Page 67 of Mail Order Sunset (Hawthorne Billionaire 4)

“We took the jet skis. You should’ve seen my mother’s face when I told her she had to ride back on a jet ski with me.” Asher full-on laughed. “It was priceless.”

“Aunt Victoria is pretty easy going, but I can already picture her face.” I laughed along with Asher. “We should build a kitchen facility on the hut side. I don’t know why I didn’t think of it before.”

“Way ahead of you, cous. They’re gonna to start on it tomorrow. I’ll show you what I planned when you get here.”

“See you in twenty minutes.” I slipped my cell in my pocket and climbed aboard my new boat.

Hmmm, this is a little different than the yacht now, isn’t it?

I turned the boat on, messed with the gadgets, then backed away from the dock. The breeze on my face, mixed with salt water, was something I wanted in my life every day.

Hopefully, one of these brides likes this life, too.

The bonfire was blazing at six feet high when I docked. Asher and his friends were dancing around it shirtless, beer in each hand. Josh met me at the dock to tie off and assist with anything I needed.

“Sawyer, how did the grand gesture go?” He put his hand out, palm up, and waited. “You promised.”

“I haven’t watched it yet, myself. I had a kid doing the video while I borrowed his bike.” I placed my cell in his palm.

“And did Miss Jade respond in kind to your gesture?” Josh turned the video on. “This is great. You have something to show a prospective wife.”

“Valid point, Josh, but it’s our secret for now.” I took my cell back and headed to the bonfire.

“Sawyer, glad you could make it.” Asher danced around me. “Come on, take off your shirt and join us.”

“Why do I have to take off my shirt?” I walked away to find Aunt Victoria. “Where’s your mother?”

“Sawyer, I’m over here in hut four,” Aunt Victoria called out from the darkness. “Grab me a drink and join me.”

I looked around for somewhere to get a drink until Josh walked up behind me with two glasses of wine. “Thanks, can you bring a plate of food over for me and Aunt Victoria?”

“Marcus already messaged me that your dinner is on its way from the yacht.” Josh put the bottle of wine in the crook of my arm. “In case you get thirsty before I get back.”

“Josh, bring some cold water, please. I’m not much in the mood for alcohol tonight, but I’m sure Aunt Victoria will want this wine,” I called out to him, walking away. “Tell the crew to come over with food and enjoy the bonfire.”

“I’ll let them know.” Josh waved his hand above his head.

I took the two steps in one stride and kissed Aunt Victoria on the cheek. “Sorry I wasn’t around when you got into town.”

“Don’t be silly, you didn’t know I was coming.” She took the wine glass I offered. “So, let’s start with the bad news. Don’t look so worried. It’s not that bad,” she chuckled. “I should be the one worried. Look at my youngest over there.”

“Yeah, he’s a mess, but I can’t say much. That would have been me a few months ago.” I shook my head. “He sure does know how to live life.”

“He can live life like that because of his money, but where would he be without it?” Aunt Victoria stared out at Asher. “I worry about him, but enough of that. I’m really excited for you.”

“Thanks, now tell me the news.” I turned my chair to face her. “Go ahead, I’m ready.”

“So much build-up over nothing. The bad news is three of the girls have had to cancel for varied reasons,” she said. “The good news to that is that two of those are the ones Asher picked, and only one of my picks.”

“I’m not surprised, I should have let you pick all along. Just don’t tell Asher. I don’t want to hear him.” I pointed to Marcus and a few others coming our way. “Here comes dinner, I hope you’re hungry.”

“I was famished. I’d missed lunch, but Marcus was a dear and brought me some cheese and crackers while I waited for you.” She stood to go to the nearby table. “Should we call Asher and his friends over?”

“Nah, he’ll eat when he’s ready, and ready might not be at all tonight now that he’s drinking.” I sat across from her. “This looks good.”

“These huts, by the way, are really nice. Very fancy camping.” She looked around at all the huts. “I like how they all face the ocean.”

“Asher had them moved so they all faced out and changed the general design. He did a great job,” I said. “And I hear it’s calledglamping.”

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