Micah's Girls: A Single Dad Romance by AJ Mullican

cracks me up, and I snort-laugh. “But I bet if we ask nicely, Miss Iris will come over and have one of Daddy’s famous omelets instead. What do you think about that?” Her hazel eyes widen, and she claps her hands. “Ooh! I love omelets!” A hot blush flares in my cheeks. “You don’t have to go to all that trouble. I’m fine with a bagel, really.” The grin he flashes me awakens something in my nether regions, and my cheeks get hotter. “Who says it’s trouble? Hailey and I need to eat, too, and we both love omelets. It’s just a couple more eggs to crack.” “If you’re sure …” “You hear that, Hailey? It sounds like it’s a date.” Before I can protest his use of words, he carries Hailey to the front door. “See you in, say, ten or fifteen minutes? I know we woke you up, and I’m sure you’ll want to get ready a bit first.” My jaw drops, and Micah disappears out the door. I fan myself with my hand as I try to recover from the exchange. A date? Surely, he didn’t mean a date-date! Cursing my awkwardness, I run upstairs to get ready. I need to use the bathroom, brush my teeth and hair, and possibly change into something nicer. But what does one wear to a breakfast date with a hot neighbor?