Page 35 of One Sweet Day is Never Enough

“So would yours,” she replied, grabbing his hand. She turned to Seth. “Would it be okay if we took a look around outside on our own for a little while?”

“Absolutely. Have at it. We’ll wait in here.”

“Take your time,” Gia said. “I want you to be perfectly sure.”

A few minutes passed as the couple explored the grounds.

She turned to Seth when they were gone and brought her voice down to a whisper. “I think we’ve got them, don’t you?”

Seth nodded. “I think they’re hooked. We just need to reel them in.” He motioned like he was casting a fishing rod. “By the way, did you remember to bring the contract? In case they want to sign?”

“Yes, I have it right here. Fingers crossed.” She held up a folder. “I’ve already talked with them about what it would cost to rent the space, so no need to bring any of that up.” He’d given her the figures last week. Events like this would make a decent profit for him. He was more than eager to make the sale today.

“Okay, great. Thanks for the heads up.”

A few minutes later, the couple returned, full of smiles, and said they wanted to sign on the dotted line and reserve the date. The bride snapped some pictures of the various spaces inside the tasting room for future reference and Gia took a picture of them outside the barn together.

Seth and Gia saw them to their car.

“We’ll talk soon,” Gia said. “Thank you so much. It’s going to be great!”

They pulled away, all smiles.

She had done it—she had brought in his first wedding clients. The farm was headed in the right direction. What couldn’t this woman do?

She turned to him, her face full of glee, her shoulders high. “We did it!” She looked as excited as he felt.

“That was great work!” He couldn’t help himself. He reached out and pulled her in for a congratulatory bear hug.

She felt soft and warm and she smelled sweet, like jasmine and vanilla. She hugged him back tightly and he held her a moment longer than he probably should’ve.

He released her and she stood back, still smiling big. “Thanks! But you were just as good! And you saved me a few times.”

“I think we actually made a pretty good team.” Seth held up his hand and she slapped it in a high-five.

“I think you’re right,” she said.

“Seriously, that was great. And I think it’s really going to be beautiful, especially hearing you describe where stuff could go and how you’d make it all come together. You’re amazing.”

He meant it—she really was. He gazed down at her and felt the urge to grab her hand again, the same way he’d wanted to the other night, but he ignored it, of course. This was no place for that kind of behavior. They were working together, and he shouldn’t cross that line. She probably wasn’t looking for him to hit on her, anyway.

Besides, he’d literally just broken up with his long-term girlfriend two nights ago.

Gia nodded vigorously. “Thanks. It’s going to be gorgeous. And it was my pleasure.” She took a few steps toward her car. “I should get back to the office.”

“I’ll walk you.” Seth followed her.

“Hey, so I wanted to ask you something else while I have the chance.” Gia started.

“Oh yeah, what’s that?”

“A friend of mine is having a bonfire at his place on Friday night. It’s a party—but nothing major. Are you busy? I thought you might like to meet some more locals.”

Wow, he hadn’t expected that. “No, I’m not busy.” He grinned. Maybe his new life herecouldbegin already. “I’d love to come.”

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