Island Promises: Hawaiian Holiday / Hawaiian Reunion / Hawaiian Retreat. RaeAnne Thayne
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Название: Island Promises: Hawaiian Holiday / Hawaiian Reunion / Hawaiian Retreat
Автор: RaeAnne Thayne
Издательство: HarperCollins
Жанр: Современные любовные романы
isbn: 9781472055637
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“Yes. I’d love to know how to do that.”
“It’s not hard.” Donna launched into an explanation that was mostly over Megan’s head. From there, Megan moved on to asking about the Florida community where she lived, what books she liked to read, and interesting people she’d met, all while trying to substitute Donna’s drinks for water.
Forty minutes later, Megan’s eyes were gritty and sore with fatigue, as if somebody had tossed a handful of beach at her.
She couldn’t blame her sudden tiredness on lingering jet lag. Keeping the mother of the bride distracted and happy was more exhausting than dealing with the twins on a sugar high.
People were beginning to leave, and Megan decided she should take the twins back to their lodgings to get some rest. She was just about to make her excuses to Donna when Shane approached them.
As soon as Donna spied him, she jumped up and slipped an arm through his.
“Megan, this is my son, Shane,” she said, her voice only slurring a little. “Isn’t he a gorgeous one?”
Despite her exhaustion, she had to hide a smile at the embarrassed look in his eyes.
“Absolutely,” she answered with total truth.
“Girls started calling him at home when he was twelve years old. Can you believe that? And they haven’t stopped for a minute since. He ought to be the one getting married, don’t you think?”
This time her smile broke free. “I think that’s for Shane to decide.”
“Mom, can I walk you back to your cabana?”
She pouted a little. “Already? I was thinking I would hang out at the bar for a while.”
“Are you sure?” he pressed. “Tomorrow will be a big day. You don’t want to be off your game for Cara’s wedding. You know you’ll want to look your very best in the pictures. And aren’t you spending the day helping her get ready?”
“I guess you’re right. It was lovely talking to you, Megan.” She gave Megan a rather sloppy hug and kiss on the cheek. Apparently they’d bonded over talk of beads and books.
“You know what my son needs?” Donna said suddenly. “A nice girl like you!”
Shane looked horrified—by his mother’s behavior or her words, Megan wasn’t sure. She tried not to be hurt by the possibility that he was horrified at the idea of needing someone like her. Still, she couldn’t help being annoyed that he obviously didn’t appreciate the energy she’d just expended on his and Cara’s behalf.
“Come on, Mom. Let’s get you home.”
“If I have to,” Donna huffed, gathering up her purse.
After a long look at Megan—one she couldn’t quite analyze—Shane gripped his mother’s arm and led her away from the reception room.
Megan sighed and went to gather her daughters, wondering if she would turn out like Donna someday, alone and unhappy.
* * *
AS WAS OFTEN the case, Megan somehow found an extra measure of energy after she helped the girls through their evening routine—medication, bath, pajamas, story—and settled them into bed.
After they were asleep, she sat out on the lanai with the video monitor and a book, listening to the whispering palm fronds and the soft, soothing sound of the waves.
All the craziness of the evening seemed to fade away out here in the breeze. She drew in a deep breath, relaxing her neck, her shoulders, her trunk. She leaned her head back against the cushions of the settee and closed her eyes, letting the quiet peace seep through.
She might have dozed off. She wasn’t sure. But when she opened her eyes, she found Shane standing a few feet away, watching her.
He still wore the dress slacks and the Hawaiian shirt he’d worn to the wedding rehearsal, and he looked strong and handsome in the moonlight.
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