Unbearable (The Port Fare Series) by Sherry Gammon

Author:Sherry Gammon [Gammon, Sherry]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Wordpaintings Unlimited & Creative Prose Publishing LLC
Published: 2014-06-05T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

As I finished setting the table, the guys showed up. I stepped off to the side hoping to avoid being the center of attention. Maggie came up behind and nudged me out front. “Nice try,” she giggled.

“I just don’t want everyone to make a big deal is all,” I explained.

“I understand.” She patted my shoulder. “In the family room there’s a cabinet along the far wall. We keep our nice glasses in there. Do you want to get them? It will buy you a couple minutes.”

“Thanks.”

I hurried out of the room as Seth and Booker’s voices filled the kitchen.

“I think you’re going to want the bigger fridge,” Booker said.

“Yeah, you’re right,” Seth answered. “Mags, how’s the eggplant coming along?” Soon everyone chattered way. The sounds of laughter and lighthearted teasing filled the air. They sounded like a family.

I gathered seven glasses and carried them quietly into the kitchen, setting one at each place setting. The voices quieted as I set the last glass down.

A whistle cut the silence and I looked up at Seth. He whistled again. “Like the red hair.” He nudged Booker.

“Hello, Tess.” Booker’s smile was one of pride. Not at all what I expected. He gave me a hug, saying softly in my ear, “Congratulations on taking the first step to reclaiming your life.” Of course he’d know how hard this would be for me and do what he could to minimize my fears.

“Not a very big step,” I whispered.

“It’s a step forward, Tess.” I nodded. “Now, you do realize we’re going to be under the spotlight for the next hour or so? These clowns are going to scrutinize every little thing we do and say.”

“You should see them gawking at us now,” I said, frowning.

“I should just kiss you and really give them a show,” he said with a wink. He turned to everyone. “Okay, show’s over. Let’s eat.” And the awkwardness ended that quickly.

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