She joked, “Are you stalking me, Mr. Parsons?”
“I was passing by and I saw you go in the library. You still didn’t answer my question,” he replied.
“Okay, I checked out a few books. Classics mostly.”
“Have you finally branched out from the old movies? Something in the 2000s?”
Leah grinned as connected her phone to the blue tooth speakers in her car. “They’re a few. What can I say? I love the old films.”
“I guess they’re not that bad. I don’t mind watching The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.”
Leah’s breath hitched. “You know that film?”
“Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne, and Lee Marvin.”
“I’m impressed.”
“I guess you rubbed off on me in high school.”
Her mouth quirked up into a smile. “I guess so.”
“What’s your film choice for tonight?”
“All About Eve.”
“Let me know how it turns out.”
“I will.” Leah pulled her car into her driveway and cut the engine.
“I’ll see you at church and then at my studio?” Cole sound
ed hopeful.
Leah rubbed her sweaty palm against her thigh. “I’ll see you then.”
“Goodnight, Leah.”
“Goodnight.”
She tucked her phone back into her purse. Leah stepped out of her car, but when she heard someone call her name from across the street, she turned to find a beaming Tyler Gage trotting over to her.
“How are you?” he asked, his six-two height towered over her five-four frame.
“I’m okay. How are you?” Embarrassment stirred in Leah. The last time she saw Tyler, she was moments away from insulting the male species. In that moment, she was even more grateful to Gemma for stopping her full-blown rant.
Tyler’s hazel eyes sparkled as he gazed at her. Leah tilted her head. She’d known Tyler for years, but this was the first time she saw affection glowing in his eyes.
She folded her arms. “What are you doing here? Are your grandparents alright?”
Tyler looked back across the street. “Yes, they’re fine. I was paying them a visit.”
“That’s good to know.”
“Are you okay? The last time we saw each other you seemed… a little… out of sorts.”
Leah let out a nervous laugh. “Yeah, I’m sorry about that. I had a rough night, so you guys got the brunt.”
Tyler shoved his hands into his pockets. “I heard about you and Brian. Word is he left town.”