The Happy Camper by Melody Carlson

Author:Melody Carlson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance;Love stories;FIC042040;FIC027020
ISBN: 9781493421022
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2019-12-19T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER

19

On Monday, after Janelle dropped the twins off at the pool and hurried off to a meeting, Dillon hoped that Uncle Jordan would pick them up. But to her disappointment, it was Janelle who came. She was as friendly and warm as ever. But she wasn’t Jordan.

Dillon tried not to show her dismay as she chatted with Jordan’s sister while the twins toweled off. She described the progress the girls were making. “It’s turned into a healthy competition,” she said quietly. “Chloe doesn’t want Emma to show her up, and that pushes Emma even harder. I expect they’ll both be swimming unassisted soon.”

“That’s wonderful.” Janelle smiled. “I’m so glad they had you for their instructor. Anyone else might’ve given up after Chloe’s first tantrum.”

“Well, I’m glad I didn’t. Their enthusiasm has become the inspiration for the others. Don’t tell, but it’s become my favorite class of the day.”

Janelle laughed. “Isn’t it your last class?”

Dillon nodded. “Yeah, that helps too.”

Janelle chatted a bit more as the twins pulled on their swimsuit covers. And, despite her curiosity, Dillon resisted the urge to ask about Jordan’s whereabouts yesterday . . . or anything else that would surely be considered overly inquisitive. After all, Janelle was not her brother’s keeper.

After grabbing a quick bite of lunch at one of the food trailers situated at the city park, Dillon went by the hardware store for a special brand of painting tape she’d read about online. Of course, she hoped to see Jordan there as well, but it was Ryan the paint guy who assisted her.

“What’s this for?” he asked as he directed her to the tape.

“For the accent stripe on my trailer.”

“Cool.” He nodded. “So did you get the main body all painted already?”

“Yes. Your boss actually came by to lend me a hand.”

Ryan’s brows arched. “He did?”

“Yes. And he was very helpful.” She glanced around, hoping to spy Jordan coming down the main aisle.

“Well, he’s a trailer guy.” Ryan handed her a roll of tape. “Don’t forget to bring photos when you’re done. I want to see the final results.”

She thanked him and, with no sign of Jordan, paid for her purchase and headed home, telling herself not to think about it. Just because Jordan had been helpful didn’t mean anything. After all, it was his uncle’s old trailer. He probably just wanted to make sure she wasn’t ruining it. Besides, she had better things to do than pine over Jordan. Her trailer was calling!

By the time she finished the first coat on the stripe, she was more than a little excited. “Rose, you are turning into a real head-turner,” she declared. She stepped back to admire her work, knowing it would look even better when she removed the painter’s tape.

“Looking good.” Grandpa came over to her.

“And that’s just the first coat. It’ll be even better when I finish it. I think I’ll wait until after the Fourth. Give it a few days to cure.”

“Sounds like a good plan.” Grandpa rubbed his chin. “I still think it’s interesting that you used turquoise for the stripe.

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