Autumn at The Cosy Cottage Cafe: A heart-warming feel-good read about life, love, marriage and friendship by Rachel Griffiths

Author:Rachel Griffiths [Griffiths, Rachel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-08-18T05:00:00+00:00

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Dawn descended the stairs quietly. She was sure she’d heard voices when she’d got out of the shower. She had moisturised then dressed as quickly as she could without getting moisturiser all over her clothes. Her regular jeans were all too tight now, so she’d pulled on a pair of grey linen trousers with an elasticated waist and a loose black tunic top.

At the bottom of the stairs, she paused. She could definitely hear Rick speaking to someone. Her heart jolted. Was he on the phone again?

She marched into the kitchen, about to give him a piece of her mind, but found Allie at the kitchen table unloading a large basket.

“Allie!”

Her friend turned and smiled.

“Hey, sweetheart. How’re you feeling?”

“Better. Yes, much better, thanks. What are you doing here? Gosh… that sounded terribly rude and I didn’t mean it like that. I was just surprised.”

Allie laughed. “Well that’s for Rick to explain.”

Allie turned to her husband.

“This is your surprise. I asked Allie if she’d have time to prepare us a nice lunch for today, seeing as how it’ll be our last bit of peace and quiet for a while.”

“You weren’t too busy?” Dawn asked Allie as she took in the number of foil containers and various bowls on the table.

“Of course not. I mean, we’re always busy but Jordan is working today and he’s enlisted Max to help him out. Which freed me up to do this for you.”

“That’s so kind of you.” Dawn smiled.

“Rick is paying me for it, so…” Allie’s cheeks coloured.

“I bloody well hope he is. You have a business to run, you can’t keep giving stuff away, you know.”

Dawn crossed the room then gave her friend a hug.

“And Rick… This is so thoughtful of you. Thank you so much.”

The aromas coming from the table were making her mouth water, even though she hadn’t long had breakfast.

“I must be getting better. My appetite seems to be returning with a vengeance.”

Rick came and stood next to her then slid his arm around her waist.

“I’m glad to hear it. I’ve been so worried about you.”

He kissed the top of her head and she leaned into him.

“I think everything you need is there, Rick. I’ve written down some warming instructions, although everything can be eaten cold if you prefer. Oh, and I’ll just pop the ice cream in the freezer.”

“Thanks, Allie.”

“And you’re all sorted for collecting the children from school today?”

“Yes, I’ll get them. I’m quite enjoying being able to do the school run. It’s amazing what you miss out on because of work.”

Allie nodded.

“I’ll see you out then.”

Rick escorted Allie to the door and Dawn eyed the food on the table. It was still early, so they couldn’t enjoy it yet, but it was certainly a lovely surprise.

“What time do you want to eat, my gorgeous wife?” Rick entered the kitchen. “I don’t know about you but I won’t be able to wait too long.”

“I’m so glad you said that. Shall we give it an hour though?”

“An hour maximum.”

“What do

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