The Nantucket Inn by Pamela M. Kelley

Author:Pamela M. Kelley [Kelley, Pamela M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Piping Plover Press

When they walked into the Club Car, the hostess, a very pretty, younger woman with long dark hair and a perfect glowing complexion, came right over to them and gave Philippe a hug.

“How’ve you been? Your favorite table just opened up. I can take you right over.”

Kate smiled. Apparently the Club Car was one of Philippe’s favorite restaurants too.

“Great to see you again, Olivia. Do you know Kate Hodges?”

The younger woman smiled and looked as though she was trying hard to place Kate, but failed.

“I’m local, but just recently moved back to the island. It’s nice to meet you,” Kate said.

“You as well!” Olivia scooped up two menus and led them to a pretty corner table, with pale blue cushions and a white tabletop. It was a small restaurant, but not too crowded. Kate preferred to come in the off-season. During the summer, all the restaurants along the pier were packed, as tourists went there after getting off the ferries.

“Andrea will be right with you to get your drinks order.” Kate noticed a brief moment of hesitation flash across her face, but Olivia smiled as she walked off, so she didn’t think anything of it. Until she saw a very pretty blonde girl walk their way and then stop short and go back into the kitchen. A minute later, a different waitress, with short, dark hair came to their table.

“Good evening, I’m Penny, and I’ll be taking care of you tonight. Can I get you something to drink?”

Kate ordered a chardonnay and Philippe got a Dewar’s and water.

“I thought Olivia said Andrea was going to be our server. I noticed another girl coming over here first, and then she went back into the kitchen. Isn’t that strange?”

Philippe looked a bit uncomfortable. “I think that may be because of me. I was a regular here for a while, more so than I am now, and I dated a few of the waitresses. Andrea was one. She’s a lovely girl, but she wanted to be a little more serious than I did.”

Kate considered that as Penny returned with their drinks and set them down. She told them the specials for the night and then Philippe put in an order for the grilled local oysters with cilantro butter for the two of them to share. They both decided on the roasted cod with hazelnut romesco for their entrée. Penny took their menus and returned a few minutes later with a basket of hot bread and butter.

“Did you date Olivia too?” Kate asked. The hostess seemed unusually friendly and her eyes had lit up when she saw Philippe.

“No, she’s a bit young for me.” He paused and then added, “She does keep inviting me to her parties though. We know a lot of the same people, and she does throw a good party.”

Kate ripped a piece of bread in half and spread butter on it.

“What are you doing this weekend?” Philippe asked as he reached for the bread.

“Probably starting to move my things to my mother’s friend’s house.

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