Recipe for Christmas (Cutter's Creek Book 10) by Morgan Kit & Creek Cutter's

Author:Morgan, Kit & Creek, Cutter's [Morgan, Kit]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Angel Creek Press
Published: 2016-10-26T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Aggie and Mrs. Cornell worked well into the evening, to the point that Aggie worried she’d miss Jonathan at the livery stable. She’d told Mrs. Todd before leaving in the morning that she would be home late because she was helping out a friend. Mrs. Todd hadn’t asked for specifics, so she hadn’t given any.

She and Mrs. Cornell bid each other good night, and Aggie hurried to the other end of town. She slowed as she got closer to the livery, unable to tell if anyone was inside. Well, if she was late, Jonathan would understand – there was always tomorrow to start his lessons. One day at a time, that’s how she had to handle things. Don’t worry about …

“Why, hello.”

“Aaack!” Aggie almost jumped out of her skin.

A man stepped out of the shadows. “Whoa there – I didn’t mean to startle you.”

Aggie’s mouth went dry. It was Eldon Judrow! “H-hello.”

Mr. Judrow smiled and tipped his hat. “Miss Shrewsbury, isn’t it?”

“Yes …” She tried to swallow.

He looked around. “It’s after dark – what are you doing out? You should be home eating supper.”

“I … I just got off work. I’m g-going to see a friend.”

“Ah. Then allow me to escort you.”

She felt her chest warm and automatically smiled at the sensation. “Uh, you can’t.”

His brow furrowed. “Why not?”

Her mouth opened and closed a few times. Drat! Why was he having such an effect on her? She sighed and tried again. “I’m sorry. I’m just not used to …” She ran out of words.

“People offering to help?”

Aggie blinked, then looked at her shoes. “Er … yes, actually.” She swallowed. “Perhaps … you could escort me as far as my meeting?”

Mr. Judrow looked as if she’d just made his day. “I’d be happy to. You really shouldn’t be out alone.”

But just as he offered his arm, she heard another voice behind her. “Aggie?”

“Jonathan!” she said as she turned. “There you are!”

Now Mr. Judrow just looked disappointed. “Young Mr. Bridger – nice to see you again.”

“Hi, Mr. Judrow. I’m here to fetch Aggie.”

“I see.” He shifted his weight. “Are you two related?”

“No,” Aggie said, at the same time Jonathan said “yes.” He laughed, while Aggie clarified: “We’re good friends.”

“Oh. Well, don’t let me hold you up.” Mr. Judrow watched as Jonathan took Aggie by the arm and started to lead her away. “One last thing. Are either of you entering any of the contests for the Christmas festival?”

“Mrs. Cornell and I are going to decorate a tree for the dress shop,” Aggie informed him.”

“The dress shop? How nice.” He looked at Jonathan. “And you?”

Jonathan shrugged. “Haven’t thought about it yet.”

“You should participate – it’ll be fun,” Mr. Judrow assured him. “My brother and I are both judges.”

“What are you judging?” Aggie asked.

“Myself, the Christmas tree decorating contest, while Lucius is judging the Christmas desserts. Do you bake, Miss Shrewsbury?”

She gulped – for him, she’d open a bakery. “Yes.”

“She’s good too,” Jonathan said. “I’ve eaten enough of it to know.”

Confusion flashed across Mr.

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