Too curious for my own good, I look back over my shoulder. “Sit back and watch what?”
“Um… the competition,” Birdie says a little too quickly.
“Aren’t you worried the winner will pick a bad song? I mean, itisyour wedding,” I ask.
“Nope. We’re already havin’ our dream double weddin’ on the mountain. That’s special already. Everythin’ else is just makin’ memories,” Birdie explains.
Isla nods in agreement. “A bit like life really. You keep those important to you close, and the rest is just enjoyin’ the journey. It’s too short to worry about anythin’ else.”
Ironically, it’sthatidea that sticks with me as we all gather in the house and the chaos begins.
Maybe that’s how I should approach my time in Timber Falls. Make memories and not let work rule my life–for the first timeever. Then I might find the “why” that I’ve been wondering about.
That’s the hope, anyway.
Chapter 4
Sutton
“So… what do you think?” Isla says, sidling up next to me at the dining table.
We’re halfway through our pizza competition, and with everyone else outside, it’s just me, Isla, Will, and Birdie inside the house right now.
I grab some chopped mushrooms and place them on top of some pepperoni. I’m testing out a peppery tomato sauce on the base too and plan to top it with three different types of cheese.
“What do I think about what?” I hedge, already knowing what she’s about to say.
Isla sighs. “Blair. She’s very pretty, don’t you think?” The word pretty pales in comparison to Blair.
“Mmm hmm,” I hum, focusing on the pizza masterpiece in the making in front of me.
She nudges my arm. “C’mon. You can tell us.”
I frown and meet her eyes. “Tell you what?”
“That you think she’s nice to look at.” Her voice has a ‘duh’ tone to it that gets my spider senses tingling.
I catch a sympathetic yet resigned look on Will’s face. “They’re not goin’ to let this go, brother. Might as well let them say their piece.”
I shrug, keeping my expression neutral and I turn toward my two future sisters-in-law. “Yes, she’s attractive.”
Birdie claps her hands together. “I knew it!”
Isla grins. “So, are you goin’ to make a move?” I hate being put on the spot, always have. Especially when I’m still reeling from the fact that Blair has suddenly reappeared in my life—not that anyone knows that.
“Firstly, she’s onlyjustarrived. I’m not the type of man who’s goin’ to ask every new female resident of Timber Falls out on a date.” Both women go to open their mouths but I beat them to it. “And second, we don’t even know if she’s single.”
“She’s moved here for six months,” Birdie starts.
“And she’s come alone,” Isla finishes.
“Again, none of those prove she’s unattached,” I state, even though a huge part of me wants her to me.
“What about the underwear?” Birdie continues.
I jerk my head. “What about it?”
“You offered to replace it.”
