Texas Wedding by Robards Thompson Nancy

Author:Robards Thompson, Nancy
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2012-03-08T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

They were spending a lot of time together.

AJ contemplated Shane’s offer to play basketball as she picked up another dirty pan and lathered it up with dish soap. But spending time together was how people got to know each other.

Even though he wouldn’t be in Celebration for the long-term, would it be so bad to enjoy him while he was here? Because one thing was for sure: they did seem to enjoy each other. For God’s sake, the guy spent his evening working with her rather than relaxing. Never had a guy gone to such great lengths to spend time with her. It was sweet.

She took a deep breath and gave herself permission to enjoy him. No expectations. Just live a little. Have some fun while he was here.

“That sounds fun,” she said. “I’d love to. In fact, how about if I pack us a picnic and we can eat in the park after we finish playing?”

But before he could answer, Pepper came swinging through the kitchen doors. “AJ, there you are. Oh, my God, you’re needed in the dining room. Immediately.”

“What’s wrong?” AJ demanded.

“Nothing is wrong.” A huge smile spread across Pepper’s face as she noticed Shane. “Well, hello again. We met in the park at the Taste of Celebration Food Festival.” She extended her hand, her urgency suddenly transforming into Southern charm.

Shane squeezed her fingers. “Yes, I remember. Pepper, right?”

Pepper shot AJ a coy look. “Good looks and a great memory. I vote we make him a new partner in the business. He did wonders in the dining room tonight. Darlin’, you definitely have skills.”

Seriously? Had Pepper really said that? AJ shot Shane an embarrassed glance and felt herself blushing on her friend’s behalf. “Okay, you said my presence was requested? Right now. Come on, let’s go.”

Pepper turned on her heel and led the way out of the kitchen. AJ shook her head and shot Shane a dubious look. At least he was smiling.

Given the look on Pepper’s face, AJ obviously wasn’t being called in for a public berating. Still...she wiped her moist palms on her pants, smoothed her hair and squared her shoulders.

She’d managed to finagle her way out of attending her debutante ball when she was in high school. Tonight, however, she was going to be formally introduced to society...ready or not. No, this time she was ready. It was on her terms and she couldn’t be more jazzed.

Or at least she thought so, until she stepped into the dining room and the members of the Women’s Club and their guests got to their feet and erupted into a round of enthusiastic applause.

AJ felt her cheeks burn. But not from embarrassment, from pride and passion that couldn’t be contained in her heart.

Somehow she knew as she watched the members of her community who had spent a fabulous evening together enjoying the food she’d prepared with love, that everything would be okay. This was where she was supposed to be, this was what she was supposed to be doing.

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