Operation Valentine (Hazel Oaks Resort Book 1) by Kelsey McKnight & Sarah Fischer

Author:Kelsey McKnight & Sarah Fischer [McKnight , Kelsey & Fischer , Sarah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, romance
ISBN: 9781953647269
Publisher: Tule Publishing
Published: 2021-01-24T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVEN

Nat

Nat was at the resort bright and early the next morning with a shiny, new to-do list. She wanted to talk to Mina and start setting up the salsa room so she could get the romance back on track. She’d emailed a couple instructors the night before and one had gotten back to her. They were all set for seven o’clock. While she didn’t think it would happen so quickly, there wasn’t a lot of availability for the instructor in the days leading up to Valentine’s Day, so she would take whatever she could.

Now, to break the news to the couple.

Instead of putting the class on a schedule, she thought it would be much more romantic to have Marvin invite her. She pictured him writing her a lovely note asking her to join him for the evening. In order to orchestrate that, she thought it was best to have a meeting with Hudson. He had said he wouldn’t be at the resort for another hour. So, with the patience of a gnat, she sat in her office, creating a shopping list to best transform the study.

She was running through it one last time when her landline rang. Before answering, she thought of chocolate, garlic bread, and stargazer lilies. She’d read in a book that if you thought of something that made you smile before you answered the phone, it would sound like you were smiling to the person on the other line.

“This is Natalie Keller, head concierge at the Hazel Oaks Resort, how may I assist you today?”

“Miss Keller, it’s George Sutton here. How are you doing this fine morning?”

Nat instantly sat up straighter as if he could actually see her in the office. “I’m doing just fine Mr. Sutton. And yourself?”

“Well, I can hear that pep in your voice, Miss Keller, so I’m already doing better.”

“Terry mixed up a new blend of coffee, and it’s really getting me energized for the day.”

“Ah yes, I always start my day with at least two cups, but if the blend at Hazel Oaks is as good as you say, I’ll have to get a bag or two.”

“I can certainly sort that out for you if you’d like?”

“Yes, please do. Anyway, I’m glad to hear you’re well. Now, tell me, how are the Kents doing?”

Nat wasn’t sure how to answer. On the one hand, he really did care and he seemed genuinely concerned about their happiness. On the other, it was really none of his business about their marriage. True, it was technically none of hers. Oh, this whole thing was such a mess. She figured she’d mention what activities they were doing and not necessarily the emotions or the fragile state the marriage actually seemed to be in.

“They’re all set up for private salsa lessons tonight, and they went on a nature walk yesterday. Sir, did you know there was a wishing well about three miles from the resort? It’s this old stone setup and just truly amazing.”

“I was wondering where they got to.

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