Take a Chance on Me (8 page)

She took his hand and squeezed it. He squeezed
back, suddenly no longer scared of what lie ahead for him.

“Ryan, this is Rachel.”

“Hi,” said Rachel. “I guess I have you to thank
for signing your brother up at Perfect
Pairingi
. If
you hadn’t I wouldn’t have met this very wonderful guy.”

“Well, he’s been talking nonstop about you, so I
guess the feeling’s mutual.”

“Glad to hear that.” She looked at Mitchell and
he smiled.

“Mr. Hathaway, we’re ready to take you into
surgery,” said a nurse.

Rachel squeezed his hand again and leaned her
face closer to kiss him.

“I’ll warn you I haven’t eaten anything for a
while, so my breath might not be that minty fresh,” said Mitchell.

“I’d like to take my chances.”

He closed his eyes. Her lips felt like
hummingbird’s wings fluttering against his skin.

“I think I’ll wait with your brother while
you’re in surgery, if that’s okay.”

“Fine with me,” said Ryan.

“Just don’t invite her to play Scrabble with
you, because she’ll kick your ass.”

Rachel laughed. “I’ll see you in a few hours.”

“I’ll be dreaming about it.”

Nadine dabbed her eyes.

“I do so love a happy ending. Well done, Sadie.
Now, who is Perfect Pairing planning to match next?”

“I have another perfect couple already lined up.
They have a past history and think they hate one another, but I know better.
She’s the host of a morning talk show and he’s an actor. All I need to do is
convince them Perfect Pairing is just what they need…”

The End

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