My Twist of Fortune by Rayne Piper

Author:Rayne, Piper
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-02-04T00:00:00+00:00

How did I not think about this when Hank mentioned the cooking school? I grab vinegar, oil, and all the spices and herbs I’ll need.

When I return, Hank is chopping the lettuce. “Tell me about this salad dressing that will secure our victory.”

I glance around and pretend as though someone might be able to hear us and steal my recipe. “About two years ago, I went on this diet, and all the low-calorie salad dressings were awful. So I did some research and started making my own. The diet wore off, as they always do.”

“They always do,” Hank says with a chuckle.

“But I continued to use them because at least they cut calories still and they tasted really good.”

He places the lettuce into a bowl. “I can’t wait to taste it.”

With that declaration, nerves consume me. Jeff liked my salad dressings and that’s saying something, but my mother-in-law always said they tasted homemade. I wanted to pull my hair out and say, “Because they are!” I mix the ingredients together and set the bowl in the fridge because I need it to chill as long as possible for the flavors to come out. At least the herbs are fresh, which will help the flavor come out faster.

Hank and I work side by side. He tells me about his dad and taking over the contracting business. I try to steer clear of talking about the kids because that leads to talking about Jeff. I can’t help but feel boring because unless he wants to know how to make homemade Play-Doh, I don’t have much else.

“Do you feel like Sunrise Bay has changed at all?” he asks.

“A little bit. I mean, it’s taken on a very different look. More modern.”

He nods. “You should come to the town meeting next week. They’re talking about tearing down the old fishing wharf because Art Billings died last year. Before he died, the place was getting pretty run down, but no one has maintained it since he passed. My son’s friend’s dad wants to buy it and build it into a tourist attraction with boats that go out on the water. Then the fishing boats could use it too.”

“Art Billings died?” He was a good man. He had no family to pass his company down to and I’d always hoped he’d find someone he trusted enough to sell it to, but I guess he didn’t.

“Yeah, his health had been declining for years. But the whole town is torn on the issue. Cameron—that’s my son’s friend—his dad is really pushing hard though. I think we can all agree that an increase in tourism comes with both the good and the bad.”

“That’s true. You think of the money it can generate for the town’s businesses, but I’m sure our small-town feel will suffer at the same time.”

“That’s why you should vote. You are a resident again.”

“Technically, I’m not. I’m living with my parents.”

“Did you change your license to an Alaskan one?”

“Yes.”

“Then you are. Come on. We’ll go together. Really get this town talking.

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