The Brynthwaite Boys - Season One - Part Two by Merry Farmer

Author:Merry Farmer [Farmer, Merry]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-07-05T16:00:00+00:00

Flossie

“And you’re certain a dozen boats will be enough?” Jason asked, watching himself in his full-length mirror as Flossie straightened his waistcoat and made certain his tie was in order. She still couldn’t look at certain of his ties without blushing after the use they’d been put to last week.

“A dozen for the house party guests,” she confirmed, “plus two for staff. Yes, that should be more than enough.”

She arched a brow at him as he studied his reflection, uncertain about what he saw, if his frown was any indication. Flossie didn’t know what he was fussing about. He was a fine, handsome man in an expertly tailored suit. His hair was carefully brushed and he’d only just shaved. The surge of pride she felt in his appearance was matched only by the complete bafflement in his reluctance to approve of himself. Although since the incident with the ties, they were finding odd ways around that.

“I believe we may have observers to our game this afternoon,” he said, catching her eye in the mirror. “After Bronson came back from setting the buoys for the prizes this morning, he reported that word was spreading about the competition.”

“As well it should,” Flossie grinned. “It’s an excellent idea for an afternoon’s diversion, if I do say so myself.”

He returned her bold comment with a saucy smirk and a spark in his eyes. “It was your idea.”

“Precisely.” She grinned from ear to ear.

It had indeed been her idea to lure the house party guests to the hotel with a boating competition. A dozen rowboats had been commandeered for teams of guests to man as they raced through a roped-off area of the lake at the bottom of the hill from the hotel, collecting tokens that would earn them prizes. She had initiated the idea and Jason had run with it. Between the two of them, it had grown into an entertainment that had the house party and half of Brynthwaite buzzing. It was exactly the sort of collaboration that sent Flossie’s heart soaring.

“Coat,” Jason ordered, standing straighter and holding his arms out to his sides.

“Coat?” Flossie fetched Jason’s ever-present coat from its hanger on the wardrobe door, but she hesitated. “Sir, it’s quite warm outside today, and you’ll be on the lake. Are you certain you want to wear this old thing?”

He fixed her with a look that was equal parts scolding and sheepishness. “Flossie. In the entire time that you’ve known me, have you ever known me to leave this apartment without that coat?”

“No, sir.” She met him sass for sass. “And in the entire time I have known you, I have never seen you as relaxed and in control of yourself as you’ve been lately.”

His confidence slipped. “For now,” he said. “But if that confidence should fail….”

Flossie sighed and shook her head. Honestly. If Jason didn’t start trusting himself soon, she wouldn’t be responsible for what she would do about it.

She shook out the coat and crossed behind him, holding it up so that he could slip his hands into the armholes.

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