Sympathy for the Devil (International Bad Boys Book 4) by Hunter Kelly

Author:Hunter, Kelly [Hunter, Kelly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, Bad Boys
ISBN: 9781940296852
Publisher: Tule Publishing Group
Published: 2014-10-08T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

“What do you mean you invited Bree over here for drinks on Friday?” Eli asked of his lovely lady wife, and Caleb paused, a fork full of brown rice and flavorings halfway to his lips. Eli had a fork full too, because Zoey was trying out rice salad recipes on them. This one had red chili, parsley and ginger in along with the rice. It was better than the others, but it still wasn’t good.

“I mean I texted her and asked her here for drinks on Friday afternoon,” Zoey repeated. “Friday afternoon being the time of the great Jackson food and drink fest, is it not? You know, that time when you and your brothers get together with more friends and co-workers than could comfortably fit into several back yards?”

“Yes, but—”

“Is there anywhere in this conversation that I’m saying that you have to go out of your way to be nice to her? Bree sent me a list of a dozen photographers and offered introductions to any that I found appealing. I’d like to talk to her about the various choices and options available. Maybe I’d even like to show her some costumes and see if she can pare down that list a little more. I really do not understand your dislike for her, Eli. Help me out here.”

But Eli couldn’t do that and not betray his brother, thought Caleb grimly, before setting his fork back in the bowl. “I invited her too.”

Eli shot him a quick sideways glance and half the makings of a frown.

Zoey’s smile came swift and bright. “Did she say she’d come?”

“I hope she’ll come. She’s thinking it through.”

“Tell her to think yes,” said Zoey. “What else does this salad need?”

“You mean besides less brown rice?” Caleb wasn’t entirely sure why they needed rice salad in the first place. They never had before.

“The rice is there to soak up all the alcohol people consume. The rice stays. I am a conscientious host.”

“You could always try being a little less conscientious,” Caleb offered.

“Nope. I am a conscientious beast. I’m also a realist. I know I’m a rotten cook.”

“Really?” said Eli as Caleb choked on his amusement.

Eli thumped him hard between the shoulder blades by way of helping a brother out.

“They’re your friends.” Zoey eyed them both sternly. “What do I have to do to make them eat this?”

“Cook the ginger and chili on the BBQ with some olive oil and soy sauce, toss the cooked rice on at the last minute and swap the parsley out for chives,” Caleb suggested. Never let it be said that Justine Jackson hadn’t taught her boys how to prepare food.

“Genius.” Zoey was all smiles. “The job’s yours.”

“Thanks,” he muttered dryly.

“I’m willing to grate the ginger and chili for you. And chop the chives. And cook the rice.”

“I’m grateful?”

Both he and Eli watched as Zoey and the remains of her latest rice salad attempt disappeared up the stairs. “I indulge her because I love you,” he told Eli and meant every word.

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