Escape to Oakbrook Farm_A wonderfully uplifting romantic comedy by Hannah Ellis

Author:Hannah Ellis [Ellis, Hannah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-08-07T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 25

Josie didn’t even bother messaging Amber on Monday morning, just set off for the Reading Room after she’d walked the dogs. It had become a regular meet-up.

“Sam called me again on Friday night,” she said as she plonked herself down on a beanbag. She ruffled Kieron’s hair when he toddled past her.

“That’s sweet,” Amber said.

“Right after I left the pub,” Josie added, carefully monitoring Amber’s reaction. “Literally as I stepped outside.”

“That’s good timing.” Amber reached to wipe Kieron’s nose, and Josie wasn’t sure if it was just a ploy to avoid eye contact.

“That’s exactly what he said!”

Tara gasped dramatically and glared at Amber. “Did you message him?”

“I was wondering the same,” Josie said. “How did he know exactly when I was leaving?”

“Anyone could’ve messaged him,” Amber insisted. “Why do you assume it was me?”

Josie shrugged. “Seems like something you would do.”

“I was sitting right next to Tara. She’d have seen if I messaged Sam …”

“I don’t watch you that closely,” Tara said. “It was definitely you, wasn’t it?”

“No.” Amber laughed, and Josie couldn’t tell if she was lying or not. “It’s so cute that he calls you, though. Does he know when he’ll be back yet?”

“He said it should be next weekend.”

“Has he asked you on a date?” Tara asked.

“We haven’t arranged anything yet. He’s not sure when he’ll be back.” Josie assumed they’d have a proper date as soon as he got back, like he’d promised before he left.

“Only another week,” Amber said. “It’ll fly by.”

It didn’t, though. The week seemed to drag on and on. The closer it got to the weekend, the slower time seemed to go.

In the Bluebell on Friday night, she was subject to more teasing about the darts incident. It was actually quite comforting to be teased by the locals. She felt like part of the community.

“I’m going home,” she said after a fun evening chatting with the girls and the other locals, who were becoming more familiar to her. “Keep an eye on Amber,” she said to Tara. “Let me know if she’s Sam’s spy!”

“I’m not messaging him,” Amber said adamantly. She laid her phone on the table and held up her hands. “I did speak to him earlier, though. He’ll definitely be back this weekend. I invited him over for a drink tomorrow night, but he said he already has plans.”

“What plans?” Tara said eagerly.

“I don’t know,” Amber said. “He was being a bit coy but I presume he’s planning on taking Josie on a date!”

“That’s a bit presumptuous,” Josie said. “I might be busy.”

Tara smirked. “Busy sitting in front of the TV with Annette?”

Josie couldn’t help but laugh as she reached for her bag. Her evenings were pretty quiet these days, not that she minded. She said her goodbyes and headed for the door.

When she was outside, she peered in the window at Amber. The phone was still on the table, and she held her hands up again when she saw Josie checking up on her.

When Josie set off towards Oakbrook, she had her phone in her hand, waiting for it to ring.

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