Page 38 of Forever with the Farmer's Daughter
Reluctantly, he pulls his gaze away from me. “Yes ma’am, thank you.”
Cameron turns and walks back into the kitchen while I finish setting the table. A moment later he returns with a bowl in each hand and sets them on the table.
“Your momma has made enough food to feed my whole unit.”
“She loves feeding people and having you at our table has put her on cloud nine.”
Cameron rubs his hands together. “Then my plan is working.”
I laugh. “What plan is that?”
He draws me into his arms, hands resting at my waist. “Charm your momma to get to you.”
“I knew I should have kept a closer eye on you.”
Cameron laughs and kisses my forehead as Momma and Daddy join us and share a smile.
“Have a seat you two, it’s time to eat.”
While Momma and Daddy take their seats at each end of the table, Cameron pulls out a chair for me and then takes a seat beside me. The four of us join hands and then bow our heads as Daddy says grace. When the prayer ends, Cameron squeezes my hand before releasing it to take a bowl from Momma.
Daddy places a couple of strips of bacon on his plate. “What do you two have planned today?”
Cameron clears his throat. “I was going to see if could steal Samantha away for a few hours.” He looks at me and continues the conversation. “Mrs. Lawrence called this morning and offered to show us how to use the ice cream machine this morning.” He looks to first Momma and then Daddy. “That is of course, if you don’t need her to help at the fairgrounds.”
Momma smiles as she butters a biscuit. “I think we can spare her today. Especially since she’ll be preparing for our booth. Don’t you think, Harvey?”
Daddy winks at me as he continues eating his breakfast. “Especially if she brings home some samples.”
I laugh and Cameron grins, no doubt proud of himself for having my parents eating out of the palm of his hand. “I’ll make sure to bring some home for your approval.”
Daddy grins and winks at me. “That’s my girl.”
I lean over and mock whisper to Cameron. “In case you haven’t figured it out, the fastest way to get on Daddy’s good side is with dessert.”
Daddy chuckles at my statement before he looks at Cameron. “And the best way to stay there is to treat my daughter well.”
Before I can chastise my dad, Cameron places his hand on my leg and gives it a gentle squeeze letting me know he has this. He wastes no time giving Daddy reassurance. “Sir, that’s something you’ll never have to worry about.” Daddy holds Cameron’s gaze a beat longer than necessary before he nods, causing the tension I feel to ease. Cameron’s eyes find mine and he winks before returning to his breakfast.
Once we finish breakfast, the four of us work to get everything cleaned up. There are a lot of last-minute things we need to do before the fair opens next Friday. Mostly it involves cleaning in one way or another. As my parents climb into their truck, Cameron promises we will join them at the fairgrounds as soon as we are finished at the American Legion.
With my hand in his, we walk to Cameron’s truck. When he opens the driver’s side door I slide in, stopping in the middle of the bench seat. Before he slides behind the wheel, Cameron pulls his phone from his pocket and makes a call.
I smile when I hear Craig answer the phone. Craig has been like a big brother to me since I returned to Blossom Creek. With Cameron on active duty for the last eight years, the brothers are now closer than they’ve ever been. I sit in the truck and listen to Cameron’s side of the conversation.
“Hey, man. What are you up to today?”
Craig answers, but too low for me to hear.
“You think you can wrangle up some help and head over to the fairgrounds? Samantha’s parents are headed that way to get things cleaned up. I don’t know how much help they have, but I’m sure a few more hands would be appreciated.” Cameron listens a moment then chuckles. “Okay, thanks man. We’ll be there as soon as we finish at the Legion.”
Cameron ends the call, tosses his phone on the dash, and climbs in beside me. As he starts the truck, I lean over and kiss his cheek.
He grins as he puts the truck in reverse to start down the drive to the highway. “What was that for?”
“For being so sweet and getting my parents extra help.”
His grin widens as he pulls out on the highway and heads toward the American Legion. “All part of my plan.”
