A Heartfelt Christmas Promise by Nancy Naigle

Author:Nancy Naigle [Naigle, Nancy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781250312655
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

Anna and Vanessa followed Buck over to his house to check out the guesthouse.

Vanessa worried that it might be hard to graciously back out of the invitation if the place turned out to be less than desirable. She didn’t need any more blemishes in this town while she was still working on the project.

Buck’s blinker lit up, and then he turned down a tree-lined driveway that seemed to go on for about half a mile.

When the house finally came into view, Vanessa said, “Holy cow. I did not expect him to live in a house like this in this little town.” Vanessa wondered how many bedrooms were in the sprawling home.

“This is a very nice home.” Anna leaned forward over the steering wheel, taking it all in. “I can’t wait to see the guesthouse.”

Landscape up-lighting gave the house a warm glow against the darkening evening sky. Through the double glass-front doors, hundreds of colored lights twinkled from a tall Christmas tree.

Buck’s brake lights brightened as he stopped. He got out of his pickup and walked back to their car.

Anna lowered her window.

“The guesthouse is around back. Just follow me. I’ll pull over to the right side, y’all can pull up around me and park in the spot right in front of the door. I’m going to turn on the back driveway lights over on that pole. I’ll leave them on while you’re staying. It’s easier to see where you’re going with them on.”

“Thank you,” Anna said.

Buck crossed the driveway to a pole with a birdhouse on it. With one quick touch, the asphalt driveway lit up like a runway. He gave them a thumbs-up as he walked back to his truck and led the way.

The driveway split in two directions.

When Buck pulled off to the right, Anna swung her car around him and parked in front of an adorable white house. She hopped out of the car. “This is the guesthouse? I love how it looks like a real carriage house.”

“Used to be.” He waved them to follow. “Come on. I’ll give you the nickel tour.”

Vanessa noted the old light fixtures, and the trendy barn-style doors.

“Welcome. I wasn’t expecting anyone, so we’ll have to uncover a few things, but I think you’ll be comfortable here.” Buck pulled out his keys and unlocked the door. The rooms lit up and the gas fireplace came on as he walked around flipping switches.

“You two can make yourselves at home. Vanessa, there’s a second bedroom. You’re more than welcome to stay here instead of over at the warehouse.”

“We’re going to have so much fun. Buck, this is perfect. It’s so homey, and look at this kitchen.”

Shimmering granite countertops, a Viking range with bright red knobs and double ovens, and an old farmhouse sink—this kitchen was big enough for a group of cooks to cook in at the same time. If this was the guesthouse kitchen, she couldn’t imagine what the one in the house looked like.

Buck pulled sheets from the furniture revealing comfortably worn fine leather in rich deep reds, forest greens, and golds.

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