Love Redone in Hidden Harbor (Island County Book 2) by Karice Bolton

Author:Karice Bolton [Bolton, Karice]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bulldog Press
Published: 2016-02-17T00:00:00+00:00

“A new record,” I said, collapsing into the chair with Sophie right next to me. “Two hundred and sixty-nine arrangements delivered in the last four days. Thank heavens for high school students always needing extra cash, and I couldn’t have done this without you.”

“Oh, please. You would’ve found a way.” Happy lines formed around her eyes, and I was excited for what I was about to do.

She had no idea and no expectations. I’d always paid her hourly, but that was changing starting today. I opened the calculator on my laptop and typed in the gross amount and figured out a nice percentage for her. Moving forward, she’d get a percent of the gross on every holiday. I opened my bookkeeping software and typed in the figures and hit print.

“You can go grab the check off the printer,” I told her, smiling. “If you have enough energy and I’ll sign it.”

“You know, I’m not sure I do,” she giggled, slowly standing. “Do you think there’ll be any more customers coming in?”

“Probably. There are always a few stragglers on Valentine’s Day, but I’ve totally got them covered. You can take off.” I opened up my email and scrolled through quickly before glancing over at Sophie.

“Hey, sweetie. I know you’re tired, but I think you might have made a mistake.”

My brows shot up, feigning surprise. “How so?”

“I think you added a zero or something.” She smiled, shaking the check in front of me.

“No. That’s right. I switched you from hourly to a percentage of our take.”

Her hand dropped to her side. “Why would you do that?”

“I couldn’t have gotten through this without you, and I’ve finally gotten everything to a place where as long as I can, I will.”

“I can’t accept this check.”

“Yes, you can and you will.” I stood up and gave her a hug.

“You have no idea what this does for me.” She held it to her chest. “Sometimes I ask myself why I stay on the island when I could make so much more in Seattle, but I love it here. It’s my home and I’d gladly work ten jobs if it meant I got to stay with my family and friends.”

“Don’t thank me, Sophie. You’re an incredible person, and I wish I could do even more. You’re so worth every penny and more.”

She shook her head. “We’re still trying to pay off my dad’s hospital bills and this will help so much. My stepmom will be beside herself.”

My heart squeezed into itself. Of course Sophie would give it away. That was just who she was. She had a heart of pure gold.

“Seriously, no more thank-yous. Just go pick up something delicious from Norma’s and, at least, enjoy one meal you’re not having to cook for everyone.”

She gave me another squeeze. “Are you sure you don’t need me to stay?”

“I’m a hundred percent certain.” I grinned, bringing my email back up.

“Okay, I’ll see ya this weekend.” She bolted out the door as my eyes landed on an email I had stopped expecting.

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