Hawaiian Masquerade (Destination Billionaire Romance) by Rachelle J. Christensen

Author:Rachelle J. Christensen [Christensen, Rachelle J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Gelato Publishing
Published: 2016-07-03T05:00:00+00:00

15

Pika sold out of his first truckload of coconuts Saturday by noon, and Derek felt like Hiaka, the mountain god of Kauai, was smiling on him—until he saw Pika’s cousin drive up with another load of coconuts. Derek groaned and rubbed his shoulders. The art night at Hanapepe had changed things for him. With a shot of confidence, he’d researched the galleries and gift shops on the surrounding islands and figured out how much money it would take to do some island hopping. If he could get his photos into more shops, he’d be that much closer to his end goal of working full-time as a photographer.

Derek looked at the pile of coconuts in the neighboring truck and turned to Pika. “Hey, bro, I’m ready to head out. Is your cousin going to help you chop?”

Pika pointed at the cash box under Kima’s watchful eye. “You sure you want to miss out on the extra dough?”

“Remember that girl I was telling you about? I’m taking her and a friend to Waimea today. Then we’re all coming to the fish fry tonight.”

Pika narrowed his eyes. “You really think she’s prettier than Lailani?”

Derek shrugged. “Guess you’ll have to find out for yourself.”

Pika chuckled and smacked him across the back, causing Derek to stumble among the debris in the back of the pickup. “Go on, then. That way when she sees me after looking at your ugly mug all day, she’ll think she’s really in paradise.”

Derek rolled his eyes and hopped out of the pickup. “See you later, man.” He hustled to his car while smiling at the tourists with a grin so broad they quickened their step to see what they were missing.

Derek was glad that Lexi had won the bet so he could take her out on an official date, and he was even happier that Pika’s mom fried up the best mahi-mahi on the island. When Lexi made the bet, she was probably envisioning a heated plate with a sprig of parsley and a dainty side of rice that cost as much as three of his turtle pictures combined. Derek’s stomach rumbled just thinking about Kima’s special combination of spices, coconut, and fine bread crumbs coating the freshly caught fish. Not only would the meal cost a fraction of the price as an expensive restaurant, he’d have a chance to show Lexi another side of Kauai.

Derek texted Lexi to let her know he was off early from work. Since he was already in Princeville, he offered to pick the two friends up on his way down.

Taking Gracie to get some souvenirs. Can we meet you in Hanapepe at 2?

Mild disappointment accompanied the text because Derek was curious to see where Lexi lived, but he didn’t press the issue. It was probably a good idea. He was sweaty and dirty from chopping all morning, and lunch and a shower were prerequisites to the beginning of his date with Lexi. He texted Lexi his address and wondered what she might think about the run-down shack he called home.

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