Last Summer on Christmas Island by Amie Denman

Author:Amie Denman
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises ULC
Published: 2023-04-26T17:16:24+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

“I DON’T KNOW if you saw this on our website or not, and I’m sort of hoping it’s a surprise,” Quentin said as he walked Jordan down a long row of shops inside the hotel. He stopped and pointed at a store with a Christmas tree in the front window. Everything was red and green and glittered and “Joy to the World” spilled through the open door. “Does it make you feel more at home?”

Jordan smiled at the crowded window display. The tree rotated and was so weighted down with ornaments, garland and lights, he was amazed it didn’t fall over. Under the tree, a red-and-green train hurried around a circular track. One of the ornaments caught his eye—a sailboat in serene shades of blue and ivory. It seemed like an island of peace on the garish tree.

“It’s open year-round,” Quentin continued. “Guests love it.”

“I can understand why,” Jordan said. “Guests at the Great Island always admire the lobby tree that’s decorated all year long.” Although the one in the corner of the lobby at the island hotel was tastefully understated most of the year, only wearing glittering ornaments in December.

“At the end of this hallway, there’s an exit to the putting green and the bocce lawn, and it’s also where guests can catch the shuttle to the ski lifts in the winter and other outdoor adventures in the summer. I hope you’re looking forward to trying those out,” Quentin said. “It’s good to see everything we have to offer here so you can better assist our guests. We insist that all our employees, from the housekeepers to the concierge desk, try at least two of our hosted activities during their first month of work.”

“Only two?” Jordan asked with a smile. “Violet’s probably going to want to try them all.”

“She’s adventurous?”

“She’s here with me now, isn’t she?” Jordan asked.

“Good thing. You wouldn’t want to make a life-changing decision without your partner by your side. That kind of thing never turns out well.”

It occurred to Jordan that he hadn’t had to ask anyone’s opinion or permission in years. He didn’t need to call anyone if he was working late. Never had to sit through a movie or a dinner he didn’t like just to appease someone. He could trade in his car, repaint his house or get a pet without consulting anyone. It was his life. Just...him.

Of course he usually talked to Violet about everything. She helped him pick out most of his clothes. Had gone with him to the mainland to buy a used car. He smiled, remembering coming back on the ferry with the car and feeling like a million bucks. Violet had been his first passenger.

He never needed Violet’s permission, but he liked it. And he trusted her. Would she be impressed with the Great Valley Hotel? If he asked her flat out what he should do and begged her to be truthful, would she tell him to take the job and grab the opportunity?

“I suggest you start on the adventuring tomorrow afternoon,” Quentin said.

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