Page 25 of Only You

“I understand, Alex. The entire estate and your mother’s accounts have been put in your name. All I need is your signature here, and you become the official owner of the estate and town of Harbor Falls.”

I picked up the pen and signed on the dotted line. Throwing the pen down, I stood up from my seat.

“I have to get home to my daughter. Thank you, Ralph.” I walked out of his office.

Walking down the sidewalk in town, I stopped in front of the art gallery. Opening the door, I stepped inside and tucked my hands into my pants pockets.

“Alex.” Luis smiled. “Welcome to our humble little gallery.”

“Hi, Luis. This is nice. It’s a great addition to the town. I see Annie has a shop across the street. I’m not surprised. Her baking is to die for.”

“Oh, don’t I know. I spend a fortune on desserts there for Alfred and me.” He smirked. “You should pop over and check it out.”

“I might do that. Tell me something. Is she still the town gossip? Because back in the day?—”

Luis held his hand up. “Let’s just say that nothing gets past her, and before you know it, the entire town knows your business.”

“Some things never changed.” I breathed out a laugh.

The gallery door opened, and Adalyn and her sister walked in.

“Alex, hi.” Adalyn smiled.

“Hello, Adalyn. Hello, Hannah.”

“Hi, Alex.” Hannah brightly smiled.

“Did you come to check out some of our art?” Adalyn asked, setting her purse behind the counter.

“I was walking by and thought I’d stop in. This is a lovely gallery. You should be proud.”

“Thank you. I am. Luis, I need help with something upstairs.”

“Of course, darling. Right behind you.”

The two of them went up the stairs as I stood and took note of how beautiful Hannah looked.

“Would you like to have dinner with me one night?” I asked.

“Uh, sure.” She smiled. “That would be nice.”

“Great.” I pulled out my phone. “Would you be willing to give me your phone number?”

“I think I can do that.”

She rattled it off as I entered it into my phone. I sent her a text.

“Now, you have my number as well. I’m unsure how long I will be in Harbor Falls, so I’ll be in touch.”

“Looking forward to it.” A smile crossed her lips.

“Me too.” I left the art gallery.

I went home, and when I walked into the house, I saw it was quiet.

“Mara? Lucy?” I shouted.

The front door opened, and the two of them walked in.