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Ginger laughs. “I’m with you. Any activity that involves a risk of drowning is an automatic pass for me.”
“Not me,” Willow says. “Nina, if you don’t want a grumpy man teaching you to surf, I can help you. I’ve been on a board since I was five.”
Thanks a lot, Willow.
“Really?” Nina asks. “That’s so young.”
“Yeah, but I have two older brothers I was always trying to keep up with.”
“I don’t think either of my siblings have ever been on a surfboard. Our dad was more interested in teaching us to readspreadsheets and how to predict upcoming marketing trends,” Nina says.
“Do you have brothers or sisters?” I ask.
“One of each—an older brother and a younger sister.”
“Does your sister look like you?” Drew asks.
“There are some similarities between us.”
“Is she single?” he questions, prodding for more information.
Shaking her head, she smiles. “She’s engaged to a very nice doctor.”
“That’s too bad for her,” Drew jokes, raising his bottle to his lips.
Nina laughs. “If only she knew what she’s missing out on.”
“What kind of business does your family own?” Reed asks.
Nina downs the remainder of wine in her glass before answering. “We sell a bit of everything.”
“Do you find it difficult working with your family?” Ginger asks her.
She nods. “It can be. Some days are worse than others.”
“I worked for Reed, and it sucked balls,” Drew says.
Reed’s dark eyebrows dip together in a deep scowl. “That’s because you didn’t do your job. You called out more than you showed up.”
“Yeah. You’re a horrible boss,” Drew states matter-of-factly.
“No. You’re just a shitty employee. I’m an awesome boss to those who actually work.”
“Anyone else feel like this conversation is like a bad which-came-first joke?” Jordan asks.
“I do,” Willow agrees.
“I need more beer to deal with you guys,” Reed says, flagging down a waitress.
Nina nudges my leg with hers and leans over. “Your family is pretty great.”
My head turns, and I meet her blue gaze. “Yeah, they’re all right.”And you’re not so bad either.
CHAPTER 10
TRAVIS
My brothers are standing around drinking beers when I arrive. The volleyball net has already been set up, and Ginger and Willow are sitting in beach chairs.
