Hook, Line & Sinker by Ev Bishop

Author:Ev Bishop
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance
ISBN: 9781772650044
Publisher: Winding Path Books
Published: 2018-11-02T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 19

It wasn’t raining exactly, but it also wasn’t not raining. The clouds were so dark and heavy they seemed to touch the earth in places, and the mist was so thick, it felt as if you were walking through a cloud. It made everything damp and depressing to Brian’s mind, but from the buzz of conversation and laughter streaming all around him, it was clear he was probably the only one in the crowd who held that opinion.

For the tenth time in the last half an hour he wondered why he’d even come to the Spring Fling. What a dumb idea, especially so early in the year. It didn’t feel like spring, and it was definitely too cold for all the bright summery clothes everyone was sporting. There was a mile long line up by the hot chocolate vendor, and not because people were craving the sweet beverage, but because they wanted something warm to hold in their frigid hands.

He circled the library park one more time, though “circled” was too optimistic a description. “Inched fruitlessly” was better. Or “got bumped into, had to stop for the hundredth time.” Or “was an idiot for even trying to wade through the crowd.” And he was the only single guy. Everyone else was part of a couple or a larger group. Normally adept in social events, Brian was totally out of his element. He didn’t belong here, even if he wanted to. He should be home in his condo, saying yes to some last-minute dinner invite and making plans to go to the pub. Or he should be on a date with some cute girl who’d smiled at him in the grocery checkout.

He sighed heavily. Even if his house hadn’t burned down, he was well aware that neither of those plans fit him well anymore. What was wrong with him?

Then a familiar laugh sounded nearby. Brian’s insides leapt, a smile jumped to his face—and he knew exactly what was wrong with him. Shoot. He’d been a big whiny baby because he hadn’t found Katelyn and the kids yet. And now that he was sure they were there? Well, his mood was one hundred percent altered. How totally lame.

Another laugh. Brian followed the sound, maneuvering around a lady with five children each carrying multiple helium balloons, then sidestepping a kid who was dressed as a clown and pulling a wagon. He looked right, then left, sure he’d lost her—but no, there she was, weaving her way through the crowd with Lacey and Sawyer in tow. Both kids were grinning ear to ear, had balloons tied to their wrists, and clutched big bags of candy corn. A moment later Aisha appeared from behind a big man with a beard.

“We’re in, let’s go, let’s go.” She winked at Katelyn and whisked the kids away.

“I want to be a dragon, I want to be a dragon!” Lacey cheered as they departed.

“Me too!” agreed Sawyer.

Brian had no idea what they were talking about and had a weird twinge seeing them go.

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