Page 4 of Brides and Brothers
“Next week?” Camille glanced across the counter at Daisha, who must’ve given up on her rice and was making a salad. She wouldn’t be any help with this phone conversation. “I actually need my computer for work in the morning.”
When Aiden didn’t jump to solve her problem, Camille started pacing. “Any chance you can help me outtonight?”
There was another long pause on the other end of the phone.
“Or... maybe you could refer me to someone who could fix it right away.”
Daisha looked up, her eyes sympathetic.
“You don’t cook, do you?” Aiden asked.
Camille’s brow furrowed. “Cook? Yes, but what does that have to do with my computer?”
“To be honest, I’m starving. I was about to go get something to eat. We could make a trade. I’ll look at your computer, and you bring me food—homemade, preferably. Of course, I can’t make any promises your computer isn’t already fried, but I’ll do my best to get it fixed by morning.”
A smile stole over her face. This was the easiest bargain she’d ever made. “You’ve got yourself a deal!” She penned down Aiden’s address and said a quick goodbye.
“What is this business about you cooking for Aiden?” Daisha asked, taking a seat at the island. “Your phone call started about computers, but from where I’m sitting, it sounded like it finished with a date.”
Camille shook her head. “This is abusinessarrangement. I make him something to eat, and he fixes my computer by morning.”
“Well, he sure asked the right girl.” Daisha pointed to her. “Did Amy tell him you’re a blonde Rachel Ray?”
“I can’t imagine Amy knows the Peterson family very well. She and Grant dated for just a semester before he got deployed. And I don’t resemble Rachel Ray in any way besides being short.”
“I meant you’re a fabulous cook. What are you going to make him?”
Camille mentally went through the contents in her assigned cupboard and corner shelf in the fridge before answering. “I have no time to go grocery shopping and make a full dinner, but my roommates owe me, and they have some overripe bananas. I’ll make banana bread and bake it at his place. If this guy is as good as Amy says, then hopefully I can leave with my computer and the pan in time to have a chat with my roommates. We need to establish some ground rules at my apartment so I can actuallyseethe ground.”
“Forget your roommates for a second,” Daisha said. “Let’s talk about this computer boy. Don’t hover over his shoulder. Sit where he can get a good look at you, and you might get out of there with a real date.”
Camille saluted Daisha as if agreeing to follow her instructions, even though she was absolutelynotgoing to try to secure a date with Aiden Peter-son. Sisters dating brothers was too weird.
