Stealing Christmas: A Billionaire Biker Bad Boy Holiday Romance (Magical Matchmaker Book 0) by Amanda Adams

Author:Amanda Adams [Adams, Amanda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-12-08T22:00:00+00:00

8

Bethany

I need my best friend. I need Lindsey.

I haven’t heard from her since I left for the Christmas party and she didn't respond to any of my texts over the weekend so I head for the coffee shop. It’s Monday morning so there is a high probability I will find her there. Then I can bitch at her for not returning my texts. She better have a damn good reason, like being tied up to her boss’s bed all weekend.

I’m so angry that I make the trip to the Get Perky coffee shop in half the normal time. I open the doors and am greeted by the familiar aroma of brewing coffee grounds and acoustic guitar music floating in the air. My mood brightens, if only just slightly, but Lindsey is not here. Screw it, I need coffee anyway so I get in the queue.

“Well hello dearie.” I hear a voice I recognize speak from behind me in line and I turn.

“Oh, hello again,” I say to the old woman with the magical touch and she is smiling at me again.

“It’s almost Christmas. Do you think you’ll get all that you wished for?”

“It doesn’t seem so.” Then it occurs to me she might remember Lindsey from last week. “You haven’t seen the woman I sat with last time, have you?”

“No, I’m sorry I haven’t. I could use some company though. Would you like to sit with me?”

“Sure, why not?”

As we sit and talk, I find her delightful, grace personified. Her outfit is perfect, accessorized with matching jewelry and handbag. Her hair looks as though she just left the salon and her makeup is flawless. She rushes nothing, savoring every sip of coffee and each morsel of her pasty. And she listens, attentive to every detail as I pour my heart out. She doesn’t judge me or offer solutions. She listens. Before I realize two hours have passed, the lunch crowd files in and Lindsey walks through the door.

“Lindsey.” I wave to her. She waves back and gets in line.

“Well, dearie, I’ll be on my way now. I’m sure you’ll be wanting to talk to your friend.” The grey-haired woman stands and gathers her black leather gloves. Before she puts them on she grabs my hand and I recognize the familiar magical sensation. “Listen to me Beth," she says. “Don’t give up on love. I promise you won’t be disappointed. Old ladies understand things and this old lady knows more than most.” She winks and puts on her gloves as she walks to the door. “Trust me and have faith, magic is in the air this holiday season.”

“Wait.” I call to her. “I never got your name.”

“I’m Opal.” She smiles. “We’ll meet again.” She turns and pauses as an elderly man opens the door for her and she is gone.

“Who was that?” Lindsey asks as she approaches the table.

“Where have you been?” I stand up and scowl at her. “Let’s go, you’re taking me to your place. We have a lot to talk about.

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