Mosquitoes and Mistletoe by Ren Holly

Author:Ren Holly [Holly, Ren]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: gay romance
ISBN: 9781644050415
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Published: 2018-12-04T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

“I HOPE you’re staying warm on this cold December day,” the radio announcer said ironically before switching to “White Christmas.” Andrew whistled along happily. Anna was using her day off to help him make Grinch truffles for the kids visiting the island. Each one featured a small heart-shaped sprinkle on top that he hoped appeared three sizes too small.

“I’m skeptical,” Anna confessed, eyeing one of the neon-green lumps with concern.

“They are vanilla,” Andrew promised. “I just added food dye.” He glanced at her, amused, before adding, “I was wondering why there weren’t any missing yet!”

“I don’t always eat all of your desserts,” she huffed, tossing one of the truffles into her mouth. “Oh, these are good!” she managed to say with cheeks full of food.

Andrew swatted at her playfully. “No eating while we’re baking!”

Anna sighed dramatically. “That’s the only reason I’m here!”

“The truth comes out!”

“Just kidding.” She grinned. “I really came to ask about the Garrett situation. Have you made any progress?”

Andrew looked at her with an expression that said Girl, you don’t even know.

“Tell me!” she pleaded. “Last I heard, you were still heartbroken and unsure.” Anna loved hearing the island gossip. Everyone did. What else was there to do with spotty Wi-Fi, poor phone service, and no television? Hike with the mosquitoes?

“There was a late-night beach rendezvous,” Andrew offered vaguely, trying not to grin like a fool. “It’s mutual now.”

“A Christmas romance!” Anna squealed. “How exciting! Is it official?”

“Well….” Andrew hesitated. “We didn’t really give it a title.”

“Maybe you should talk about it. It’s nice to know that you’re on the same page,” she advised. “And nothing heals the heart like a boyfriend for Christmas.” There was an ornery twinkle in her eye.

“That’s terrible!” Andrew scolded. He decided to change the subject. “Did I hear that someone special was coming to the island for Christmas?”

“Oh, a wealthy family has rented the whole island. They come every year. I think they are arriving today.”

“They reserved the whole island?” gasped Andrew.

“Oh yeah.” Anna nodded. “The Oberhaus family. I think some of them are investors or something.”

The color drained from Andrew’s face. No, it can’t be. “Is one of them an Ace Oberhaus?” Andrew asked.

Anna considered it for a moment. “I can’t remember….”

Suddenly Bridget came rushing back into the kitchen. “The Oberhauses are here,” she fretted. “But I’m expecting a call about their Christmas dinner. It has to be ferried over. Can you two go greet them?”

“But I’m off today,” Anna sighed, “and that involves carrying heavy luggage.”

“Andrew?” Bridget begged. He hesitated, having seen Bridget lead new guests around on a welcome tour. She also directed suitcase drop off like a sergeant general. Andrew wasn’t sure he could do it. He glanced at Anna pleadingly.

“Okay,” Anna groaned. “We’ll go, but I’m clocking in.”

Andrew dusted the powdered sugar off his fingers and followed Anna down to the pier. He was on high alert. His ex, Ace, was an Oberhaus. Andrew desperately tried to convince himself that there was no way Ace was part of this Oberhaus family.

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