allowed the flavors of the enchilada to explode inside her mouth. Swallowing, she let out a heartfelt sigh, “Hmm, this is extraordinary.” Using the side of her fork, she scooped up another bite and smiled at Ernie. “I think I’ve died and gone to heaven. Thank you. It’s delicious.”
    Ernie returned to the kitchen a happy man.
    *~*
    Garrett watched her eat. She continued to consume the rest of her meal with the same passion. Most of the women he had dated would never have tried the high-calorie food. They would claim it was too fattening. Perhaps that was why Chloe was the first woman he had brought here in a long time. He knew she would never hurt Ernie’s feelings by rejecting his offering. Instead, she embraced his meal, savoring every morsel. From her smile, he could tell she was enjoying herself. He was glad he had chosen to take her to Rosie’s. The warm, family environment was working its charm on her,
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