The Way the Story Goes by Samantha Chase

Author:Samantha Chase [Chase, Samantha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Samantha Chase

On the other side of the yard, Austin took a long pull of his beer and listened as his cousin Peyton talked about her potential plans for updating the restaurant Pops left to her. She had already successfully assisted in updating another restaurant in town—The Mystic Magnolia—and she was finally feeling ready to take charge of her own place.

“It all sounds amazing, Pey,” he told her. “When do you think you’re going to get started?”

“Honestly? I’m not sure. I would love to be able to close down and completely renovate the entire place—you know, rearrange the space and give it a total makeover—but… I don’t think I can.”

“Why not?”

“For one, it would be really expensive to do. I’m sure I could get a loan to cover it, but I hate the thought of being closed for such a long time. And there’s no way I would do work while still being open to the public.”

He nodded. “Yeah, I don’t think the Board of Health would allow that either.”

“Exactly. So for now my plan is to go in and do some small changes—a little paint, some new tables and chairs, nothing too crazy—and then in a year or two, maybe open someplace completely new that’s all mine from the get-go.”

“Wow! So would you buy property and build?”

“Definitely. I look around town and I know there are places I could buy, but…I don’t know…I have this vision in my head and I have for a long time and I’d love the chance to bring it to life.”

“I get that.”

“And hey…you know I’m going to come to you for the design,” she said with a broad grin.

“You just say the word and I’ll be here when you’re ready.”

“Does this mean you’re staying in Magnolia for good?”

“Um…”

“Because it would be very cool if you moved back,” she said. “It’s been way too long since we’ve hung out, and now that you’re dating Mia Kingsley, I’d really love to get together. Her books are amazing and I’m a little starstruck right now.”

That made him chuckle. “Any time you want to come by, just let me know. I’m sure Mia would love to get to know you too.”

“Oh my God! Do you think so? Really?” she asked excitedly. “I would be so nervous!”

“Peyton, trust me. Mia’s very down-to-earth and easy to get along with. Has anyone introduced you to her yet?”

“What? Oh…I mean, no. I was too freaked out earlier. Maybe later on you can introduce me, if that’s okay.”

Reaching out, he hugged her as he laughed. “Of course it’s okay. Whenever you’re ready, just come and get me.”

“Thanks, Austin,” she said, relaxing. She looked just beyond him and smiled. “Hey, Mom!”

Austin inwardly groaned.

“Hello, sweetheart,” Georgia Bishop breezed over, looking like she belonged at some sort of regal tea party rather than her grandson’s birthday party. She looked over at Austin with a serene smile. “Hello, Austin. It’s good to see you again.”

He gave her the obligatory kiss on the cheek. “It’s good to see you too.

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