Puppy Love and Mistletoe by Merrillee Whren

Author:Merrillee Whren [Whren, Merrillee]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

The sparkly trim on Amelia’s red dress shimmered like the icicles on her Christmas tree. Scott stood transfixed as Amelia grabbed her wrap from the closet. She took his breath away, while his heart thundered. He had convinced himself that taking Amelia to the dance was something that wouldn’t affect him.

He should have known better.

He should have known the mayor’s request would lead to feelings he didn’t know how to squelch. Did he tell her how good she looked in that dress, or would that be treading on territory better left unexplored in a business environment?

Compliment her tree. That should save the day.

“You did a great job decorating your Christmas tree. Where did you get it?”

Amelia smiled. “Thanks. I always get one from a tree farm just east of here. You can cut your own or pick one that they’ve already cut. I usually pick a cut one.”

“I don’t have a tree yet, and Lily is bugging me every day to get one.” Scott helped Amelia put on her coat, her nearness making his heart beat even faster. “Thanks for the tip.”

“You’re welcome. I can give you a brochure for the place. I’ll have to look for it.”

“Great. We can do that when I bring you home after the dance.” He wasn’t sure how he was managing a normal conversation. “Are you ready to go?”

Amelia nodded as she picked up her purse. “As ready as I’ll ever be. Now I have to make sure everything’s in order at the rec center.”

“Will you need help?” Scott held the door open. “I’ll be glad to do what I can.”

“I won’t know until we get there, but thanks.” Amelia locked her door.

Scott hurried to open the passenger door for her. Did he dare mention that Lily helped him clean the car, making sure no stale French fries littered the floor? She was excited about her sleepover with the little girl down the street. He couldn’t help thinking about Lily’s insistence that he should kiss Amelia when he took her home. He couldn’t convince her that this was business, not a date. He was having a hard time convincing himself, but he had better keep that fact in mind. There would be no kisses tonight, no matter how tempting.

When they reached the rec center located near the town square, Scott parked his car by a side door. “Is this good?”

“Yes. Everything should be ready, and my assistant should be here any minute.” Her footsteps echoing on the tile floor, Amelia sashayed into the cavernous space, with a stage at one end and tables and chairs lining the walls.

“Who’s your assistant?” Scott squinted into the room, where emergency-exit lights sent up a caution signal as they glowed in the semidarkness.

“Lesley Ackerman.” Amelia went to a bank of switches near the main door and flipped them.

The room glowed like a living, breathing creature as mini Christmas lights glistened behind some kind of gauzy material. Giant paper snowflakes intertwined with more mini lights, and chandeliers made

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