Total pages in book: 76
Estimated words: 72059 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 360(@200wpm)___ 288(@250wpm)___ 240(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 72059 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 360(@200wpm)___ 288(@250wpm)___ 240(@300wpm)
“How does one train for an event like that?”
“Well, for one, you get out there and make sure your boat is functioning. That all your wenches are working and there are no holes in the sails. Then you tell your brothers to make you an obstacle course and time you.”
“Sounds complicated.”
“It’s going to be exhilarating,” he told her. “Especially knowing you’ll be there to cheer me on.”
Even though she didn’t want any acts of public displays of affection, her fingers itched to touch him. She clasped her hands and then looked at the table where his brother and their friends sat.
“I should probably offer them menus, but something tells they have it all memorized, and I’d be wasting my time.”
Sail gave her a crooked grin. “Come on,” he said with a tilt of his head. “I’ll introduce you to everyone.”
Galvin stepped forward and then paused. There was something in the way he said he’d introduce her to everyone. He made it sound less friendly and more romantically if that was even a thing. His demeanor hadn’t changed. Sail was the same flirty man he’d been since the first day they met. So, was it Galvin? Was she now interpreting things differently?
They met at the end of the counter. Sail walked ahead of her and sat at the end of the booth. Much like he had when he’d come in with his brothers. He reintroduced Dune, who gave her a soft smile.
“This is Ana,” Sail said. “She books the tours, greets customers, and literally anything else us knuckleheads can’t figure out.”
Ana shook Galvin’s hand. “It’s nice to meet you.”
“You, too.”
The introductions continued with Speed and Wilson, although a bit more colorful. Sail told her they were lifelong friends and had started working for Blue Lobster Adventures when they were in their teens. They were also part of the Seaport Water Rescue team if she ever needed saving.
“I’m happy with my sea legs planted firmly on the ground,” she reminded him. Although, the more time she spent with Sail, the more interested she was in going out on the boat. She could swim, but that wasn’t the issue. Jaws was. There were sharks in the water, and she didn’t want to become fish food.
In true local fashion, the table didn’t need menus and placed their order with her. She gathered their drinks and when she turned to carry the tray toward the table, Ana was behind her at the counter.
“What can I get you?”
“Oh, nothing,” Ana said. “I know you’re knew to town, but I’m wondering if you would like to hang out sometime?”
Galvin glanced from Ana to Sail, who was in a deep conversation with the guys at the table.
“If not, I get it.”
“No, it’s not that. I’m just wondering if Sail sent you over?”
Ana shook her head. “Just wanted to extend the offer. Sail mentioned you like the arts and I’m always looking for someone to go to the theater with.”
Galvin smiled. Having a friend, other than Sail or the people she worked with would be nice. “I’d like that.”
“Great. I’ll write my number down and give it to you. Text me whenever, but don’t call. I have to talk so much during work, texting is a relief.”
Galvin laughed. “Believe me, I get it.”
Ana went in the direction of the bathrooms while Galvin took the tray of sodas to the table. Each guy thanked her, but it was Sail who coyly touched her hand as she set his drink down. When her eyes met his, he winked. Galvin was starting to appreciate the wink.
At least when he did it.
From anyone else, it just seemed creepy.
An hour later, with the group of them still there, she passed the table to Rihanna and clocked out. Galvin went through the same motions she did the day prior with washing up, ditching her apron, and starting a load of laundry.
When she exited through the backdoor, Sail sat at the picnic table. The smile he’d given her earlier was nothing compared to the beaming grin he had for her now.
He stood as she approached. “I’d give anything to kiss you right now.”
She shook her head slightly. “Not here.”
“I would never,” he told her as he put his hands in his pocket. “I was hoping we could talk about earlier.”
“Oh?”
“Nothing bad,” he said to reassure her. “I want to see if we’re on the same page.”
Galvin nodded and headed toward the stairs. Sail followed. Once they were inside her apartment, she expected him to kiss her and to maybe pin her against the wall. Ravage her. Anything to continue what they started this morning.
But he didn’t.
And her heart dropped a bit even though her thoughts about him confused her.
“Do you want to sit?”
Sail took her hand and led her to the couch. A flood of memories rushed toward her, and she ducked her head to hide her smile.