Some Kind of Wonderful (Treasure Harbor Book 1) by Belle Calhoune

Author:Belle Calhoune [Calhoune, Belle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Belle Calhoune Books
Published: 2016-06-11T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

Ryan let out a groan as he laid eyes on his parents standing on the threshold of the library. Of all the awkward moments for them to enter the library. Talk about ruining the romantic vibe between himself and Lara. Alana Burton always dressed to impress and this morning was no different. She was wearing a brightly colored dress paired with fashionable sandals. Her ash blond hair was swept up in a top knot. Dressed in a polo shirt and shorts, his father appeared as if he’d just played a round of early morning golf at the country club.

“Ryan!” His mother called out. “What on earth are you doing here? I thought you’d be at work.”

“Mom, I have the day off.” He glanced over at Lara. Her face was crimson with embarrassment. “You remember Lara Callahan, don’t you?”

“Callahan!” her father grumbled. His wife jabbed him hard in the side.

“Lara!” Alana called out, walking toward Lara with her arms wide open. As Lara stood up Alana enveloped her in one of her infamous hugs. Ryan wasn’t sure whether Lara would come up for air or not. His mother had always harbored a soft spot for his childhood best friend. She hadn’t cared one little bit about Lara’s last name.

“You look fantastic, darling. Talk about turning into a swan. Full of elegance and such beauty,” Alana gushed.

Ryan wanted to interject that Lara had always looked fantastic, but he kept his mouth shut, not wanting to embarrass her any further.

“Thanks, Mrs. Burton,” Lara said with a smile.

“Call me Alana, please. We’re all adults now.” She turned toward her husband, who was still standing by the door. “Come and say hello, Paul. Remember your manners.”

His father stepped forward with halting steps. “Hello, Lara. I remember you and my son were as thick as thieves when you were kids. Nice to see you.”

“And you as well, Mr. Burton. I recall many a day playing hiding and seek in this very library,” Lara said.

His gaze swept over the coffee table and the journals. “What are the journals doing out of the safe?” he said in a thunderous voice. With his fair complexion and tendency to redden when he was agitated, his father was beginning to resemble a fully boiled lobster.

“I was showing the journals to Lara. She’s writing a series about the treasure and I wanted her to read about Drake Burton. In order to understand why he chose to hide the treasure, she needs to learn about the man himself,” Ryan explained.

“These are closely guarded family artifacts, Ryan,” his father said in a raised voice. “Who’s to say she doesn’t use this information to find the treasure?” His brows furrowed while his eyes sent out warning signs.

“I assure you I have no intention of hunting for the treasure.” Lara bristled. “My interest is purely from a journalistic standpoint.”

Alana moved closer to Lara and took her by the hand. “Lara, this isn’t personal. We’re a bit protective of the Burton legacy. And now that treasure hunters have invaded this town we have to be careful about our family artifacts.

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