“Yep.My contract didn’t have a specific date, just until the superintendent decided some of us could go home.He knows I’m looking to move home, so I’ll be there soon.”
“That’s fucking awesome!”Even though I was alone in the truck, I lifted one hand in the air in celebration.“I can’t wait to see you.”
“Can’t wait to see you and everyone else.I’m looking forward to seeing how the resort looks,” Lincoln replied.
“Remind me when you saw it.”
“For Elsa and Haven’s wedding, so I saw most of it.You all were still doing some of the finish work at that time.”
“Well, it’s looking good.Although we’re already in the thick of planning to build more rooms upstairs, because the waitlist is long.”
“I’ll be there to help.I’m looking forward to it.”He paused for a beat.“How are you and Kendall?”
I stared at my dashboard screen, as if he could see me.“Who talked to you?”I asked.
Lincoln chuckled.“Haven.Said you finally came to your senses.”
I bit back a sigh, rolling my eyes.“Dude, it’s not that easy.Kendall’s my best friend.I have a lot to lose.”
“You love her.You’ll make this work.”His tone was solemn.
A few minutes later, after we ended the call, I pondered Lincoln’s words.His confidence belied the uncertainty and doubts that spun inside of me.I only wished there was a manual for how to be in love.Maybe then, I would know this would work out.
ChapterThirty-Five
Kendall
Me: I have to go out to my parents’ for dinner.I’m not sure what’s going on, but they texted me and said they wanted to talk.
Jude: Do you want me to come meet you out there?
Me: Really?That would be great.That way, I’ll have some backup.
I took a breath, letting it out as I glanced around, watching Travis gallop through the snow.He bounced high on his three legs, almost as if he was trying to overcompensate for the missing one.
Jude: Should I pick you up?
Me: You have to pick me up anyway.You dropped me off this morning, Jude.
Jude: I think I should drop you off every morning.
Me: Really?
Jude: Yeah, because that means I spent the night with you the night before.
I blushed all over, smiling as I typed out my reply.
Me: Well, that works for me.And Travis.
Jude: For the love of a dog.I’m dropping off some donuts for the fam, and then I’ll pick you up.Does that work?
Me: Perfect.Can I have a donut?
Jude: You can have the whole dozen if you want, Kendall.
Me: Really?
Jude: Kendall, haven’t you figured out yet that I’d give you the world?If the world for the moment involves a dozen donuts, they’re yours.
