Clean Inspirational Romance: Escape to Paradise (Inspirational Happy Sweet First Love Second Chance Romance) (Contemporary New Adult Love Inspired Holiday Short Stories) Read Online Free
waiting for? Let’s hit the surf then. I can hardly wait to catch one of those waves!”
The surf was rougher today than yesterday, with far more power behind each wave as it broke on the shore.
“Be careful,” called Nick as she furiously paddled out to deeper water. “Looks like there could be a rip not far from there.”
“Okay,” Victoria called back, laughing. “But if I do get caught in a rip, you’ll have to rescue me.”
Luckily, although there was a mild rip, no-one got caught up in it, and after riding three waves back into shore, Victoria was delighted.
“Time to pack it up guys,” Nick yelled out at around eight-thirty. “Time for church to begin soon, but first there’s a free breakfast for everyone at the Beach Bar.”
Chapter 6
“I can’t believe I’ve been here a week. It feels more like a month,” Victoria said as she arrived at the Surfside Seafood Restaurant accompanied by Natasha and Dan.
Natasha had promised Victoria that she and Dan would take her out somewhere nice on her first Saturday night in Paradise. Dianne, the oldest Kingsley daughter had offered to babysit the children, so it was a wonderful opportunity for Victoria to relax amongst friends her own age. Something she had rarely done in the last five years.
“The time has just flown, hasn’t it?” agreed Natasha, as a waiter seated them by a table overlooking the vast expanse of ocean in front of them. “I really wish that you and Katie never had to leave. I have missed you so much since we arrived here. Have you considered selling your place, and moving here? It’s such an easy place to live in with fantastic weather, fresh air, and amazing beaches.”
“I must admit, Tash, it is a very tempting invitation. I promise you I will think about it. I am beginning to really love this relaxed lifestyle over here. And I know Katie would move here in a heartbeat. She’s already told me that she doesn’t want to go home, especially since Miranda is here.”
The waiter arrived with the menus and a bottle of iced water as well as a freshly baked loaf of herb bread.
Dan joined in the conversation as the girls began to dig into the bread. “Well, I can also offer you a few day’s work in the office if you’re interested, Victoria. I know you don’t need to work for financial reasons, but it helps to keep busy. So the offer’s there if you want it.”
“Thanks, Dan. I had been thinking of returning to work at some point. It would be nice just to be among people and back in the real world.”
“That’s why I do a few days a week, Vicky,” Natasha said. “It just gets me engaged with life and you know, we all need a balance. I actually enjoy working, anyway.”
“Hmm, well I have a lot to think about then,” Victoria said, perusing the menu. “But right now, I’m going to think about this tantalizing menu.”
“Yes,” said Nick as he checked the specials menu on the board. “That Lobster Mornay sounds irresistible.”
“I like the sound of the Red Emperor in a creamy garlic sauce with steamed baby potatoes and wilted greens,” Natasha said. “How about you, Victoria?”
“Well, I’m going for those Moreton Bay Bugs. We don’t get those in Georgia,” Victoria replied, keen to try something new and locally caught.
“Let’s order a bottle of champagne as well. Just to celebrate having you here and enjoying life again.”
“Sounds good,” Victoria said. “It should go well with the seafood as well.”
By the time the meals arrived, the restaurant was totally packed out. It was just after sunset and the sky was awash with the last golden rays of the setting sun. It was then as Victoria looked across the room that she saw him. It was Nick. He was seated on the opposite side of the restaurant across from a stunning lady with long blonde hair and an extremely low-cut vividly bright red dress, showing off her voluptuous curves. Victoria tried not to watch but she was mesmerized and Nick hadn’t
The surf was rougher today than yesterday, with far more power behind each wave as it broke on the shore.
“Be careful,” called Nick as she furiously paddled out to deeper water. “Looks like there could be a rip not far from there.”
“Okay,” Victoria called back, laughing. “But if I do get caught in a rip, you’ll have to rescue me.”
Luckily, although there was a mild rip, no-one got caught up in it, and after riding three waves back into shore, Victoria was delighted.
“Time to pack it up guys,” Nick yelled out at around eight-thirty. “Time for church to begin soon, but first there’s a free breakfast for everyone at the Beach Bar.”
Chapter 6
“I can’t believe I’ve been here a week. It feels more like a month,” Victoria said as she arrived at the Surfside Seafood Restaurant accompanied by Natasha and Dan.
Natasha had promised Victoria that she and Dan would take her out somewhere nice on her first Saturday night in Paradise. Dianne, the oldest Kingsley daughter had offered to babysit the children, so it was a wonderful opportunity for Victoria to relax amongst friends her own age. Something she had rarely done in the last five years.
“The time has just flown, hasn’t it?” agreed Natasha, as a waiter seated them by a table overlooking the vast expanse of ocean in front of them. “I really wish that you and Katie never had to leave. I have missed you so much since we arrived here. Have you considered selling your place, and moving here? It’s such an easy place to live in with fantastic weather, fresh air, and amazing beaches.”
“I must admit, Tash, it is a very tempting invitation. I promise you I will think about it. I am beginning to really love this relaxed lifestyle over here. And I know Katie would move here in a heartbeat. She’s already told me that she doesn’t want to go home, especially since Miranda is here.”
The waiter arrived with the menus and a bottle of iced water as well as a freshly baked loaf of herb bread.
Dan joined in the conversation as the girls began to dig into the bread. “Well, I can also offer you a few day’s work in the office if you’re interested, Victoria. I know you don’t need to work for financial reasons, but it helps to keep busy. So the offer’s there if you want it.”
“Thanks, Dan. I had been thinking of returning to work at some point. It would be nice just to be among people and back in the real world.”
“That’s why I do a few days a week, Vicky,” Natasha said. “It just gets me engaged with life and you know, we all need a balance. I actually enjoy working, anyway.”
“Hmm, well I have a lot to think about then,” Victoria said, perusing the menu. “But right now, I’m going to think about this tantalizing menu.”
“Yes,” said Nick as he checked the specials menu on the board. “That Lobster Mornay sounds irresistible.”
“I like the sound of the Red Emperor in a creamy garlic sauce with steamed baby potatoes and wilted greens,” Natasha said. “How about you, Victoria?”
“Well, I’m going for those Moreton Bay Bugs. We don’t get those in Georgia,” Victoria replied, keen to try something new and locally caught.
“Let’s order a bottle of champagne as well. Just to celebrate having you here and enjoying life again.”
“Sounds good,” Victoria said. “It should go well with the seafood as well.”
By the time the meals arrived, the restaurant was totally packed out. It was just after sunset and the sky was awash with the last golden rays of the setting sun. It was then as Victoria looked across the room that she saw him. It was Nick. He was seated on the opposite side of the restaurant across from a stunning lady with long blonde hair and an extremely low-cut vividly bright red dress, showing off her voluptuous curves. Victoria tried not to watch but she was mesmerized and Nick hadn’t
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