The Calico Cat by Amanda James

Author:Amanda James [James, Amanda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bombshell Books
Published: 2018-06-02T22:00:00+00:00

16

A Change of Plan

Seriously, I never thought grape growing could be so interesting. By the time we get to Pendeen, having stopped to look at seals and cormorants on the way at Portheras Cove, I feel like I could almost do the job myself. Louisa has told me lots about what the business involves and right at this moment I wish myself in her life. Have you ever done that? No matter how much you’re enjoying your own life, when finding out about someone else’s, you unexpectedly feel like theirs is more interesting.

It could be a case of the grass is greener, but if you had asked me yesterday on a scale of one to ten how interested I was in finding out about the business of vineyards, I would have said two, possibly three, given that I do like drinking wine quite a lot. But then I would have assumed that you meant vineyards outside this country, of course. I think the fact that it quite unusual to grow grapes here adds to the interest factor.

We stop just a little way inland from the cove and Louisa says, ‘There’s Pendeen Lighthouse just up round the headland if you fancy a look? We’ll be able to see the coast all the way towards Sennen now the clouds have gone, I shouldn’t wonder.’

‘That sounds like a good idea, but I worry that you won’t find a bed for the night given it’s the height of the tourist season.’

I have an idea that came to me not long ago, but I’m not sure it should be voiced. I’m getting too trusting of late, Caleb proved that, and it’s not like me to go out of my way to be so sociable. I do rely on my instincts though, and logic of course. Logic is very useful, I find.

I watch Louisa’s mouth twist to the side. ‘Yeah, I think you’re right,’ she says and looks at her watch. ‘It’s going up for six now, and by the time we’ve been up to the lighthouse and wandered round, I don’t fancy my chances. Pendeen isn’t the largest place in the world after all. Still, I have slept out under the stars before now. Quite like it really.’

Instinct prods me. ‘Look, say no if you like, but as you know, I have accommodation for tonight. Since my friend and I have parted company, there is a spare room booked at the place I’m staying. I keep forgetting to phone ahead and cancel these rooms,’ I finish, hoping that I haven’t made her feel uncomfortable.

She doesn’t look at all uncomfortable, in fact the opposite. ‘Oh, I assumed that you would have just the one double room given that you and he were… Sorry, please forgive my direct manner. It does get me into trouble, sometimes.’ Now she does look uncomfortable.

If I wasn’t sure about kindred spirits before, I am now. A burst of laughter builds in my chest and I allow it freedom. Louisa’s face turns red, so I say, ‘Oh, don’t be embarrassed.

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