Wedding Date in Hot Springs, Arkansas by Annalisa Daughety

Author:Annalisa Daughety [DAUGHETY, ANNALISA]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-62029-632-5
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2012-10-15T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 19

Reagan McClure: JUST LEFT THE SPA. HOPE MIAMI IS NICE. YOUR MOM OFFERED TO KEEP THE KIDS NEXT FRIDAY SO WE COULD HAVE A DATE. DOES THAT WORK WITH YOUR SCHEDULE? (Text message sent September 29, 3:02 p.m.)

Chad McClure: GLAD YOU’RE HAVING FUN. MIAMI IS RAINY. NEXT FRIDAY SOUNDS GREAT. LOVE YOU, BABE. SEE YOU SOON. (Text message sent September 29, 3:15 p.m.)

Violet pulled a pan of cupcakes from the oven. “Here’s the first batch from the bakery kitchen.”

“The first of many,” Reagan said. “And they smell amazing.”

“Thanks. While I wait on them to cool, let me show you what I have in mind for the rest of the shop.” Violet motioned for Reagan to follow her to the counter that held the cash register.

“Can I just say that I think this is a terrific setup? You have so much space behind the counter, and having a station to ice cupcakes and an oven and everything right there…I think people will love it,” Reagan said.

Violet nodded. “I was afraid it would be weird at first because customers will literally be able to see the whole process. But I think it will go really well. In the afternoons, Shadow will work the register while I do any baking or icing. But mostly I’m going to try and get several batches baked each morning before I open.”

“What time?”

Violet sighed. “I’m thinking we won’t open until ten. And then I’ll probably stay open until seven. It might all depend on the season.”

“Good plan,” Reagan agreed.

“I’ll be closed on Sunday and Monday.” She glanced over at Reagan. “Do you think that’s a bad business decision?” Being closed on Sunday was very important to Violet. She didn’t like the idea of having to miss church for work, and she didn’t want to have employees that had to make that kind of sacrifice either. The sales she might make just weren’t worth it.

Reagan shook her head. “It sounds like a smart idea to me. I totally get where you’re coming from. I’m sure there are others who might disagree, but I think it is probably the best choice for you. Besides, I’ll bet Saturday will be one of your busy days and you’ll be glad you have Sunday and Monday to recover.”

Violet nodded. “That’s what I’m guessing. I visited one of my favorite cupcake shops in Little Rock a couple of weeks ago and asked them some questions. Their hours are nine until six, which I guess could be a possibility for me in the winter. And they told me Saturday is so busy sometimes they actually sell out.” Violet couldn’t imagine her cupcakes selling out, but it was a nice dream.

“Have you settled on a name yet?”

Violet groaned and shook her head. She’d been brainstorming names for two weeks and was finding it one of the toughest decisions of her life. “I need something simple. Something that looks good on the sign out front. Something that’s fun.” She shook her head. “I’m having a terrible time deciding.

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