Page 11 of Cru's Crush
“Sure.”
I cleared my throat. “Daphne, there’s a job opening at Los Cab for a second-label winemaker.”
“I’m interested.”
“It comes with an optional place on the ranch to stay rent free.”
“Rent free?”
I looked over at her and smiled. “It’s the friends-and-family discount.”
“I’m interested in that as well.”
“Great. It’s settled. Now, we just need to get Brix and Addy to move out.”
Daph chuckled, and I did too.
I breathed a sigh of relief that things were back to normal between us, but the ache in my chest remained. Normal was the last thing I wanted. Had I just confirmed friendship was the only thing between us?
“Come on in,”said Brix, opening the front door and motioning us inside. “Addy’s got dinner just about ready.”
“Aren’t you helping?” I asked.
“I was until she kicked me out of the kitchen. Apparently, having my arms around her is some kind of distraction.” Brix looked over at Daphne. “Hey, I’m sorry for what I said this afternoon.”
She nodded. “Apology accepted.”
“Appreciated. Can I pour you a glass of wine?”
“Please.” Daphne pointed to the kitchen. “Okay if I say hi to Addy?”
Brix nodded. “She’d love it.”
When my brother walked away, I followed.
“I’m interested in the house, after all. As soon as you’re ready.”
Brix raised a brow but smiled. “I’m glad you’ve had a change of heart. Timing is the reason we asked you to come over. We’re leaving sooner than expected.”
“When?” I asked.
“Tomorrow.”
I raised a brow, too.
“We decided last night. Addison thinks we’ll make better progress on the house if we’re there, and I agree. As far as the vines are concerned, you don’t need me for pruning, which is all we do at this time of the year. Actually, there isn’t anything you need me for between now and harvest.”
“Understood.”
“So, about adding another winemaker, I was thinking you could?—”
“It’s already handled.”
Brix handed me two glasses of wine. “Yeah?”
“Daphne will be taking over the second label.”
He motioned with his head, and I followed him to where she stood waiting, looking out a window at the night sky.
