Page 40 of Love In Harbor Falls

“That’s what I’m hoping.” I tucked my hands into my pants pockets and walked inside the bar.

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Adalyn

While I was walking around the gallery, making sure everything was in its place, my phone rang, and Rosie’s name appeared across the screen.

“Hello.”

“Adalyn, it’s Rosie. Listen, sweetheart. I want to have a special welcome dinner for your family and friends tonight at the bed and breakfast. Say around seven o’clock?”

“Rosie, that’s so sweet of you. You really don’t have to go through all that trouble.”

“It’s no trouble at all. You know I love putting on dinners. Plus, I can’t wait to meet your mom and sister. And I’m excited to see those charming men again.”

“That sounds wonderful. We will all be there.”

“Your response is music to my ears. I’ve also invited Colin, Katherine, and Scott.”

“Great. We’ll see you at seven. Is there anything I can bring?”

“Just you and your family.”

“Okay. Thanks, Rosie. This means a lot.”

“You’re welcome, dear. See you later.”

I smiled as I set my phone on the counter. I couldn’t wait to introduce my family to all the amazing people I’d met and who welcomed me with open arms since I moved here.

Glancing at the clock on the wall, it was now noon, so I locked up the gallery and headed to the fruit market to pick up something for lunch for when my family arrived around one o’clock. I saw Scott looking over a produce display when I walked into the market.

“Hey, Scott.” I smiled.

“Oh, hey, Adalyn. Good to see you. Doing some shopping today?”

“I am. My mom and sister are flying in this afternoon, and I stopped to pick up something for lunch.”

“I just might have the perfect item for you. Follow me.”

He walked me over to the counter, where they kept all the freshly prepared food. Different kinds of salads, prepared meats, a variety of vegetables, and different types of potatoes filled the display.

“We just made these today.” He pointed to the chicken salad nestled inside the half of a pineapple shell. “We haven’t had them in a while, and people have been asking.”

“Those look delicious. I’ll take three of them.”

“You got it. Martha, pack up three chicken salads for Adalyn, please. Anything else?”

“I think I’ll pick up a fruit platter as well.”

“Excellent. I’ll grab one for you and take it up to the front when you’re ready to check out.”

“Thanks, Scott. I appreciate it.”

“Tomorrow is the big night. I’m looking forward to seeing your gallery.”

“Thanks. I’m excited. I’ll be relieved once it’s over and the gallery is open every day.”

“I bet. I know how stressful it is to put a business together, but I have no doubt it’s going to do great.” He smiled.

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