Page 86 of Break My Heart
‘It’s not a threat. It’s just a few flyers.’
‘I get that, but can you at least see where I’m coming from? It’s Kanfield Brewery and we’re at Kanfield Orchard. Promoting another brewery just doesn’t seem right. It’s like if my parents put out flyers for other orchards.’
I nod, seeing his point. I shouldn’t have just assumed I could put them out because I’m dating Sawyer and am friends with hisfamily, especially after telling Sawyer we needed to keep our business and personal lives separate.
‘Ask Nick,’ Sawyer says. ‘Or my dad. It’s their decision, not mine. If they think it’s okay, then go ahead.’
Just then, Nick walks in. ‘Hey, have you guys seen Lyndsay?’
‘I haven’t seen her,’ Sawyer says. ‘Hey, while you’re here, Gina has a question for you.’
As I tell Nick about the flyers, he keeps glancing at Sawyer.
‘What do you think?’ I ask. ‘Is it okay if I put them out?’
Nick looks back and forth between Sawyer and me. ‘You guys talked about this?’
‘A little,’ Sawyer says. ‘I told her it’s your call since you’re the one in charge of the orchard.’
The way Nick’s looking at Sawyer, I think he’s hesitant to tell me yes. I understand his hesitation. I’ll just find somewhere else to put the flyers.
‘I don’t need to put them out,’ I tell him. ‘I can pass them out around town.’
‘I’m not saying no,’ Nick says. ‘I just don’t know where I’d put them. And I think it’s only fair to let Sawyer put something out too.’
‘I’m already selling t-shirts and hats,’ he says.
‘But you’re out of them.’
‘Tom’s bringing more tomorrow.’
‘Just forget it,’ I say. ‘I don’t want to cause any problems.’
‘Add them to the table that’s on the way out,’ Nick says. ‘It’s kind of a free-for-all promo area where businesses can drop off cards. It’s meant for services, like plumbing or roofing, but go ahead and put your flyers there.’ He looks behind me and smiles. ‘There you are. Mom’s looking for you. She needs some help at the bakery counter.’
I glance back and see Lyndsay behind me. She hurries over to Nick. ‘I had to get a sweater. It’s getting chilly out there.’
He kisses her. ‘Let’s go.’
They head back outside.
‘I’ll go with you to get the flyers,’ Sawyer says, taking my hand.
‘I’m not going to do it. Nick didn’t seem like he wanted me to and I know you don’t.’
‘Gina, I never said that.’
‘You did. You just didn’t use those exact words. And I’m okay with it. I don’t want to get special treatment because I’m your girlfriend. We agreed to keep our business and personal lives separate. If I didn’t know you and I asked if I could put the flyers out and you told me no, I’d accept it and move on.’
‘Except Nick told you youcouldput them out.’
‘Nobody will see them on that table. By the time people get there, they’re tired and ready to leave. They don’t want to stop and pick up a flyer.’
‘It’s up to you.’
‘Maybe I’ll put them out tomorrow. Let’s go back to the festival.’
When we get to the barn, it looks totally different. The craft booths have shut down for the day and the kid activities are gone. All the tables have been moved aside to make room for people to dance. The band is playing and the lights are dimmed, giving the place a different feel than it had earlier.
