Mail-Order Brides For Christmas - Frankie Love Page 0,57
the grand tour of Snow Valley, and it isn’t long before breakfast has worn off. No surprise considering that we got a late start and skipped lunch. I suggest stopping at my brother’s tavern, and she agrees. Unfortunately, he isn’t working, so I don’t get a chance to introduce her to my family, but she gets to meet the people who work for him. We have a couple of beers and some greasy food, which pairs nicely together.
“One more place I want to show you before we head home.” I open the door for Catriona as we leave the tavern.
“Okay.” She nods.
Our destination isn’t far. It doesn’t take long to get anywhere in Snow Valley. We hold hands the entire way until I finally pull the truck into the parking lot.
“This is where you work? Well, you own it, right?” Catriona looks at the sign.
“It is.” I nod and put the truck in park. “I’d offer to give you a tour of the place, but if you’ve seen one mechanic’s shop, you’ve seen them all.”
“What made you decide to become a mechanic?” She looks over at me.
“I had to do something, or I was going to end up in prison. My life had no direction, but I was always good with my hands…” I wink at her.
“I can attest to that.” She grins.
“My dad helped me get this place because the owner was retiring, and then I had more to do than time to do it.” I nod and sigh.
We talk for a few more minutes before it’s time to head back to the house. Catriona reaches over and starts to tease me as we get closer, and I can already tell we’re going straight to the bedroom as soon as we get through the door.
It’s been an amazing day, even if it’s been a cold one in Snow Valley, but we won’t have any trouble getting warm tonight.
Chapter Twelve
Catriona
My night with Nate is just as incredible as the first one we shared. I wake up to breakfast and another day of seeing the sights in Snow Valley. For a small town, they do have a lot of interesting attractions, and I can see why Nate’s family wants to save it. It doesn’t need to be turned into a tourist trap. It’s perfect just the way it is. Nice, quaint, and the most comfortable place I’ve ever been.
Every minute with Nate feels like my own little slice of heaven. It’s almost like we’re on one continuous date that never ends. Maybe this is how it is supposed to be when you’re in a relationship. This doesn’t feel complicated or confusing. There are no mixed signals. I know it won’t always be like that, but if we can always find our way back to what we have right now, I will never regret my decision to come to Snow Valley as his mail-order bride.
After our third night together, I wake up before Nate. It’s still early. I decided to change things up and make breakfast for him. I may not be the best cook in the world, but I can make eggs, bacon, and toast.
I make my way to the kitchen, start the pot of coffee, and by the time I get the eggs cracked, I hear him stirring.
“I was trying to surprise you.” I lean out the door of the kitchen as soon as he walks out of the bedroom.
“I am.” He walks into the kitchen and sits down at the table. “You made it out of bed before ten in the morning.”
“Shush, you.” I narrow my eyes. “You’re the one who keeps me up all night.”
“Guilty as charged.” He shrugs and reaches for his coffee as soon as I put it down in front of him. “By the way, I have to run out a little later today.”
“Awesome, where are we going? More stuff to see in Snow Valley?” I take a sip of my coffee.
“I actually have to make this trip on my own.” He shrugs. “It’s a surprise.”
“Hmm.” I narrow my eyes in the most suspicious stare I can muster.
“It’s no big deal; I promise.” He laughs.
I trust Nate, but I was looking forward to spending another day with him. I realize it isn’t going to be possible forever. He took time off work because he knew I was coming, but eventually, life will return to whatever our new version of normal is.
Nate and I spend the morning together and then he leaves me with a kiss