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“As opposed to what point of view?” When Fionn said nothing, Daisy said, “So, Stephanie was definitely happy?”
“Yeah, she’d changed her mind about the open-plan thing, but didn’t want to upset Laura. She’s just totally freaked out at the amount of stuff they’ll have with three babies!” Fionn nibbled a doughnut. “She’s agreed to a partial partition wall that hides a lot of the living area from the kitchen. It’s my own design – a completely hollow wall that opens out with tons of storage for all their baby stuff.”
“Well done.” Daisy paused. “So, no problems?”
“All good.” Colour crept up his neck.
“Fionn, you’d tell me if something happened, wouldn’t you?” When he looked even more flustered, she persisted gently. “This business is all about building trust with our clients.”
“Everything went super-well, Daisy!”
She’d better drop it, whatever it was. Presumably he’d tell her eventually. “So, are you still on to meet Kayley later this evening?”
His eyes lit up. “Totally. I can’t believe I’m getting to meet her in person!Andsee her concert tomorrow night!” He chewed on his lip. “Once it’s not cancelled, like. There’s another storm coming.”
“Not until Sunday morning.”
“Yeah, hope you’re right.” His expression changed as something new seemed to occur to him. “So, you don’t mind me crashing in on your dinner with Matt, do you?”
“No, not at all!” She managed a little laugh as anticipation shivered through her. “We’ve just some business to finish up.”
CHAPTER 49
Fionn was quiet during the drive down to Granary House that evening, but Daisy put it down to nerves about his imminent meeting with Kayley.
“She’s actually pretty nice, Fionn.” Daisy was certain Kayley would be charming to her fans. She glanced over. “You’re not still worried about that storm? It’s over a day away!”
Fionn peered out the window. “The experts don’t always get it right, Daisy. Sometimes it’s about looking and reading the sky.”
Daisy turned off the main road into the side road that skirted the Hevren, and led to the Granary House drive. She could understand Fionn’s concerns: the sky was dark and the air was starting to feel heavy. Still, all the storms this year had been accurately predicted.
She swung carefully off the road, through the gates and down the drive, pulling the car to a stop at the house and changing quickly out of her runners into the shoes she’d brought.
“Stop stressing, Fionn, it’ll be fine.”
Fionn started to say something but at that moment Matt opened the front door.
“Welcome to my humble abode!” He raised the glass of wine he was holding as they got out of the car. “Fionn? I think we’ve spoken a couple of times on the phone.”
“Yeah. Thanks for inviting me.”
Matt stepped back to let Daisy and Fionn into the hall, where a delicious aroma of food drifted up from the kitchen.
“Come on down,” he said, slapping Fionn on the back. “Beer or wine?”
How long would they be here, Daisy wondered. Better not to chance drinking when she had to drive a bit later. “Water or juice for me, thanks, Matt,” she said.
“I’d love a glass of wine,” Fionn said. He turned to Daisy. “I adore the house.” He stepped down into the kitchen. “Oh my actual God!”
Daisy gave herself a moment to enjoy Fionn’s reaction, as he walked around the newly extended room, inspecting everything. She was incredibly proud of Granary House’s redesign, and a little sad that after tonight she’d have no reason to see it again. Unless she and Matt stayed in touch. But how likely was that? Did she even want that? Did Matt?
Still, it was obvious that Matt had been holding back. Rosie was wrong – it was becoming clear that he’d been waiting until the job was finished, to sort things out between them.
“So, is Kayley joining us for dinner, Matt?” Daisy asked. At this rate, she wouldn’t be surprised if Matt had invited the whole of her band to eat with them. Still, he definitely had the room!
“Nope. She’ll be along later. She’s been in Dublin with Tim doing interviews so as far as I know she’s on her way back now.”
Daisy had opened her mouth to ask what interviews she’d done when the patio door slid open. It took her a moment to recognise Niamh as she stepped inside, shrugging out of a short raincoat.
