Page 54 of Whiskey Kisses For the Mountain Man
Our meeting in preparation for next month’s Fall Festival continues. I’m taking point for the event. Typically, this is Nora’s show to run as the second-largest event of the year. I’m honoredand super excited to implement my ideas, which are in the works.
By the end of the workday, Nora, Daniella, and I pack up the conference room where we set up our headquarters stations with all the boards, file folders, drinks, and snacks.
“What are your plans tonight?” I ask both of them.
“Pilates, bubble bath, take out, and my new book,” Daniella states.
“Ooh, what book?” I ask.
That reminds me of one of my favorite authors who just posted their pre-order for a Christmas romance. I need to one-click that tonight.
“Stars Among Us,” Daniella says.
“Oh, that new viral Romantasy! I’ve heard great things already.”
“What about you and Mason?” Daniella asks Nora, hooking her satchel bag over her shoulder.
“We’re driving into the mountains and camping for the weekend.”
We both stare in silence.
“What?” Nora glares.
“Has that fiancé of yours dickmatized you?” Daniella’s eyes bug out.
Giggling, I place my thermos in my custom sunflower leather bag Mason made at Owen’s commission for my birthday.
Nora’s hand rests at her popped-out hip. “Maybe he’s the one who’s pussy whipped,” she challenges. “And obviously, I only agreed to glamping. Best of both worlds.”
“Now, that makes sense,” I say, smiling at Daniella’s grin.
Daniella then scoffs and rolls her eyes. “Both of you leave. You’re loved up-ness makes me sick.”
“I do have to go home and change, so I’ll see you both Monday.”
“Sorry, I won’t make it to help you move tomorrow.” Nora heads out, and we follow.
“Same,” Daniella says.
“No worries. The Hunters and Huntresses have it covered,” I say, placing my bag in my car. Owen insisted on buying the reliable SUV three months ago. And it’s apple red.
“Where are you going tonight?” Nora asks.
“Rosetti’s for dinner.”
Both of them roll their eyes. “Ah, yes. Rosetti’s. You both took it over,” Daniella teases.
“We all associate it now as Owen and Lettie’s place. Even Tony Rosetti and his wife dubbed your table as the Christmas Queen and King’s.” Nora stands behind her open driver’s side door.
“You do realize there are a ton of other restaurants in town, right?” Daniella raises her brows.
“Omylanta, you two. We can’t help that our love story started during the most magical time of the year,” I sass back, warmly.
“I’m still baffled you got Owen Mountain Man Grinch to sing Christmas karaoke,” Nora shakes her head.
“Reformed Grinch, thank you very much,” I smile. “Have a great night.”
We get in our vehicles and head off.
