Page 89 of A Cup of Autumn
“I’ve heard the two of you have been spending time together.”
“We have been.” She motioned to the activities happening on First Avenue. “And this is the result.”
Laughter lit Jayden’s eyes. “Your romantic dinner for two at the Falls Café was only about the Boo Bash?”
Raine shook her head. “This town is too interested in everyone else’s business.”
“It’s the only entertainment since the movie theater closed. Seriously, if Keaton is anything like his brother, you’re in good hands. Garrett treats Taryn like a queen, and all of us at the bakery get treated like her court. It doesn’t suck.”
Raine laughed. “I’m sure it doesn’t.”
Jayden took a sip. “Oh, this is choice. I’ll be ready to do the ‘Thriller’ dance when that song comes up.”
“Have fun.” Someone called her name. “Let me know if you need anything.”
She turned and looked around.
Two laughing superheroes ran in front of her chased by a mom holding their bags.
“Raine!” Margot wore a witch’s hat, a black dress, and a purple fringed vest. “I’m glad I got your attention.”
“Everything okay?”
“It couldn’t be better.” Margot’s blue eyes twinkled. “You’ve set a high bar for future Boo Bashes.”
“It’s all Keaton.” If he decided to change professions, he had a future in planning children’s events. “He’s the reason today happened.”
“Well, he said it was all because of you, so how about if both of you share the credit?”
“Thank you.” She and Keaton made a great team. “And thanks for your work with the scarecrows. The kids are having so much fun stuffing them.”
“Mayor Sellwood was helping with one, so it’s not only the kids having fun. Tell that man of yours, I want to make you dinner once you’ve recovered from today.”
Man of yours? Margot meant Keaton, but he wasn’t Raine’s man. Still, Raine liked the sound of that. She grinned. “Sounds great. You have my number.”
Margot winked. “And so does Keaton.”
“Go matchmake somewhere else,” Raine joked.
“I will because I believe my work is done here.”
Wait. What?Did Margot know something?
The woman prided herself on knowing all the gossip and secrets in Silver Falls. And Keaton was staying with her.
Before Raine could ask, Margot flitted away, disappearing into the crowds.
Raine headed to Lawson’s Bakery. Kids surrounded the tables on the street outside. Garrett and Taryn supervised the cookie decorating.
“Need anything?” she asked.
“We’re good.” Taryn glanced at the tray of cookies. “I’ve got Brecken baking more, so we don’t run out.”
Raine smiled. “Popular activity.”
“They all are.” She watched the kids decorate the sugar cookies. “Not sure how you pulled it off.”
“Keaton.” Raine’s stomach fluttered. She’d caught glimpses of him this afternoon, but he’d been making sure his activities ran smoothly so their paths hadn’t crossed much. She couldn’t have asked for a better partner.
