A Thousand Wishes: A Romance Christmas Story (Madison Creek Town Series Novella Book 4) by Jackie Castle

Author:Jackie Castle [Castle, Jackie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Castle Book Creations
Published: 2019-11-20T16:00:00+00:00

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“Miss Haley, she will be working through the festival. It’ll probably be one of her busiest days.” Leon glanced at Kenna hoping she didn’t hear them talk about her. Haley always was a busy body.

Sunlight illuminated Kenna’s long brown hair, looking like a halo around her head. Tendrils blew in the breeze, the ends dancing around her face.

“You love her,” Haley whispered.

“I do no— I’ve only known her a couple of weeks! And besides, I’m still officially dating Marcy.”

“Oh please. I can tell you don’t care for that fashion twig as much as you try to put on. Yes, the two of you look good together. And, yes, you are both fashionistas. But that’s not true love, Sugar. I can see it in those beautiful eyes of yours. You’re so smitten with the tree girl. And she’s a cutie. And very resourceful. I love all those little ornaments she’s made. I even signed up for her wreath class on Saturday. Bet I’ll learn a handy thing or two.”

Leon leaned against Haley’s truck. “My tree is covered in her delightful creations.”

“You actually put up a tree this year?”

He shrugged. “She was persuasive in her arguments. And she needed something to occupy her while she healed.”

Haley yanked open the driver’s door and tossed her purse on the seat. “You are such a smitten kitten.”

“We have nothing in common.”

“So? Opposites make strong couples, didn’t you know? She grounds you, Leon honey. Don’t miss a great opportunity when it comes your way.”

He folded his arms across his chest. “Marcy has a great opportunity waiting for me in New York. A five-star restaurant is willing to hire me on. I’ll have to start at the bottom again and work my way up, but—”

She turned to face him, also folding her arms across her chest while narrowing her blue eyes. “You really think that’s an opportunity?”

He shook his head. “I don’t want to move to New York, I love it here.”

She gave a nod. “You’re a smart fella. I know you’ll do what’s right.” She gave him a gentle push, then climbed into the truck. The engine rumbled to life as she poked her head out the window. “Don’t dilly dally about it either. I’ll see you both out at the Hoopalooza Saturday night. Be sure to catch one of the carriage rides. It’s going to be a beautiful evening.” She pointed to her eyes. “Been keeping tabs on the weather reports.” With a wink, she put the truck in gear and drove off.

Leon sighed. Marcy knew about the accident now, but not because he’d told her. Her best friend and co-prom queen and two-time Miss Pumpkinfest runner-up, Loleta Barbers had let Marcy know there was a strange girl staying at Leon’s apartment.

He’d assured Marcy that he was simply making up for having caused the accident. She seemed more furious about his not having scheduled an airline ticket than she was about Kenna staying with him. She was also furious over his reluctance to call her chef friend.

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