The Lodge at Whispering Pines by Melissa R L Simonin

Author:Melissa R L Simonin [Simonin, Melissa R L]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Melissa R. L. Simonin
Published: 2015-08-13T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

We greeted Monica, the employee who was manning the check-in counter.

“John and Annette won’t be in for the next several days,” Miles told her. “Call Amanda and tell her we need a sub for the check-in counter, until they return.”

“Yes sir,” she said.

We went through the gate in the counter and inside our office. Miles sat down at the computer and checked email while I sorted through mail.

“Anything requiring our immediate attention?” asked Miles, as he turned away from the computer.

“No. How about you?”

“Nothing that can’t wait,” he said, and looked at his watch. “I’ll call Xander, and you call Jenny. If she can’t meet right now, we’ll tell her John and Annette’s news later.”

“We’re between lunch and dinner, so it’ll probably be fine,” I said. Bringing up the contact list on my phone, I pressed her number.

“Hi, Jenny. You busy? Okay, good. We’re in the office right now, so why don’t you and Xander join us. Yeah, he’s on the phone with Miles. He’s telling him the same thing. Great. See you in a bit.”

I pressed the end button on my phone, and Miles did the same.

Soon there was a knock at the door. Miles rose from where he sat behind the desk, and ushered in our friends.

“Go ahead and have a seat,” said Miles, indicating two chairs. Miles sat beside me on the small couch that was larger than a chair, but smaller than a loveseat. It was just right for the two of us.

“So what’s going on, guys?” asked Xander. “And have you seen John and Annette anywhere? They’re not answering their phones.”

“Yes, actually. They came to see us this morning,” said Miles.

Xander and Jenny looked puzzled.

“The good news is, you guys both have your own rooms now. You don’t have to share anymore,” I said.

“Why? What happened?” asked Jenny, concerned. “Where are they?”

“We’ve no idea,” I said, and looked solemn.

Xander’s forehead was creased, and he looked at Miles and waited for him to explain.

Miles looked at me, and I couldn’t help smiling.

“So just forgo the torture then?” he asked me.

“Yeah, sure,” I said. “You do the honors.”

“What?” Xander said, very confused. Jenny was giving us a narrow-eyed look.

“John and Annette were married this morning.”

“What?!” exclaimed Xander. He clutched the sides of his head, and Jenny was stunned.

“The couple formerly known as John Turner and Annette James, are now Mr. and Mrs. John Turner,” I smiled.

“You’ve got to be kidding!” Xander practically exploded. His hair was standing on end.

“Anika’s telling the truth,” Miles said, smiling as I put my arm around him, and squeezed.

“I can’t believe they didn’t say anything!” said Jenny. “I knew Annette was acting funny… I never dreamed…”

“They’ve been together a long time,” I said. “Longer than we have. I can’t imagine waiting as long as they did.”

“I wonder what their families will say,” said Jenny.

“They don’t know yet,” I replied. “Hopefully they’ll understand. What’s done is done though, and John and Annette are really happy, so… I hope their families are understanding.”

“Man, I just can’t believe this,” said Xander, his eyes huge as he tried to process the news.

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