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his eyebrow and looked straight at me. “A spark? Like static
electricity?”
    I looked away as a crimson
color creeped up my cheeks. “Never mind. Let's get going on this
website.” He really is good looking. I could keep my dirty thoughts
and magical signs to myself. As long as he kept his shirt
on.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

Chapter 4
     
    Talking with Rhet was
relatively painless. He only brushed my arm twice and we had one
awkward eye contact. Other than that, it was really easy. He is
very easy to talk to and we have a great start on the website. I
couldn't help but notice his flirtatious comments and him always
leaning over towards me. That might have all been in my head. It
probably was. We did come up with some good ideas. We decided we
are going to cater more towards large groups like reunions or
weddings, but we will also take the smaller parties like we are
used to now.
    One thing I finally did
realize was that I have to quit with this lust towards Rhet. I saw
what it did to my brother dating one of my close friends. He not
only lost a very important person, but I did, too. It was so hard
losing Sarah because she was like a sister to me. I knew my brother
loved her when we were only ten years old. He would sneak in my
room and they would laugh and joke for hours. It would piss me off
and I thought he acted really goofy around her, but I had no idea I
was looking at a budding romance. Cole and I have always been
close, and losing my mother only brought us that much closer. I
have always chosen him, and I always will.
    One other person I needed
to think of was Brian. He is the one that wanted this break, but I
didn't put up much of a fight. The truth is I almost felt relieved.
He is a great guy and we have so much fun together but he just
always felt like a best friend. We were intimate and even lived
together the last year, but I have never felt that connection with
Brian like I did when I first saw Rhet. Lusting doesn't break any
rules on a break, right? That's what I'm going to keep telling
myself.
     
    **
    After Rhet and I left the
lodge I told him I needed to head over and talk with Tina about the
new summer menu. Rhet tipped his cap and told me he would see me
later, and then he winked at me again. Damn him.
    Tina is the sweetest woman
you'll ever meet. She is tiny and full of energy, and she is one of
the best cooks you will ever meet. She has been working here for
the past 12 years. My dad hired her after my mom's passing because
he finally admitted he needed the extra help. I always teased my
dad about having a relationship with Tina, but to tell you the
truth nothing would make me happier. He needs something in his life
that makes him smile; it's about time. Maybe that's something I
could work on this summer.
    “Tina!” I yelled as I
entered the kitchen through the back door of the main dining hall.
Our ranch was known for Tina's great cooking. I really don't know
why she needs my help but sometimes two heads are better than
one.
    “OH MY! It's my girl!
Lexi, I have missed you so much. Get over here and give me some
sugar, honey!” Tina bounced out of the kitchen wiping her hands on
her apron.
    I gave Tina a tight hug
but she quickly pushed me away from her, “Let me see you! Oh my,
you are stunning, dear. I think you get prettier every time I see
you.” She smiled and pulled me back for another hug.
    “You say that every time,
but that's why I love you.” I smiled as I went around to sit down
at a large table in the kitchen. “So I was talking to my dad
earlier, and he said you guys had a really crazy make out session
the other day?” I said as I wiggled my eyebrows up and
down.
    “What! Why would he say
that?” She gasped and gave me a frantic look.
    “Whoa, easy. I'm just
messing with you.”
    “You little shit.” Tina
tried to swat me with her dish towel but I ducked out of the way.
“Let's talk about business, I have some new fun ideas for