Before We Kiss (Fool's Gold Romance) by Susan Mallery

Author:Susan Mallery [Mallery, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2014-06-01T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER ELEVEN

“I DON’T HAVE TIME,” Dellina said as she opened the big box that had just been delivered to her place. It was the last of the items for the goodie bags. She had to say that Sam had good taste. The clients would be thrilled, but jeez, putting them together was going to be a lot of work.

“You have to come,” Taryn told her. “We’re all having lunch with Lark and you won’t want to miss it.”

“I don’t but look at this.”

Her dining table was covered with forty empty large gift bags. Dark blue for the men and a metallic-red for the women. Twelve bright yellow bags lined the kitchen counters.

“I have to fill everything and it’s not as easy as it sounds. The children’s bags are all different, based on their gender and ages. I have to do the name tags and put in the tissue, then stuff them all. There are also some last-minute phone calls and a meeting with the hotel manager.”

Taryn tilted her head. “All I’m hearing is a buzzing sound. You have to eat. Come have lunch with Lark.”

Dellina tucked her hands behind her back. “She scares me,” she admitted in a low voice.

Taryn grinned. “A believer now, I see.”

“Yes. She’s very sweet and funny, but the stuff she talks about. It’s not right.”

“I agree,” Taryn said. “Poor guy. I don’t know how he survived his family.”

Having his ex then write about him in a tell-all disguised as a self-help book hadn’t been good, either, she thought.

“Just say yes,” Taryn said. “You know you want to be there. I’ll help with the bags later.”

“Seriously?”

“No, but I can send someone over.”

Dellina laughed. “That’s more like you.” She hesitated. “What time?”

“Twelve-thirty. Margaritaville. When you spend a lot of time with Lark, you need access to tequila.”

“I’ll be there,” Dellina said. “Now leave me to my work.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

Two hours later Dellina hurried into the restaurant. She was only a few minutes late, but she didn’t like not being on time. The good news was she’d finished all her calls and was nearly ready for the weekend party. With Sam helping her with her billing, she was going to be in good shape financially. Which made this project a win for her. Not that she would celebrate until it was over. She wasn’t one to tempt fate.

“May I help you?” the hostess asked.

Before Dellina could ask about her party, there was a burst of female laughter in the back of the restaurant.

“I’m pretty sure I’m with them,” she said. “I’ll find my way.”

Sure enough, her friends lined both sides of a large table. Taryn and Larissa sat on either side of Lark. Felicia, Patience and Isabel had joined them, along with Bailey and Consuelo. The only empty chair was directly across from Lark.

Dellina glanced at Taryn, who smiled innocently while motioning to the seat.

“We saved this for you,” Taryn murmured.

“Gee, thanks.”

Lark smiled at her. “Dellina. It’s so nice to see you again. Reggie and I enjoyed our dinner so much.

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