Total pages in book: 15
Estimated words: 13377 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 67(@200wpm)___ 54(@250wpm)___ 45(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 13377 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 67(@200wpm)___ 54(@250wpm)___ 45(@300wpm)
It's one of the biggest cabins on the property, and I knew I wanted to stay here when Maddie offered to have me test it out. There are two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an office, a living room, and a kitchenette. There's also a porch swing that lets you sit outside to watch the sun setting beneath the horizon. However, on a stormy night like this, it's best to stay inside by the fireplace.
"Let's get you guys settled, and then I'll head into the main house, where I'm sure there's plenty of food I can bring back here."
After showing them around and setting them up with clean linens to get comfortable, I jog to the main house as the rain slows down. As soon as I step inside, I see my sister mopping the floors.
"What are you doing?" I ask.
"I didn't shut that door, and the wind blew in a bunch of water. It doesn't make sense to get housekeeping when I'm right here," Maddie says.
"Is there any food left?" I ask as I make my way toward the large kitchen. It's beautiful, with white subway tiles, cherry wood cabinets, and a butcher block countertop.
"There's plenty, Rye. Actually, you can take most of it home with you if you want. Mackenna can't come because of something that broke at the bar. Dad's stuck at the office. Chase will stay here with me and the staff, but the other guests didn't want to chance coming out here in the storm. I really want to get those new roads done soon," she mumbles to herself.
I shrug and make my way into the kitchen, where I pile some food into takeaway containers. I'm not sure what Dallas and his daughter eat, but I think a little bit of everything should do the trick.
"Are you feeding a small army?" Maddie asks with a chuckle.
"No, just a small family. A guy and his daughter got stranded by my shop in town. There's something wrong with their car," I tell her with a mild rise and fall of my shoulders. "Since you gave me the big cabin, I told them they could crash there, and then tomorrow, I'll help them get back on the road."
"Gave you the big cabin?" she asks, her tone dripping in sarcasm.
I snicker. "I know. You caved into my baby sister vibes to show everyone that you love me the most, and so far, I love the place. It holds a family of three very well."
Maddie shakes her head and grins. "You're such a brat. But yes, I actually do value your opinion since you and Dad have different points of view on customer service. So, thank you for still coming even though it's raining cats and dogs out there. Oh, and I can have Chase take a look at their car in the morning."
"That's perfect. Thanks, Maddie."
"Any time. I can also have Chase come by the cabin to check on you too, tonight."
I grin. "That's fine. It'll be nice to let them know that I have people in my corner in case they turn out to be crazed aliens looking to abduct me."
"Abduction is not funny, Rye," she says flatly.
"Lighten up, Maddie. It's a joke, or did you purposely ignore the part I said about aliens? I'm going to head back before the storm starts raging again. Make sure to close this door behind me. Thanks for the food." I blow her a kiss as I dash from the main house back to the cabin.
Sounds of conversation waft through the door as I walk inside. The television above the fireplace is on, playing a movie I haven't seen since I was a kid. Frankie's sitting in a pair of pink pajamas on the sofa and laughing at the screen.
"Have you seen this movie, Miss Rye?"
"I haven't seen that movie since I was probably around your age," I tell her.
Her snark from earlier is gone, most likely due to getting out of rain-soaked clothes. She looks cozy under a blanket and snacking on popcorn while she talks about the movie. "I like it whenever the twins switch places to confuse their parents. The mom and dad fall in love. Did you know that it's one girl playing both parts? Not like the other one Dad showed me where they used actual twins."
"Do you like that movie better than this one?"
She shrugs. "A little bit. I like to see if I can pick out which twin is Mary-Kate and which one is Ashley."
"That sounds like a fun game to play. How about we watch that after I finish putting dinner together?"
"That's a great idea. I don't think Dad's watched either one in a long time, either. So what is for dinner?" She stops the movie to join me in the kitchen.
"I have some chicken tenders, french fries, a garden salad, baked salmon, rice, broccoli, and roasted chicken. Do you know what you'd like?"