What If I Stay: Home to Hearts Bend | Book Three by Rachel Hauck & Mandy Boerma

Author:Rachel Hauck & Mandy Boerma [Hauck, Rachel & Boerma, Mandy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sunrise Publishing

Back at work, and she was still smiling from the Fourth weekend. From the last three weekends, really. She’d danced with Ben. Won a three-legged race with Ben. Acquired the inn. Kissed Ben. Sigh. Cami still buzzed at the memory of his lips.

She felt like a different woman when she was with him. She felt like herself.

Then Sunday had come with real world realities. More showings of her condo and helping Annalise with Vicki’s wedding. The country star had finally agreed on a theme, colors, and menu. Annalise said it felt like a rock star accomplishment. But to Cami, she still looked tired, not her usually bubbly self.

The move to Indy was becoming more and more real. Astrid had texted Monday before 7:00 a.m. that Ben’s contract was ready to sign. Once he signed the offer, the Akron paperwork would happen almost automatically.

When Cami arrived in the office a little before eight, she emailed the contract to Ben with a soft personal touch. “I had fun this past weekend.”

He emailed back right away. “Give me a few days to go over this. Ben. P.S. I had a great time with you.”

She smiled. All over. Right down to her Louis Vuitton–clad toes.

But she had Akron work to do. The inn could wait. Top of her list was to invite Astrid to join her in Indy. Cami wasn’t sure she could do the job without her.

“Sorry I’m late.” Astrid came in with her iPad and a mocha and took the seat across from Cami. She said that every week.

“You’re not late.” Cami’s reply every week.

Astrid smirked, her blonde hair, pinned up on the sides, swaying as she shook her head. “How was your weekend? Did you see Ben? You must’ve, because you’re smiling.” Astrid made a face, peeking over the lid of her mocha.

“I always smile.”

“Not like that.” Astrid pointed to Cami as she set her coffee down. “Did you go over the résumés I sent you?”

“No.” Cami leaned back in her chair, unable to stifle her smile, feeling for a flash moment like she was fifteen again. “I’ll do it today. How was your weekend?”

“My weekend? You see I’m not smiling.” The sadness in Astrid’s voice was palpable.

“Sounds like things aren’t improving with you and Boyfriend.”

“He says he loves me, but—” Her eyes filled, and a small tear tipped the corner of her eye. She caught it with the edge of her finger as she focused on her iPad. “Let’s get to work. We have a lot to do this week.”

Cami walked around her desk and perched on the edge in front of Astrid. “This may not be the right time to ask, but will you come to Indy with me? I need you. I’m not sure⁠—”

“Oh, Cami.” Astrid launched to her feet and wrapped Cami in a tight hug. “I thought you’d never ask.”

Cami laughed and breathed in Astrid’s spicy perfume. “You could’ve asked.”

The woman stepped back, wiping her eyes. “I know this will sound so stupid, but I’ve been waiting five years for Boyfriend to propose.

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