The rouge Luna

CHAPTER 4

 - - - - - -  PICTURE ON TOP OF ANTHONY

It's been a peaceful 3 weeks since I've arrived in Laredo. Sheila has been true to her word and every 7 days she has given me the fruity tea to mask my scent. I'm slowly falling in love with this town and the local people, walking down the street has become a joy, greeting everyone and just having conversations without feeling like running away.

Working at Cake delight has been magical, I loved baking and decorating and have since taken over Sheila's cupcakes. Seeing as the customers love the new marshmallow icing Sheila has decided to entrust me with more of the baking.

" Sienna, has the order come in yet?" Sheila asks while carrying the tray of biscotti and macaroons to the display cabinet.

"No not yet, Peter said he will only be in the area after 3 today. So if he hasn't arrived by 4 I will phone him again and if he is close by I will wait. We really need the flour and butter to start on the Montgomery order." Sheila has been helping out less at the bakery seeing as she trust me to run it in her absence, not that I'm complaining, being able to help her after all she has done for me makes me feel a little better.

"Alright dear, I will see you at home later. Please don't be late. Dinner will be at 5.30 seeing as I'm hosting book club tonight at 7. See you" She waves and runs out the door.

Guess I'm stuck on kitchen cleanup again. Sheila has been baking all morning, seeing as I almost burnt all the biscotti last week.

Looking up and seeing its only twenty to three I decide to start on the kitchen before cleaning the shop and making sure all is fine before closing at 4.

'This is no fun, we've been cleaning for 40 minutes already. I'm so hungry!'

Aries has been chatting non-stop for the last 30 minutes, and I'm seriously getting annoyed with her. Its almost 4 o clock and I need to clean up the tables and wipe out the display glass before calling Peter.

DING

DING

The front door bell goes off.

'urgg if it's another book club member complaining about the cake of the day, I will hang myself' Aries start mumbling and I can't stop giggling at her childish behaviour.

"Welcome to Cake Delight, How can I help you today?" I mentally sign at my over the top happy voice.

Looking up and seeing the most beautiful Blue eyes ever I almost jump back. Keeping my face neutral and the smile on my face steady I hear Aries shouting 'MATE!! MATE!!' No this can't be happening. He looks at me with a confused expression before his friend starts talking.

"Hi there, can we please get 4 Macaroons, a packet of biscotti and 4 mini apple pies" He says while moving around Mr Blue eyes.

"Sure no problem, just give me a few minutes to box them up" I happily reply while trying to keep my voice light.

Reaching under the counter and grabbing a box, I start pilling the pies and macaroons in before looking up and seeing the two men in a heated discussion.

"Will that be all gentlemen?" I ask while trying to keep my hand steady

"Yes thank you, by the way my name is Anthony" He looks at me and starts smirking.

"I'm Sienna, nice to meet you. If that's all. It will be $4.95" I hand the box over and look at Mr blue eyes before giving him a bright smile and turning to Anthony who hand me a $5.

"Thank you have a lovely day" I sing out hoping they will leave.

DING

DING

Urgg not again...

"Hey Baby, I brought the stuff you wanted. Should I put it in the kitchen for you?"

Peter shouts from the front door while balancing the butter tubs on the bag of flour.

"Yeah, thanks Peter" I give him a smile and keep the kitchen door open for him to move through.

"You're welcome Baby!" He gives me a sloppy kiss on my cheek while moving to the table.

Hearing a low growl I look up and see Mr blue eyes looking at me with anger. What the hell did I do now?

Anthony just gives me a small wave while pulling Mr blue eyes towards the car.

Whiling staring at Mr Blue eyes without breaking eye contact I feel Peter turn me around while giving me a quick hug.

"Listen baby, Anna was asking when you finish up early tomorrow to go down to our house and help her bake that amazing Cinnamon cake. It's our wedding anniversary tomorrow night and according to her it won't be special if we don't have a few slices." He stares at me with a pout and sad puppy dog eyes.

I met Peter and Anna 2 days after starting at the bakery and I instantly became best friends with Anna. Peter couldn't be happier to see his lovely petite wife having a friend, apparently she had a miscarriage the month before and that made her withdraw from people. Anna and I have been inseparable since we've met. Luckily for me Anna and Peter came in a package and they just included me in their little bubble.

"You know I would be there, tell Anna I will see her after 4 tomorrow. I pushed dinner with my Gran to tonight so I can spend more time with her while you finish the surprise" I give him a quick wink while wiping down the tables.

"I put the butter in the fridge for you, so whenever you done I can drop you at Sheila's before heading home" He is so protective of myself and Anna. Some days I wish he was really my brother.

"Alright I'm done. Lets go sunshine" I walk around to the passenger side of his Ute and jump in while humming the new Maroon 5 song.

"God please don't start singing again, my ears won't survive that screeching sound you call a voice" He starts laughing at his lame joke before he breaks down in a coughing fit, making me laugh harder.

"Thanks for the ride buttercup. I'll see you tomorrow night" He gives me a kiss on my fore head and a sideways hug before speeding down the road.

Running into my apartment and jumping in the shower trying to rid my hair of the flour and icing sticking to the roots thanks to the mixer that conveniently decided to malfunction.

Walking up to Sheila's back door I can't shake the feeling of being watched. As creepy as that feels I know it's just my imagination as always.

"Sheila, what time does book club start?" She gives me a smile before responding

"At 7 tonight, I was hoping you can dash down to Nat's shop and grabbing me some strawberries and kiwi's. I completely forgot the fruit for the punch" She moves to the stove and starts stirring like a mad woman.

"Sure, I'll be right back" Luckily Nat's is a 5 minute walk away.

Eventually after talking to Nat's mother for 20 minutes I start making my way home in a slow jog. Still feeling nervous and jittery I look around but I don't see anyone walking or even standing around.

Jogging faster I turn the corner that will lead me straight to Sheila's house.

"Oomph.... what the heck?" falling straight on my butt I look up and gasp.

"Are you okay?" Mr blue eyes says while reaching out to help me up.

"I'm fine, sorry for running into you. I'm in a bit of a rush....sorry again" I yell while running up the drive way and away from the only man that will ever make me feel like my body is surging with electricity.

***ALL THE PREVIOUS POV'S HAVE BEEN SIENNA!!!

Sorry for the slow pace of this book. I'm getting annoyed at myself for taking so long to get to the good stuff. I just want to make sure the back story gives as much as possible information.

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