Mistletoe and Mochas: A Christmas Romance Novella (Hearts of Hollywood Book 2) by Bonner Lynnette

Author:Bonner, Lynnette [Bonner, Lynnette]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: contemporary inspirational fiction, contemporary, inspirational christian fiction, clean romance, Contemporary Romance, Love Story, Novella, Christmas Story, Christian Romance, inspirational romance, Inspirational Fiction, contemporary inspirational romance, Faith, christian, contemporary christian fiction, Christian romance series, Christian Fiction, Lynnette Bonner, Falling In Love, clean read romance, Love, Christmas Romance, inspirational, Women's Fiction, contemporary christian romance, Inspirational romance series
Publisher: Serene Lake Publishing
Published: 2015-10-13T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

“Ready?” Cannon stood and waited for Chelsea to join him.

They’d driven north and eaten at Chick-fil-A, and Cannon’s concern had ramped up with each passing minute. Chelsea had not been her normal talkative self. She was obviously more hurt by her Aunt’s actions and words than she wanted to let on. What she needed was a break from it all, and he was really glad they’d been able to find this segment of time to get away together.

He spoke as he held the door for her. “Do you think Havyn needs us to do anything for the wedding before we leave town?” A chill wind whipped up and scuttled down the sidewalk.

She shook her head and tucked her hands into the pockets of her parka, pulling her neck down into the collar. “No. I finished writing out the place cards the other night after work. I think everything is pretty set now until the rehearsal on Friday.”

He looked at her over the top of the car. “Good. We’re all fine then? You got someone to cover for you?”

She worked her teeth over her lower lip in a way that was becoming most familiar and endearing. “Yeah. But I didn’t tell Aunt Flo and I’m feeling a little guilty about that.”

“Is the person you asked competent and capable of doing the job?” He unclicked the locks and they both sank into their seats. He started the car to get the heat pumping, but didn’t put the car into gear. He looked over at her.

Her expression still held uncertainty. “Yes, it’s just that Aunt Flo is very particular and has always insisted that I be the one to do it.”

He narrowed his gaze. “What about training another person? Have you ever asked her about that?”

She nodded. “But she wouldn’t allow it.”

“Why not?”

Chelsea pressed her lips together and thought for a moment. Finally she said, “I’m not sure really. She just always expects me to.” There was so much exhaustion in the words, his heart nearly broke.

He reached over and took her hand, willing her to know he only wanted the best for her. “When was the last time you didn’t have to go back and close up again at night after working a full morning shift?”

She shook her head. “I don’t remember.”

He squeezed her hand. “Well we are going to Leavenworth and we are going to have a blast and you are not going to worry about what’s going on back home with the shop, understood?”

She grinned. “Getting a little bossy, aren’t we?”

He hoped she could see the depth of his concern in the look he gave her. “Only because I care about you.”

Her face turned a pretty shade of pink that emphasized the red of her hair. “Fine, Mister Bossy Pants. I’ll try.” Just then her phone rang. She dug it out of her purse and every part of her seemed to deflate. She let it ring two more times before she finally pressed the green circle on the screen and reluctantly lifted it to her ear.

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