Eve's Christmas Wedding by Caroline Mickelson

Author:Caroline Mickelson [Mickelson, Caroline]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: General Fiction
Publisher: PublishDrive
Published: 2016-10-19T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Eve stared at Kris as if she'd just spoken in Swedish instead of English. Could this day get any stranger? First she and Hunter had been whisked to the North Pole, via a sleigh no less, and now she was being recruited to help Santa's niece stage a Christmas Central break? Oh, no. She shook her head emphatically. "Not a chance."

Kris grabbed onto her arm, her eyes filled with hope. "But it's the perfect plan, don't you see?"

Eve extracted her arm from the other woman's grip. "Actually, I don't see how eloping will do anything other than cause more problems than you already have."

Kris sank back in her chair, resignation clear on her face. "You're probably right."

A wave of sympathy rolled over Eve. Dealing with a miserable bride-to-be wasn't something she was used to. "I am right, but believe me, I'm sorry about it. I think the only justifiable reason to elope is if none of your family approves of you and Kyle marrying. But they do approve, right?"

"They do." Santa's niece looked forlorn. "But I had my heart set on a beach wedding."

"You can still have one. Don't give up hope." Her sympathy kicked into overdrive. "Listen, Kris, there is a difference between eloping and planning a destination wedding. Trust me, the first you don't want any part of. But we can find a way to get Santa Claus to come around on the idea of a beach wedding. I'll help."

Kris stood and began to gather the tea cups. "Thanks anyway, but it's going to be impossible to get Santa to see my side of things. The wedding is going to have to be here at the North Pole."

Eve bit her lip while a thought crystallized in her head. Maybe Kris was on to something. "Wait, Kris, I think I have an idea."

Kris, tea tray in hand, turned around. "What kind of an idea?"

Eve got to her feet, feeling suddenly energized by where her train of thoughts was headed. "You're telling me that Santa doesn't listen when you tell him how much you dislike the idea of a big, traditional Christmas wedding?"

Kris nodded. "It's like he didn't hear a word I said."

"Now I want you to think carefully. Did Santa specifically say that he didn't like the idea of a wedding in Hawaii?"

"I don't think so. Not in those exact words. Where are you going with this?" She returned the tea tray to the table and came to stand beside Eve.

Eve smiled. "Have a seat." Once Kris was seated, Eve sat across from her. "Tell me what appeals to you and Kyle about the idea of being married in Hawaii."

Santa's niece didn't hesitate. "That's easy. It's the whole spirit of aloha that's attractive to us. From what I understand, the word aloha is Hawaiian for peace, compassion, mercy, and affection. What better way to start our marriage than in a relaxed, peaceful atmosphere?"

"All things any married couple should want to cultivate."

"Exactly. It seemed so perfect. In theory, anyway."

Eve studied Kris for a long moment.

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