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Chapter 10

Josie and Rosie left shortly after their chit chat. Rosie had already prepared quite a few goodies and Josie helped load them up. They opened at 10 a.m. and closed at 7 p.m. They had rented a house close to their shop so it didn't take very long to reach there. It was a bit expensive though but the only decent one available with relatively less nosey neighbors. When you live in a small town, people find entertainment in others lives.

It wasn't a particularly busy day so they were able to work over the details of their café. It was a time taking task and they had been working out the details whenever they got the opportunity. What kind of furniture they wanted, the menu, how many helpers they might need, would the customer traffic increase, the lighting, the bills, money,

"You should talk to Paul. He has a furniture business and he would give you a special discount now that you are his girl." Rosie said wriggling her brows

Jo wrinkled her nose. She wasn't one for free lunches and she certainly was not a gold digger. They hadn't really talked about their relationship either. If he still wanted one, Jo thought skeptically.

"Discount? I'll supply it for free." Paul's voice boomed in the small space and both the ladies looked up to see him and two similar looking guys behind him.

"There is a condition though." Paul said with a naughty grin.

"What condition?" Rosie asked with interest.

"You both have to move in with me."

"Only if you show me your work out routine, wearing only boxers…or not. Suit yourself. At my age, you have to be accommodating!" Rosie said without batting an eyelid.

"Nana!"

The other two buff guys laughed when Paul and Josie blushed.

"What?" Rosie said nonchalantly as she got up to get the boys the meat pie Josie had made.

Josie was still embarrassed and refused to meet Paul's eyes.

Paul rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly.

"Hey, you didn't wake me before leaving."

"I figured you needed the sleep"

Paul moved closer to cup her chin and made her look at him.

"I did mean it, you know. I do want you to move in at least until your house is renovated completely."

"Of course we'll move in but you had better give me a room away from yours." Rosie piped in while setting the meat pie on the table.

The guys surrounded it and began eating immediately.

"Hmmm..this is fantastic! You've never made anything like this, Rosie!" One buff guy said

"and I still haven't. Jo made this. She's a better cook than I am." Rosie said smiling proudly at her granddaughter who looked ready to dig a hole and crawl in it.

Paul took a large piece and dug into it. He moaned.

"This is the best food I've ever had!" He said licking his fingers.

Josie was feeling awkward now. Too much attention did that too her.

"Thanks" she murmured quietly

"I mean it." Paul said sincerely and she looked up to see him gaze at her with affection.

"Ok! So when do we move in!" Rosie said excitedly clapping her hands together.

"Nana! We are not going to!" Jo said in a chiding tone.

"Why not? It'll save us money which we can use for the café!" Rosie said with a pout.

"Because it's not…appropriate." Jo finished hesitantly

"Come on! Sam and Emily lived together for three years before they tied the knot!" one buff guy said while Jo choked and Paul slapped the back of his head.

"Sorry about him. He forgets to connect his tongue to his brain in the mornings, not that any other time of day is better." Paul said

"Hey!"

"By the way, this idiot is Quil and this is Brady." Paul said pointing to the two guys

"What's up, chica!" Brady said and earned a slap from Paul while Quil snorted and then spluttered when he seemed to take a piece of the pie up his wind pipe. Brady hit him on the back with what seemed all his might, earning a glare from him after he finally settled.

Rosie just shook her head and walked away while Jo still felt a little awkward but smiled at their silliness nonetheless.

"So?" Paul said referring to his offer.

"I really don't know" Josie said rubbing her hands together nervously.

"You can settle in a different room. I'm not going to force you to live in mine, if that's what you are worrying about and we don't have to do anything", Paul added unwillingly as Jo raised a brow, "unless you want to."

"Come on! Say yes! He's going to keep on asking you until you do!" Brady said smiling. He liked Paul. He was closest to him. He was like a big brother and partner in crime to him.

"Ok", Jo said reluctantly," but if it doesn't work out, we move back."

Paul gave her an award winning smile. She was going to live there as long as he did. "Sure" he said easily and sat down next to her.

"And we pay you rent."

Paul frowned.

"We won't move in otherwise." Josie warned

"Fine. I'll work out it out with Rosie," Paul sighed as he sat down beside her.

Jo smiled satisfied.

Quil and Brady rolled their eyes. They knew he would never accept money from her and it would be interesting to see what kind of arrangement he would 'work out' with Rosie. They were happy for Paul though. He was known as an angry and aggressive guy but they knew him. He was just overly passionate. Whatever task he took up willingly, he was zealous about it. When things didn't go his way in spite of his ardor, that's what made him mad. He was a good guy and they knew Josephine was actually very lucky to have him in her life. Just as Paul was because she seemed like a great girl or a good catch, simply put.

AN: hey! Thanks for sticking with this story. I promise you it only gets better! So what do you think of their moving in?

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