A Christmas Collection: Four Sweet Holiday Romances by Victorine E. Lieske

Author:Victorine E. Lieske [Lieske, Victorine E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-10-27T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Alexander pressed the cookie cutter into the soft dough, his nerves on edge. How could he have let that kiss happen? What would he do if Charley’s father found out? He’d be mortified. He was supposed to be the mature one. There was no excuse for the way he acted. And yet, he couldn’t help but continue to tease her. He liked the way her cheeks turned pink when she blushed.

He cut out a row of Christmas trees, then he turned to the star. Charley added ingredients to a bowl. He tried to ignore the vanilla scent that was coming from her. Was it lotion? He wanted to stand closer to her so he could smell more of it.

“Do you mind if I turn on some music?” She glanced at him and he shrugged.

“Go ahead.” He had to admit, he was enjoying the music she’d brought back into his life. When had his life become so silent? He didn’t really know.

Charley fiddled with her phone, then a Christmas song started playing. She swayed her hips to “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” He tried not to look but wasn’t very successful. She was too cute for her own good.

“What’s your favorite Christmas memory from when you were a kid?” she asked.

“I don’t know.”

She tossed him a sour look. “Come on. You celebrated Christmas, right?”

“Yeah, I guess.”

“What kinds of things did you do? Go caroling? Decorate a tree?”

He thought back to his childhood. “The house was always decorated to the nines. My grandfather loved the holidays. I remember one year he took me to see The Nutcracker in Denver. I thought it was the most magical thing I had ever seen. The dancers were so graceful with elaborate costumes, and the set was amazing.”

Charley’s eyes sparkled. “I’ve always wanted to see that. My parents aren’t into ballet, so they never wanted to take me. It’s been on my bucket list forever.”

He picked up the spatula and started transferring shapes to the cookie sheet. “Really? I bet I could get us tickets. They’re running it all week at the theater in town.”

“Oh, my gosh. That would be amazing. I’d love to go.” She grinned at him and the room brightened. How did she do that? Make him feel happier with just a smile?

“Then it’s settled. When these are in the oven, I’ll check the tickets on my iPad.”

“Do I need to dress up for something like that?”

“Most people do. It’s in the old theater. Built in the 1920s and completely restored.”

“I can’t wait to see it.” She picked up a spoon and started stirring the mixture in the bowl.

He picked up the cookie sheet he’d completed and opened the oven. Dorothy walked into the room, her night robe on. “What are you guys going to do with all these cookies?”

Charley shrugged. “Normally I’d wrap up some plates and take them to the neighbors. Are there any neighbors around here? This house is so secluded, I can’t tell.”

Dorothy smiled. “We have neighbors. You just need to know where to look.

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