Beyond Believing_An Inspiring Story to Awaken the Heart by D. D. Marx

Author:D. D. Marx [Marx, D. D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B073VQ3G7N
Publisher: Beyond Dreams Publishing Group
Published: 2017-10-17T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

(Finn)

Finn, change of plans. Tristan and I have an emergency back in LA, so we are driving back now. My cousin Olivia is at the house and will fill in for the tasting. She flew in last night and was still asleep when we left. She doesn’t have a car, so she will be there all day. I left her a note that you are coming. Have fun.

I re-read his text to ensure I didn’t get the time wrong when she returns, looking a little disheveled but adorable.

“Take two. So, sorry about that; it’s very nice to meet you. I got in late last night, so I am not up on all the details. Please, fill me in and let me know what I can help you with,” she says as she escorts me into the kitchen. It’s a large, bright space. Crisp white walls with a chef grade Viking stove and two sinks, one in the island and another farm house sink on the back wall. It has large cabinets, painted black, a marble counter top, and a large side by side Sub-Zero fridge.

“What a glorious home. I’m not surprised; Garrett helped design my restaurant. He is bloody talented,” I say as she takes me through a tour of the rest of the home.

“Yes, we consider ourselves lucky to have such talent in our family. I have yet to get him to Chicago to put the final touches on my condo, but he’s practically a celebrity, so I cut him some slack. He’s just a little busy,” she replies as we arrive back in the kitchen.

“Well, I’m assuming you haven’t seen his new space.” I pull out the floor plan. “So, today I’m hoping to get the menu finalized since we’re only a few days out. I brought some samples with me. I have them in warming trays out in my van.”

“Can I help you bring anything in?” she asks.

“No thanks, I’m good. I just need a taste tester.”

“Can I get you something to drink?”

“Well, most of these go very well with red wine,” I say, realizing I could use a glass of wine to take the edge off. I’m taken aback by my nerves. I’m flushed. My hands are a little sweaty. My body is having a physical reaction I wasn’t prepared for. She is lovely and not at all what I was expecting. Not that I was expecting anything. It feels different. One I haven’t had with a woman outside of a staff member, well, since Christine passed. I need to pull it together. I am borderline unprofessional and feel like I’m all thumbs.

“Well, you know what they say. You can’t drink all day if you don’t start in the morning. But since you’re the foodie, I’m thinking you’d be better at making this decision. Garrett has a wine closet; should we pick something out?”

“Let’s do it.” We head over to the wine closet and I scan the shelves and selections, and spot a bottle of Layer Cake.

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