Judy Christenberry - The Bride's Best Man

“Okay, I’ll behave.” To take his mind off her beautiful shapely legs and curved bottom, he changed the subject. “Pete told me all about your knowledge of furniture. He was quite impressed.”

“I should know it. After all, I’ve worked in the furniture business since I was eighteen.”

“I thought you started your shop after college.”

“I did, using the insurance money I had from Mom and Dad’s deaths. But while I was in school, I worked parttime in a furniture store. Plus, I studied furniture in college. At least, I focused on it in my interior design classes. Furniture and antiques. I did a lot of that on my own. There are books where you can look up most anything.”

“Do you sometimes get antiques?”

“Yes. People don’t know what they’ve got. Have you ever watched The Antiques Roadshow? They have one set in the U.S. and one in England. You can learn a lot from watching that show.”

Dan raised himself on one elbow. “Did you think seriously about opening a shop here?”

She avoided his gaze. “No, of course not!”

“Why?”

Kay abruptly sat up. “Why would I? I have a perfectly good shop in Cleveland.”

“Because Shelby might decide to stay in Hawaii. She wouldn’t be the first person to arrive in paradise and decide not to leave.”

“Like you.”

It seemed like forever ago when he’d come to Oahu. Only, he’d come with every intention of staying. He’d needed to get away from Cleveland and everyone there, and Hawaii was the farthest he could go. Still, he’d fallen in love with the islands immediately.

He could tell he’d upset Kay with his questions. Before he could find a way to calm her down, she jumped to her feet.

“I think I’ll cool off in the water for a few minutes.” She ran down the beach to where the waves rolled into the shore. The surf was strong today, and Dan immediately rose and followed her. He wasn’t sure she’d be able to stand up if she went in too far at high tide.

She’d slowed down after she’d entered the water, feeling her way in. Shelby immediately came to her side, reaching her before Dan did.

“Aunt Kay, I’m glad you decided to come in! Isn’t it great?”

Since a wave rolled over her at that moment, Kay didn’t have a chance to answer. She would have gone under except for strong hands on her waist.

“I think you’re in over your head, Kay,” Dan whispered in her ear.

“Yes, I think I am.” As soon as he let her go, she began moving back toward shore.

“Wait, Kay!” Dan called out, turning to follow her.

“What did you say to my aunt?” Shelby demanded.

“I told her I thought she was in over her head. She’s shorter than all of us. I was afraid the waves would be too strong for her.”

“I’ll go see,” Shelby said, apparently finding his words unremarkable.

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