Sweet Mistletoe by Elizabeth Bromke

Author:Elizabeth Bromke [Bromke, Elizabeth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Elizabeth Bromke

Chapter 20—Knox

Knox settled into a kitchen chair at his parents’ house, determined to get a reply out of CarolinaGirl. He’d promised his mother and sisters he’d stick around as much as possible while things returned to normal. It was easier now, with no party-planning, no visitors, no hubbub or chaos. He almost enjoyed hanging there. And Hickory loved it, too. Free rein of the beach and deep neck rubs from Shelby.

The dust had settled after the heart attack and the failed Christmas party, and now Bridger was resting upstairs where Betsy tended to him like a baby. And Shelby was on the phone on the back deck, throwing a ball for Hickory. And if CarolinaGirl was ready to pick back up and hear him out, then life was good for Knox.

And it would be great if he could regain traction with CarolinaGirl.

But she didn’t respond to his first text.

Then he sent a second message. Then a third.

There was no logical reason Knox should be so preoccupied with a girl he’d never met. Especially since he wasn’t interested in dating anyway. All he had needed was a date for the party. The party was over, and there was no new party on the horizon, so did he need CarolinaGirl anymore?

No.

But then, after his fourth plea, she responded.

Don’t worry about it! Things happen. No need to explain. Have a good one.

He frowned.

Actually, I do want to explain…

She spent no time replying now, as he could tell from the rippling dots on the screen. He narrowed his eyes on those little dots. Ready for the challenge.

You seem like a nice enough guy, but I am looking for something serious. Hope you have a good week. Happy New Year.

Well, that settled it. He wasn’t looking for anything at all, and much less something serious.

Thanks. You too, he answered, punching each letter like a thumbtack. But he couldn’t shake his curiosity.

And then, he decided to go to Sweet Caroline’s. He could go for a slice of boysenberry pie with a side of small-town gossip.

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