The Lure of Love by Mona Ingram

Author:Mona Ingram [Ingram, Mona]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Tags: Contemporary, Romance
Goodreads: 15751096
Published: 2012-06-25T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Craig was getting up from the table when Brooke entered the dining room the next morning.

“Hi!” she greeted him. “What are you up to today?”

He clutched his stomach. “Don’t say ‘up’.”

Brooke empathized with him. She wasn’t fond of small aircraft either. “You’ll enjoy it, Craig. You really will. Besides, Jamie’s the best pilot around, and I’m not saying that because she’s my boss.” She looked out the window. “Look, it’s beautiful weather. Perfect conditions.”

“Hi Craig.” Billy appeared out of nowhere. His words were directed toward the film maker, but had eyes only for Brooke. “Finished already? I thought maybe we could all have breakfast together.”

Craig looked longingly at the chair he’d just deserted. “I’d like that, but I promised Jamie I’d go up with her.”

“Too bad. Why don’t we all get together tonight, then?”

Craig nodded. “Sounds good.” He looked out at the Beaver and spoke in an undertone. “If I’m still alive that is.”

Brooke laid a hand on his arm. “You don’t have to go, you know. Jamie would understand.”

At the mention of Jamie he brightened. “No, I have to try. Flying is everything to her and I promised her I’d give it a shot.” He gave them each an unconvincing smile. “See you later.”

Brooke turned to Billy. He looked right at home today in jeans and a stylish plaid shirt. “Looks like we’re having breakfast together. Was that what you had in mind?”

“It sure is. He looked up as Matt entered the dining room and looked around. “Here’s Matt.” He gestured him over. “Come and join us.” He pulled out a chair and Brooke sat.

Matt paused. “I’m supposed to be meeting Leeza. Have you seen her?”

Brooke nodded. “I got some coffee from the kitchen this morning and she was buzzing around in there.”

Billy stopped in the act of sitting down. “You’ve been here for a while?”

She lifted her shoulders. “I worked for about an hour. It’s a good time to get things done.”

Billy smiled his approval. “That’s my girl.” He settled in.

Matt looked back and forth between them. “I didn’t know you two…” His words tapered off as Leeza appeared. His dark eyes lit up and it was Brooke and Billy’s turn to exchange knowing glances.

“Morning everyone.” Leeza had taken care with her appearance this morning. Soft slate eye shadow enhanced her dark eyes, and Brooke thought she detected a hint of blusher on the chef’s cheeks. Matt was looking at her as if he’d never seen her before. She sat down and their server was at their table immediately. They ordered a carafe of coffee and a pot of tea and re-hashed last night’s baseball game.

“Let’s talk about the elephant in the room.” Billy placed his hands flat on the table. “We all want to.”

The other three smiled and relaxed.

“You mean Brooke’s idea,” said Matt, glancing toward the Office Manager. “Leeza told me about it.”

Billy leaned forward eagerly. “So what do you think Matt? What’s your professional opinion?”

“Well at first I thought it sounded like a bad fit with the resort, but now I don’t think so.

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