Sweet Indulgence (A Charleston Harbor Novel Book 1) by Debbie White

Author:Debbie White [White, Debbie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Debbie White
Published: 2018-01-16T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

Jack drove them to the festival. Annie tried not to be nosey on top of being snobby, something that Mary accused her of. They were snuggled in the back seat and occasionally a giggle could be heard.

“I hope we can find parking close by,” Annie said.

Jack turned the corner and drove two blocks and pulled into a reserved parking spot. Annie shot him a look with widened eyes.

“It pays to know people,” Jack said, putting the car in park.

Annie smiled. “I guess so.”

Jack and Annie took the lead and walked about ten feet in front of Mary and Jeremy. Annie laced her arm in Jack’s, and stretching her neck a bit, began whispering. “What do you think of Jeremy?”

“Too soon,” Jack said.

“Do you think he’s hiding something?”

“Too soon.”

Annie knitted her brows together. “Is that all you’re going to say every time I ask you something regarding him?”

“Too soon,” Jack said, laughing.

Annie playfully needled him with her elbow. “I’ve got your too soon right here.”

“Let’s just enjoy the evening, eat a little food, listen to a little music, and get to know him.”

“Well, at least he took his hair down for tonight.”

Jack pulled her close. “Stop being judgmental.”

“Oh, great. I can add judgmental to the list of snobby and intimidating.” Annie frowned.

“Okay, guys,” Jack said, turning around and waiting for Mary and Jeremy to catch up. “Whatchya in the mood for?”

“I think we’ll just walk up and down and check it out,” Mary said.

Annie stepped around Jack and searched the area for a vacant table. “Meet over there,” she said, pointing to an empty one. “I’ll go save it now.” Annie headed toward the table.

Jack and Annie sat down and waited. After a few minutes, Mary and Jeremy joined them, loaded with paper bowls filled with food.

“Your turn,” Mary said, smiling.

“I’m going to the Cajun on Wheels truck,” Annie boasted.

Jack and Annie met back at the table, Jack arriving before her. She casually scanned the contents of his cardboard containers as she took a seat on the bench next to him. “That looks good,” she said, pointing with her chin.

“Some kind of Thai dish.”

“It smells lovely. Empanadas and Cajun shrimp,” Annie said, pointing to her own food treasures.

Jack turned around when he heard the sounds of an electric guitar tuning up.

“Mary tells me your uncle is Tad Stark,” Annie said, not realizing Jeremy had just taken a bite of his taco.

Jeremy, nodding his head, chewed quickly and answered. “Yes, he’s my dad’s brother.”

“So, you’re from Charleston?” Annie asked.

“Yes and no.”

Annie tilted her head. “Yes and no?”

“My father grew up here and then left Charleston after college. He met my mother in Italy.”

Annie exchanged looks with Mary. “I see. Is that why you are fascinated with Italy, because you were born there?” Mary kicked Annie under the table. “Ow!”

“Sorry, Sis.”

Annie rubbed her shin. “Do your parents live here now?”

“Yes, well not far from here. They live on Kiawah Island.”

Annie shot a look over at Jack. “Jack’s family owns a piece of that island.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.