The Fairy-Tale Matchmaker by E. D. Baker

Author:E. D. Baker
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2014-10-15T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Cory didn’t have any plans for the next day other than to put her mother’s nagging out of her mind. It had preyed on her all the way home and kept her awake long into the night. She knew she shouldn’t let it bother her, but it soured her mood and made her snap at Noodles when he nibbled her toes, something that didn’t usually bother her.

Cory was pouring milk on her bowl of mixed grain and nuts when her uncle stopped by the kitchen to say good-bye. He had gotten up early and already eaten his breakfast.

“When did Mother and Grandmother stop fighting?” Cory asked him.

“They didn’t, as far as I know. They were still at it when I left.”

“Poor Grandfather,” said Cory. “I’m sure he has to listen to that kind of thing all the time.”

Micah shook his head. “Don’t feel sorry for him. I think he’s gotten good at tuning it out. It just becomes so much background noise after a while. So, what are you doing today?”

“Looking through the paper to see if anyone wants help with a project, I suppose,” said Cory. “I am meeting a lot of interesting people this way.”

Her uncle leaned down to give her a kiss on her cheek. “In that case, I hope something good turns up.”

Cory waved as Micah left the room. She was reaching for the paper he’d left on the table when she heard the front door close and her uncle begin to whistle a tune. “I’m glad someone around here is happy.”

Cory frowned when she opened the paper. Another picture of Santa Claus crowned the front page. Underneath it was an editorial saying that Santa Claus had no right to complain about the paparazzi. Public figures as prominent as Santa should expect to be under public scrutiny all the time, even when they were on vacation.

Cory didn’t agree. As far as she was concerned, everyone should have some time to relax without anyone pestering them. She was studying the picture when it occurred to her that what Santa needed was something more private, like a vacation home. And she knew precisely which one. It didn’t take her long to write a message.

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