“You took my picture,” she exclaimed. “I don’t remember this.”
“Why would you? Flynn and I were two strange kids fishing on the banks of the river. But, apparently, you made quite an impression.”
She looked at him questioningly.
“Turn it over.”
She read what was written on the back. Her jaw dropped. “No way. That can’t be…no…how…?”
He took the photo from her and looked at his childish penmanship that read: Nitro. Girl I’m gonna marry some day.
“Apparently, a girl tossing firecrackers into the air from the middle of the river isn’t something you forget. You held the punk between your teeth like a Ninja and tossed them ambidextrously. Left, right, left, while the other kids tried to catch up to you.”
“You remember this?”
He nodded. “As soon as I saw the picture. Flynn said he remembers being envious of your nickname. Nitro.” When she failed to say anything he added, “We talked about you for days. You rocked my world, little girl. You still do.”
She looked at the picture again. “I guess we were meant to be.”
“I agree.” He kissed her as he walked them backwards to the bed. “Maybe we should think about July 4th for a wedding. I’ll be in charge of the fireworks.”
She gave him a playful push. “Yeah, right. They don’t call me Nitro for nothing.”
Then, she tackled him in a way that set off a chain reaction of bliss. They were still laughing when they fell into bed to seal the deal.
The End
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About the Author
Former award-winning newspaper journalist Debra Salonen is a nationally bestselling author with 26 published novels for Harlequin’s Superromance and American lines and one single title release for Harlequin Signature. Several of her titles were nominated for “Best Superromance,” including Until He Met Rachel, which took home that honor in 2010.
In 2006, Debra was named Romantic Times Reviewer’s Career Achievement “Series Storyteller of the Year”.
Debra lives in the foothills near Yosemite National Park in California with her husband and two dogs. Luckily, her two children and three grandchildren live close by to keep Debra connected to the real world. Visit her website at www.debrasalonen.com
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