The Bungalow by the Beach in Sunny Shore Bay (Sunny Shore Bay Book 3): Escape to the British seaside with this hilarious, feel-good romance by Imogen Payne

Author:Imogen Payne [Payne, Imogen]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2021-07-03T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

It’s about ten o’clock when I wake, and my eyes dart blearily around the unfamiliar room, wondering where I am for a few confusing moments. Where’s Scott? After the haze of dreams fades, I remember what happened. And then I wish I hadn’t.

Groaning, I burrow beneath the duvet, trying to block it all out. But I can’t hide under there forever, much as I’d like to. Instead, I bundle myself up in my dressing gown and pad out of the box room. I can hear Granny Ethel cooking up a storm in the kitchen, and by the herbal fragrance wafting through the bungalow, I reckon she’s baking up a batch of lemon and lavender cookies. The scent makes my mouth water, but I’m a woman on a mission this morning.

I storm through the hall toward my bedroom. Normally, I cannot stand the thought of confronting anyone, I don’t even leave bad reviews for naff restaurants, but this is the final straw. Everything in my life is going down the pan, I’ve lost it all - my boyfriend, my career is hanging by a thread, I’ll be damned if I lose my room too! Resolute, I burst straight through the door and into the room without knocking.

‘Hey!’ A deep, voice cries out in shock.

‘Oh my God!’ I gasp and cover my mouth, then my eyes - there’s a man stood completely naked in the middle of the room! ‘What are you doing?’ I squeal, hands in front of my face.

‘What are you doing?’ He retorts back. ‘And who on earth are you?’

‘I’m the owner of this room!’ I announce boldly, still shielding myself from the view. ‘So I suggest you get dressed pronto, pack up your stuff and make yourself at home in the spare one.’

‘Ethel didn’t mention a previous owner,’ the stranger replies. ‘You can look now, I’m decent.’

Gingerly, I uncover my eyes, and another gasp escapes me. It’s Ben!

‘Ben!’ I almost shout his name at him, breathless from embarrassment and utter surprise.

‘Ava!’ He says, seemingly just as flabbergasted as me. ‘I didn’t recognise you with your face hidden and cheeks all flushed. Although, perhaps I should be the one who’s blushing, considering the circumstances.’

‘I’m not blushing!’ I bite back, though my hot cheeks would beg to differ. ‘Why are you naked in my room?’

‘I’ve just had a shower, of course.’ He gestures to the towel that’s wrapped around his waist. While that part of him is now well and truly concealed, his muscular torso is on full display, glistening with droplets of water. I fight not to stare, but it’s hard to tear my eyes away. ‘Don’t worry, I don’t make a habit of wandering around nude, I swear. And besides that, it’s my room. And you should have knocked on the door before barging in.’

Well, he’s got me there. But I feel too flustered and prideful to apologise. ‘What are you even doing here?’ I demand to know, in a sharper tone than I meant to.

‘I’m renting

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