Page 162 of No Such Thing as Serendipity
“Once Millie started coming here often, and with all the construction traffic and increase in resort visitors, it wasn’t safe for her to be on the loose. Nor did the ducks approve, so Blake had a sanctuary built for her.”
I laughed. “So Blissful Breeze is an animal sanctuary, after all.”
“That’s exactly what Blake said.” Robyn bumped her hip against mine. “Must be a twin thing.”
“Must be. So tell me about this sanctuary.”
“It’s a big fenced-in area, a little smaller than a basketball court. Part was shaded by trees and the other half grass. There’re little ponds, sand pits, and other doggie play areas. Blake evenconverted a shed into a temperature-controlled doggie condo. It’s fancier than this place.”
“So I’m taking it Millie approves of your relationship.”
“Approves, ha! She’s practically dumped me.” Robyn shook her head and laughed. “Not really. I’m still holding on to my bitterness from the first time Millie refused to go with me when I returned to my apartment.”
“And things are still good with you and Blake?” I wasn’t sure why I asked. Probably to ensure Blake’s proposal would be accepted.
A lovesick expression crossed Robyn’s face, and I knew there was nothing to worry about.
Robyn put her hand on her chest. “I’ve never been so in love.” With her other hand, she clasped my arm. “Thank you for bringing her here. It changed my life.”
“And hers.” I put my hand over hers. “You are by far the best thing that has ever happened to her.”
“That means a lot coming from you, Emma,” Robyn said. “Can I let you in on something?”
“Sure.”
“Don’t tell Blake, but I think she’s going to ask me to marry her this weekend.”
Shit.I couldn’t give anything away. “What makes you think that?”
“Subtlety isn’t your sister’s strong suit. She’s been sneaking around here for the past few weeks. Several times, she’s gotten a phone call and practically jumped out of her skin. If I didn’t know better, I’d think she’s having an affair.”
I held up my hands. “Don’t look at me, she hasn’t said anything to me.”Slick.I hadn’t lied to Robyn.
“Oh, sorry.” She slapped her hand against her forehead. “I shouldn’t have said anything. I wasn’t digging for info.”
“No, I didn’t take it that way.” I narrowed my eyes and studied her. A nervous flutter settled in my chest. “What aren’t you saying? You’d say yes, wouldn’t you?”Damn.I shouldn’t be asking her, but something about her demeanor had me nervous.
“Oh, god, yes, of course, I would.” Robyn closed her eyes and scrunched up her face. “I shouldn’t have brought it up. Just forget I said anything. I’m just being silly.”
“Hey, you’re talking to me.” I sensed I was missing something but couldn’t figure out what. “Just tell me.”
“It’s stupid. I’ll be thrilled no matter how it happens.”
“But?”
Robyn let out a long sigh. “You know Blake, she likes to make grand gestures.”
I nodded and smiled. “The bigger the better.”
“Yeah.”
I snapped my fingers. “I get it. You think she’s going to do something in front of the entire group.”
“Or worse, wait until the dedication ceremony when half of Madison will be here.” She laughed and shook her head. “Okay, that’s an exaggeration. See, I told you, I’m being ridiculous. Can we change the subject, please?”
“Of course.” I put my arm around her. “This conversation never happened. How about you take me out to visit Millie?”
I tossed the ball for what must have been the twentieth time. Millie dashed after it but skidded to a stop, turned, and ran back toward me.
