Blissed (Misfit Brides #1) by Jamie Farrell

Author:Jamie Farrell [Farrell, Jamie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: quirky romance, second chance romance, romantic comedy, small town romance, smart romance, bridal romance
Publisher: Jamie Farrell
Published: 2014-08-01T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

“YOU GOT AN itch, boy?”

Huck’s question made CJ’s shoulders bunch. Yeah, he had an itch. It got worse every time Natalie laughed at the tool sitting next to her.

Every time her lips so much as hinted at another smile for the idiot, he wanted to take some of the pressure off by flirting with one of the women crowding the bar tonight. And not because any of them had caught his attention.

Maybe the guy with Natalie wasn’t the only idiot in the room.

CJ grabbed the soda gun. “Heard that microbrewery out on the edge of town takes special orders and makes batches for peoples’ weddings.”

Huck gave him the suspicious old man eye. “You been cheating on my alcohol?”

“Been thinking you should have ’em brew up a Suckers’ Punch.”

“Look at you, getting all fancy with the ideas. Next thing you’re gonna tell me you’re good with numbers and can fix my books so I don’t have to pay the exes so much in alimony.”

Basil would’ve called Huck’s request a sign from God. Something about growing up. Something else about distracting him from his infatuation with the wrong woman.

But CJ hadn’t had all those sisters to not see a setup coming. “Somebody told you I used to have a real job, eh?”

“I read that write-up on you on that Knot Fest blog they got.” Huck’s nose twitched like it did every time he said “Knot Fest.” “Didn’t mention where you’re working now though, did it?”

This town was certifiable. In a lovable kind of way. “Don’t think you’re hurting for customers, Huck.”

“Look at this place. Practically empty.”

It was almost midnight, and the crowd was thinning. They’d still done a hell of a lot more business tonight than the last two Saturdays. “You could add a karaoke machine,” CJ said. “Give Melodies some competition.”

Huck’s nose twitched so hard, his upper lip got in on the action too.

CJ smiled.

“Not funny.” Huck surveyed the bar again. “Get out of here. Me and Jeremy got this covered, and you been itching to get at something else the last hour anyway.”

“Don’t know what you’re talking about. Love my job.”

“Go on. Get.”

A man had only so much argument in him, so CJ nodded. “Will do. See you tomorrow night.” CJ did love his job. Loved it more when his tip jar overflowed like tonight. Had him well on his way for getting out of Bliss after Bob was back on his feet.

Across the bar, Natalie laughed at her companion. She looked over at CJ, and her cheeks went a delicate pink beneath her darkening eyes. She lifted her glass—mostly melted ice—and tipped it back for the last few drops, then turned back to the jackass beside her.

CJ closed out at the register, then ducked into the office for his jacket. Natalie was still chatting with the pretty boy, and CJ didn’t have an ounce of guilt over interrupting.

He tapped her on the shoulder. “I’m off. You want a ride?”

When she looked back at him, he was surprised no one else jumped from the electric shock of the sparks that passed between them.

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