What Emma Craves by Amanda Abbott

Author:Amanda Abbott [Abbott, Amanda]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, azw3
Publisher: Amanda Abbott
Published: 2015-07-15T23:00:00+00:00

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Pete and Emma walked into The Mayfair at eight twenty-five. Meeting the guy and girl they’d run into at the airport for breakfast hadn’t been Pete’s first choice this morning, but Emma wanted to do it, so he was game. After their discussion last night, he was happy Emma had been in a good mood after her run and had wanted to interact with others. It wouldn’t hurt to get to know some people here.

“This is so cute,” Emma said as they entered the restaurant.

The place looked like a café on the outside, whitewashed wood like the intake area, with shuttered windows open to the elements, but once inside it had a sports bar vibe. There was a big bar separating the two spaces. To the left were booths and various TVs mounted on the walls. To the right there were small, cozy round tables with lazy ceiling fans oscillating overhead. Big double doors were open to a covered veranda, which continued the café feel.

Most of the patrons were on the deck having breakfast.

“We’re out here!” a voice called.

“They’re on the porch,” Pete said as he placed his hand on the small of Emma’s back and steered her toward the doors. A few couples were seated around tables inside, but the restaurant wasn’t full by any means.

Once they reached the table, Emma pulled out a chair. “Thanks for inviting us,” she said as she sat. “This is lovely. The view is fantastic.”

Pete sat in the other chair. Antonio reached over to shake his hand. “Nice to see you, man,” Antonio said. “Glad you guys could make it.”

“It’s good to see you guys, too,” Pete said as he gazed out over the railing. Docks and a little marina sat about thirty feet from the restaurant. Right next to it was the beach. “This place is ridiculously nice.”

“Right here is the tip of the island, and the resort takes advantage of all the angles,” Antonio told them.

“How was your first night here? Did you guys sleep well?” Charlotte asked.

Emma cleared her throat. “I did. The beds are so comfortable, I almost didn’t get up for my run this morning.”

“We got in late last night,” Antonio said as he leaned back, draping his arm over the back of Charlotte’s chair. “So we’re a little tired. But I’m a natural early riser. No matter what time I go to bed, I always get up close to dawn.”

“He does.” Charlotte nodded. “And I’m just the opposite. I could sleep all day.”

“And sometimes you do,” Antonio kidded.

“How long have you two been together?” Emma asked. “If you don’t mind my asking.”

“We’ve been dating about eight months,” Antonio replied. “Give or take.”

“Yeah, this dude is hard to pin down.” Charlotte gestured at Antonio with her thumb. “He goes through his share of women, let me tell you. I’m hoping to last for a few more months, at least, but we shall see.” She laughed, her voice easy and content. “I’m enjoying the ride while I can. Isn’t

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