Perfect Fit by Taige Crenshaw Page A

It’d been a long time since he’d just taken a stroll around where they lived—almost three years ago to be exact. He remembered the last time that they’d been so happy and in sync with each other. Such a short time ago, yet it felt longer.
    “Mrs Moses finally moved back down south to be near her kids. As she said, it’s so she could spoil her grandkids. She sold to Jennifer Moses.”
    “She’s her family?”
    “Yep. Her brother’s daughter—her niece—is living there now. It’s good Mrs Moses was able to keep the house in the family.” Regina paused at the end of the drive.
    Spencer glanced at the house that had been in the Moses family for generations. Mrs Moses had been the first one to welcome them when they’d moved in, and they had been friendly with her. The stories she’d shared about her and her family had always been entertaining. She was one of the oldest residents of the neighbourhood and had lived there longer than anyone else had.
    “Are you going to attend the end of summer neighbourhood party next weekend?” Regina’s question was tentative.
    The neighbourhood party was held on the last Saturday in September, and everyone who lived on the two blocks on either side of them on Simmons Avenue attended. It was a potluck, with the residents each making something to contribute to the party. The event was held on their block, and the roads were closed off for the day from traffic. He studied her bent head and slid his hand under her chin, raising her face so he could see her. There was leeriness in her gaze he didn’t like. He leant down and kissed her gently. Regina made a soft sound, then rested against him. Spencer slowly lifted his head.
    “Yeah. What are we making this year?”
    “Ribs and cornbread. You didn’t have to avoid it last year.” Regina bit her lip. “It was also a surprise party to send off Mrs Moses. She missed seeing you there.”
    Regret filled Spencer as he nodded. “I didn’t know. Dris didn’t go either, and I think it was because of me.”
    Regina stiffened, then relaxed in the next moment. Spencer frowned. For some reason, it seemed like she did that whenever he mentioned his brother.
    “What—”
    A horn honked, making him glance to the street. A dark blue Toyota Sequoia pulled up and the door opened.
    “That’s Jenn. Oh…she owns this lovely antiques place on Kinsey Avenue. Close to Ellis Shoppe, the candy shop, and BG Scents, the candle place we go to. Such a small world. We can go there after we go pillow shopping. Jenn, I was hoping you would be home.” Regina waved.
    Spencer let her lead him over to the woman. His mind was caught up thinking about the pillow shopping that was a few short days away. They went to get the pillows, and usually Regina bought new sheets and quilts for their bed. After they went to the candy shop and the candle place, they’d spend most of the day first having fun outside the house then would go home to wash the linens they’d bought. At the end of the day, they made up the bed with the new things before taking a shower together. All the parts of their excursion were a great big seduction that they both enjoyed…at least usually. Spencer was rethinking if it would be a good idea to do this.
    “Spencer,” she called, and he focused on the conversation. “This is Jennifer Moses.” She gestured to the lovely woman before him. “Jenn, this is my…husband, Spencer.”
    She hesitated briefly and his heart clenched, knowing it wouldn’t be that way if they hadn’t had such distance between them of late. Spencer put his arm over her shoulders, hugging her against his side, then put out his hand to the lady before him. Jennifer Moses looked like a younger version of her aunt, although she was dressed in jeans and T-shirt unlike her aunt who was usually more formally attired in a dress and pearls. Her features had that same captivating quality, and her dark brown gaze was warm and welcoming like her aunt’s. Jennifer