Chris by Cheryl Wright

Author:Cheryl Wright [Wright, Cheryl]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-05-15T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Three

“First we eat, then we get down to business.”

Charlotte placed a meal in front of each of the committee members for the fundraiser, then one for herself. She sat next to Chris since that was the only empty seat available. He was certain Lizzie planned it that way.

The table was a little crammed, and her thigh pushed gently against his. It felt nice. Better than nice in fact. Cosy.

“This is fabulous,” Chris said, glancing at Charlotte. “Where did you learn to cook?”

Lizzie stared across at him. “Charlotte,” she said pointedly, “Is a trained pastry chef. Her food is amazing.” She smiled across at her niece, but her glare toward him sent daggers.

“I’m not surprised,” he answered, savouring every mouthful. “This is delicious.”

He surveyed the roast beef on his plate. Not only did it taste delicious, it looked amazing. “Thank you,” he said to both women. “I have no idea what I would have eaten tonight. Nothing as wonderful as this, that’s for sure.”

Charlotte blushed. “You are very welcome,” she said, obviously embarrassed at the fuss. “But it’s nothing. A roast is one of the easiest meals of all to make.”

“It is very good,” Sheriff Chase Callahan added. “Best I’ve ever had. Not that yours is bad, Lizzie,” he quickly added.

Chris grinned. Lizzie was touchy about her cooking. Always had been.

“Just eat the damned food so we can get on with it,” Lizzie demanded.

There was no more talk. What Lizzie demanded, Lizzie got. Most of the time.

After the dishes were cleared away, dessert was served. Strawberry cheesecake with cream on the side. While Charlotte served dessert, Lizzie made coffee for everyone.

“Right. We’ll start the meeting while we eat dessert,” she said putting the last of the coffees on the table. “First I’d like to thank everyone for coming, and special thanks goes to Charlotte for the delicious meal.”

“Here, here.” Several people spoke at once. They were all in agreement about the meal.

Chris moved his leg even closer to hers, in a personal acknowledgement. Charlotte’s eyes opened wide, then she smiled at him.

“First on the agenda,” Lizzie brought him out of his revelry. “Missy Callahan has offered to be the entertainment, along with her backing crew.” Lizzie looked around the table. “Any objections?”

No one would object, Chris was certain. Missy was an amazing singer.

“No? Good.” She scribbled something on the paper in front of her. “Next, Charlotte has offered to cook a three-course meal. The community hall has a commercial kitchen, so that won’t be an issue.” She looked down at the paper again. “I have included the proposed menu on the agenda. Please read it, and then we’ll vote.”

“Wow, amazing,” Chris said, reading the list of food. “I’m definitely going to this,” he said, licking his lips.

Lizzie laughed. “You’re going anyway. You’re on the committee, remember?”

Chris felt the heat move up his face. What was he thinking?

When Charlotte was around he didn’t think, couldn’t think. She was getting inside his head, which was not part of the plan.

He had always been so level-headed, a clear-thinker.

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