Charleston Harbor Novels 1-3 by White Debbie

Author:White, Debbie
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Debbie White Books
Published: 2019-02-07T16:00:00+00:00

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“So, that’s the house, what did you think?” Annie said, leading them outside.

“I loved it. What’s that little structure going to be?” Patty said, motioning toward the cement foundation and the beginnings of the framework.

“Oh, that,” Annie said, stumbling for words.

Lilly and Patty tightened their mouths and focused on Annie.

“A cottage, more like a guest house,” Annie said with a shaky voice.

“Oh, well, why didn’t you just say that in the first place? I think that’s a great idea. After all, you live out here in the boonies. It would be nice to offer a place for someone to spend the night, instead of traveling those narrow and dangerous roads home,” Grandmother said.

Annie laughed. “You’re too funny, Grandmother. Well, I guess that’ll mean you and Auntie won’t mind staying over a time or two?”

“Sounds lovely,” Auntie said.

“Ladies, why don’t you come with me?” Jack held out both of his arms.

Annie watched as he led them to the picnic table. She turned toward Paul. “Family, you got to love them, right?”

They both entered the house. “Chair rails in the dining room?” Paul asked.

Annie nodded. “Yes, for sure. And in the downstairs half bath, I think white beadboard would be nice,” Annie added.

“Okay, I think I have all of your requirements. We’ll get it done. And listen, Jack’s been a trooper in all of this, especially after what he’s been through. I tried to get him to back off a bit, but he wanted to be involved up until the end.”

Annie shook her head. “He’s a man, isn’t he? You guys are so stubborn.”

“We’ll be finishing up the cottage but probably after you move in. The landscapers are due out here next week. I told them a hundred times to not chop any trees down. They gave me their word.”

“Okay, and what about for the yard space?”

“We’re going with Bermuda grass for the front and back, azaleas, hawthorns, and roses. Did you want anything else?”

“Yes, I’d love a mock orange, a butterfly bush, and some lavender.”

“You got it.”

“I better get out there and rescue Jack. He’s a saint, but it takes being more than that sometimes when dealing with Grandmother.” Annie winked.

“I’ll just give my respects and be on my way.”

Annie plopped down on the bench beside Jack.

“Everything go all right?” he asked.

“Better than all right.” She dropped a sweet kiss on his lips.

“I’m starving, let’s eat.” Jack opened up the basket and began distributing sandwiches.

Annie chewed her sandwich as she gazed at the impressively built home they’d be soon sharing. The color of the front door matched the shutters, and the white trim made the grey siding pop. Then it donned on her that something was missing. “Jack.”

“Yes?”

“Window boxes.”

He drew his attention from his sandwich and looked at the house. “Darn!” he said slightly disgusted.

Annie turned toward him. “Why do you sound so aggravated about putting up some window boxes?”

Jack sighed. “Not aggravated about putting them up, honey. Aggravated because you read my mind. While we were waiting for you, I noticed the same thing.

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