Simply Austin by Gina Robinson

Author:Gina Robinson [Robinson, Gina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781974682126
Amazon: 1974682129
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2017-09-12T18:30:00+00:00

I had my fitting the next morning in my hotel room after Austin and I signed the paperwork sealing our deal. I sent him out to hang out with the guys. I was sure he would have been happy to stay and help—he actually liked measuring and sewing and talking costumery. He even offered his assistance and support. But I didn't need him in the peanut gallery egging Malcolm and Beth on. I had my hands full as it was with the two of them flirting shamelessly. They'd been out late together last night. Now suddenly I was turning into mother hen and worrying. My, how the tables had turned.

It soon became apparent that I hadn't been imagining things. Beth and Malcolm very definitely were attracted to each other. Like, zing! Chemistry in spades. Love at first sight? If not love, major infatuation. I had never seen Beth like this. But if she was happy, I was happy, if somewhat stunned. Maybe Beth had found her lovely Scot too?

Okay, it was early days. But even a vacation romance would be something for her to celebrate.

Usually Beth was the one carefully scrutinizing the newcomer and checking out how they took measurements, making sure they didn't screw up. She had a steely, unnerving way of watching and commenting about the person with the tape measure in their hands and their method of using it. Ask Austin about his first experience taking my measurements under Beth's watchful eye. This time, she was the one who was nervous.

I had never seen her tremble in the slightest when she measured anything or anyone, no matter how challenging. Measuring was second nature to her. But now, under the eye of an award-winning designer—an attractive, charming designer—she was as nervous as an apprentice again.

Malcolm watched her with the steely, appraising eye that was usually Beth's purview. And it was pretty obvious that the appraising wasn't all about the way she took measurements. I stood stock-still, afraid to breathe and cause anyone to mess up. I was just the dressmaker's dummy in this new love equation. And it was almost as if they'd forgotten I was there.

Eventually, they relaxed with each other. But measuring me became a game, a way of flirting. Beth and Malcolm teased and bantered and argued while they took a zillion measurements. I argued, pointlessly, again, that I was already the most measured woman in the world. Beth had every measurement she needed already. But they were having too much fun to listen to me.

"You've lost a little weight since your accident," Beth argued. "We want everything perfect for your wedding. You want this dress to fit like a glove, don't you?"

I grumbled. "Don't get too attached to this thinness. If nature has its way, I'll soon be back up to fighting weight again."

"Then we'll make adjustments," she said, patiently and happily, sounding as if making adjustments, of all things, would actually be fun. Well, it was certainly another way to spend time with Malcolm.

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