Night of the Living Wed: by Laura Durham

Author:Laura Durham [Durham, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 0999149474
Amazon: B076JFQMZG
Publisher: Broadmoor Books
Published: 2017-10-25T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

“Did you enjoy your spa treatments?” Stuart asked as he took a bar stool next to mine in the Frontier Tavern.

“My massage was heavenly,” I said, leaning back against the rustic slat-backed stool and letting my long hair hang down my back. I’d actually blown out my hair after the spa and curled the ends under with a curling iron, something I rarely bothered to do.

Kate leaned across me and held out her arm. “Take a whiff. I still smell like peppermint and lavender.”

“Where is the rest of your crew?” Stuart asked after politely sniffing Kate’s arm.

I craned my neck around to take in the restaurant. Dark wood and brown leather wing-back chairs mixed with rustic cane chairs gave the casual dining room a more relaxed feel than the rest of the resort. Spread out on three levels, the restaurant was separated by short staircases and white wooden railings that ran the length of the room with yellow patterned wallpaper adding the only color to the masculine design. Even though it was still early in the evening, savory smells filled the air and made my stomach growl. Aside from some fresh fruit and nuts in the spa, I hadn’t eaten since breakfast. I was looking forward to an early dinner and, I hoped, an early bedtime.

“They must be on their way,” I said, taking a sip from my glass of crisp Sauvignon Blanc. “So is life in Bedford Springs always this tranquil?”

Stuart sighed. “Always. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a gorgeous resort but the town can be a bit sleepy.”

I looked at Stuart. He was probably a few years younger than me so I could imagine that a small, mountain town wouldn’t be exciting for a twenty-something. “But being catering director is a big deal.”

“It is.” He nodded. “And it’s been an amazing experience, but I have my heart set on working in New York or DC.”

“That would be a big change,” Kate said.

Stuart leaned over. “To be honest, I’m ready for a big change. I went through a bad break-up a month ago, so a change of scenery would be wonderful.”

I put a hand on his arm. “I’ll keep my ears open for any openings in DC.”

Kate bobbed her head up and down. “Me, too.”

Stuart squeezed both of our hands. “You two are the best.”

“Do you mind if I ask you something random?” I said, taking a sip of wine.

Stuart ordered a glass of wine for himself and loosened his blue necktie. “Fire away.”

I swiveled my chair to face him. “Who assigned our rooms?”

He gave me a puzzled look. “That’s usually done by our front desk. I requested that your rooms be on the same floor, and I flagged you for a suite upgrade since you’re the boss lady.”

Kate took a swig of her red wine. “You know she’s going to make us call her that now.”

I ignored Kate. “So the actual room numbers weren’t assigned ahead of time?”

Stuart shook his head. “Not by me. The front desk

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