Adored (Seven Brides Seven Brothers Pelican Bay Book 2) by Belle Calhoune

Author:Belle Calhoune [Calhoune, Belle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Belle Calhoune Books
Published: 2017-07-11T16:00:00+00:00

“Don’t let the past control you. If you allow it to, the past can swallow you up and spit you out.”

Parker Donahue

Chapter Seven

Caleb couldn’t help but smile every time he caught sight of Addie as she walked around the restaurant greeting customers and putting out fires. She was a whirlwind, always in perpetual motion. Working at the bistro suited her. There wasn’t a single thing she couldn’t handle, except for the actual cooking. One night when there wasn’t a dinner service at the Blue Bayou, Caleb wanted to make dinner for Addie at his place. He wanted to show off his skills in the kitchen.

Tonight had been a very successful evening at the restaurant. Praise the Lord! Pride had filled him as he’d looked out across the eatery and saw the crowded venue. There were new faces he’d never seen before, which was a blessing to any establishment.

The restaurant had been filled up to the rafters. Addie’s suggestion to put seating outside had been a smart one. It allowed them to seat more customers and it gave the bistro a romantic, European flair. Addie had set up twinkling lights outside on the patio. It was a smart move. The customers loved the charming touch.

Caleb had to admit, Addie was making her presence known at the Blue Bayou. She was a breath of fresh air, not only for the restaurant but for his life as well. She possessed such a positive vibe. Caleb had never met anyone like Addie. She was a mass of contradictions. Shy. Funny. Smart. Quirky. And as sweet as chocolate candy.

It had been a wise decision to open up a few evenings a week to test the response. The money they’d made this evening was impressive. He was learning as a businessman that it was all right to listen to other ideas and to incorporate someone else’s suggestions into the Blue Bayou. It made him a better owner, partner and boss. And he trusted Addie. He hadn’t really known her that long, but he had faith in her. And although he’d promised not to think of her romantically, they were clearly well past the line. The kisses they’d shared had been anything but platonic.

Addie came into the kitchen, interrupting his thoughts. She was gazing at him with a look of uncertainty etched on her face.

“What’s up?” Caleb asked. “Is everyone gone?”

“Not quite.” Addie shifted from one foot to the other. “My friend Chandra would like to come back here. I didn’t want to just bring her back without asking first.”

Addie’s close friend had been a patron this evening. He had watched the two of them earlier when Addie had stopped by her friend’s table. It was clear they shared a wonderful bond.

“Addie,” he said with a chuckle. “You’re free to bring anyone back here you like. We’re partners. Remember?”

A pleased smile lit up her face. “I wanted to give you a head’s up.” Addie bit her lip. “She said you look familiar to her.”

“Really?” he asked with a frown.

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