Tuesday Tales: From the Word CHIN

Welcome to May and this week’s Tuesday Tales. I’m continuing with Trouble with Eden, my newest Contemporary Romance.

“I can be nice,” she bit off angrily. “The only reason I lost my cool with that insurance agent you sent out here was because he talked to me as if I were a moron. I’ve had it with guys like that.”

Eli chuckled. “Well, Jackson is a writer. I’m sure he’s more broad-minded than that. Besides, you would’ve had to meet him eventually since he’ll be staying with you until he can return to Toronto. It’ll give you time alone to get past the awkwardness of meeting a sibling neither one of you knew you had. If he insists on going to a hotel, there won’t be much you can do about it, but since he can’t fend for himself … Maybe let him know that you have a nice motherly housekeeper ready to help him and make his meals. If he thinks you’re the one who’s going to help him in and out of the shower—it might be awkward. And don’t forget, you want him to give you his half of the house. This is your chance to get to know him without a whole lot of extra eyes listening and watching.”

She sighed. He was right. Once he was home, everyone and his cat and dog would want to get a good look at Dwayne’s son. “I’m offering to pay for the house. It isn’t as if I expect him to give it to me.” Although that would be nice. She shook her head. Pipe dreams. Nothing good ever came of them. “Listen. I have a job to finish here. When do I have to collect him?”

“I told them someone would be there by three. I’m sure they need the bed.”

Glancing at her watch, she frowned. It was eleven. This job would be done by half-past one. That wouldn’t give her much time to clean up and get into the city.

“Okay. I can get there by then. I’ll let you know how it goes.”

“I’m sure it’ll be fine. Keep an open mind. I’m sure he was as surprised to learn that he had a sibling as you were.”

She scratched her chin, leaving grease marks on her face. “I suppose.”

“Who knows? You two may hit it off and be great friends. Stay positive.”

“Yeah. I’ll try. Good luck in court.” More than likely they’d be like oil and water with nothing in common.

That’s it. Stay safe and don’t forget to check out the other Tuesday Tales