Page 14 of Never and Always
I loved the pool.
I loved that I could expand the spa.
I didn’t love that I had to work closely with Everett Murray. Who, I might add, was five minutes late for our meeting. I tapped my nails on the table, and continued looking over the pool design.
“Isn’t a pool the greatest idea ever?”
I looked over my shoulder and saw Tessa in the doorway. She bustled in, wearing a stylish green dress I envied. A tall brunette and a small blonde followed her.
The tall, slim Allie was wearing her dark-brown housekeeping uniform with tunic-style top. Allie also had dark-hair like Tessa, but kept hers cut short in wispy style that showed off her slim neck.
The blonde was Sierra Kerr, the head of activities for the hotel. The bubbly, athletic California transplant was always on the move and actually liked skiing. The last few months, I’d beenshocked to get to know the women more, and actually like them. Jazz, Tessa’s assistant, rounded out the gang.
“I agree, but it’s going to be a lot of extra work.”
Allie slapped my shoulder. “If anyone is up for more work, it’s you, city girl.”
I lifted my chin. “It’s going to be the best pool in the Rocky Mountains when I’m done with it.”
Sierra grinned. “I’m already planning swimming activities.”
“I’m also expanding the day spa,” I told them.
They all sighed happily.
“Massages,” Allie said.
Tessa got a faraway look in her eyes. “Manis and pedis.”
Sierra clapped her hands together. “I’m excited for the sauna and salt scrubs.”
“I need to get it built first.” I spun my chair a little. “Have you met the new chef?”
Tessa got a pained look on her face. “I did. I introduced him to his new team, and listened to him find a lot of fault with the kitchen. He wasn’t happy that his knives had been tossed around in transit.”
“I heard him yelling,” Allie said.
“I caught a glimpse of him across the lobby,” Sierra added. “He doesnotlook like any chef I’ve seen.”
I met her gaze. “Agreed.”
“He looks like he should be carrying a longsword,” she added. “Not a kitchen knife.”
“He is a bruiser,” I said. “But I can confirm the man’s cooking is to die for. Especially his desserts.”
“It had better be,” Tessa said. “Or the kitchen staff might all quit.”
“I like dessert,” Sierra added.
“That’s because you burn so many calories doing crazy stuff like running and skiing,” Allie said. “Usually at crazy hours of the morning.”
“So…” Tessa said.
I met her gaze.
“You and Everett are working together on the pool and spa.”
“We are.”
