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brag if they won.
Kayla laughed. We need to get a move on then. It is going to take Keirra an hour to get ready.
Keirra grumbled. No longer than it will take you. I m sure.
Kristen stood up and shook her head. Come on, you two.
Kristen had to admit Kayla was right, which was why she had pushed the issue of Keirra getting her
clothes ready before they ate. The ploy had worked so it should cut down on the time needed to get
ready. They paid for their food and walked to her car.
Does anyone need to stop anywhere?
With two simultaneous no s, Kristen drove toward the house. She would take a quick nap and then
get dressed. A short time later, she pulled up in the driveway, and they all piled out of the car and
into the house.
Have you heard from Grandma or Grandpa, Kayla asked when she sat down on the sofa.
Not yet, but I will call them when I wake up from my nap and find out for certain.
Their grandparents had left earlier that morning on their way to their next destination. She smiled.
They had a major traveling bug. Their excuse was they wanted to get all of their traveling out of the
way before they had to settle down when their great-grandkids started to come along. Kristen
turned, walked up the stairs, and went up to her bedroom. She set her alarm for thirty minutes and
took off her shoes then lay down.
When her head touched the pillow she fell asleep, but the alarm still went off too soon. Groaning in
exhaustion she sat up, swinging her legs over of the edge of the bed. Sticking her head out the door
she called out to Keirra. Keirra opened her bedroom door and looked out.
What time are you leaving?
Keirra shrugged. In the next two hours.
Okay.
Kristen went back in her room and moved toward the closet. Flipping through her clothes, she
chose a hot pink gypsy skirt that stopped just below her knees and black turtle neck sweater. She
would finish the outfit with her pink ankle-high boots. She took out all the items and placed them
on the bed. She headed for her bathroom. After turning on the water, she stepped into the shower.
She soaked for a while then began to bathe. Not wanting to stay in too long, she turned off the
water and dried off.
She walked back into her room and began to get ready. Once she was dressed, she pulled her hair up
into a clip and let the ends fall around her face. Satisfied with the look she applied light makeup and
then grabbed her bottle of pink nail polish to do a brush up on her hands, waving and blowing on
them to speed up the drying process. She slid into her shoes before walking over to the full-length
mirror. After a full turn before the mirror, she sprayed on perfume, grabbed her purse, and went
downstairs.
Kayla was already downstairs, and Kristen let out a wolf-whistle of appreciation. Kayla looked good
in the dress she picked out to wear. It had been a while since she had seen Kayla wear the dress.
Keirra came downstairs a little while later, and Kristen and Kayla s mouths dropped. The off-the-
shoulder dress she was wearing must have been bought in secret. Keirra didn t wear dresses. She
said they were only made to torture women like pantyhose. A skirt on occasion, but never a dress
either way, Keirra looked hot.
She was going to compliment Keirra, but she was cut off before she had the opportunity to speak.
Are you guys ready?
They nodded and made their way toward Keirra s car. She drove toward the vacant field where the
bonfire pile was waiting. They filed out of the car waving to old friends, co-workers, and neighbors.
Kayla looked back at them. Let s get a good spot.
Kristen let Kayla walk ahead and grabbed Keirra by the arm when she went to follow. I just want
to let you know you look beautiful tonight.
Keirra grinned, and Kristen hugged her before they moved closer to the bonfire where the band,
drill team, cheerleaders, and flag corps were warming up. Kristen smiled. She could remember the
day of the bonfire when they had been in high school. It had been one of the most exciting times in
their life or at least it had been in hers.
Seven came and passed, and the bonfire was lit. The band played, and the cheerleaders, flag corps
and drill team performed. The school fight song was played, and after a few words from the mayor,
principal, and head football coach, the pep rally was dismissed, and most of the crowd headed to the
barn where the annual dance was held, others went to the square, and others went home. Kristen
and her sisters decided to go to the barn. When they arrived, a good number of people were already
there. They found a table close to the floor and had a seat. The music was already blaring and a fast
country tune. A few couples began to head to the dance floor.
Kayla sat down next to Kristen. Is Randy going to be here?
She nodded. Yes, he is. He worked late, but he ll be here.
And she couldn t wait because she hadn t seen him at all this week. Due to their hectic schedules,
they had missed each other, but they had managed to talk several times. Her thoughts were
interrupted when a shadow fell over the table. Looking up, she saw it was Eric. She smiled even
though she was a little disappointed because she had been hoping it was Randy.
Good evening, ladies.
She greeted him in unison with her sisters. Eric s eyebrows rose when Keirra spoke to him. Kristen
laughed unable to blame him for his shock.
Would you like to dance?
Kristen watched several expressions cross Keirra s face. For a brief moment, she looked like she
would take Eric s hand but instead shook her head.
No, thank you.
Before he could question Keirra, Kristen slid her hand into his and stood up. Well, I would love to
dance.
She winked at him. She liked Eric. He was a good guy. She would give him pointers on how to deal
with Keirra. Eric s hand tightened around hers, and he led her to the dance floor. They slid right
into a quick two-step with ease.
Eric looked down at her with a grin on his face. So do you think this will work?
Keirra sighed. My sister doesn t want to admit it, but she likes you.
Eric laughed. Well, she has a funny way of showing it.
She gave him a kind smile. Just give her time, and don t forget she can t stand competition.
Eric nodded then gave someone over her shoulder a wink. She turned her head to look and saw that
he was winking at Keirra. Kristen stifled a laugh when Keirra averted her gaze. She thought it was
cute. The music slowed down, and Kristen laughed.
Now is the time to put on a show.
Before he could ask her what she meant, Kristen stepped closer to him and laughed. Here she
comes in five . . . four . . . three . . . two . . . one.
Eric looked confused, but it quickly disappeared when he looked over her shoulder. A second later,
Keirra tapped her on the shoulder.
Do you mind if I cut in?
Kristen pretended like she had to think about it then shook her head. She stepped back, and Eric
pulled Keirra into his arms. Kristen turned to head toward the table only to stop when someone
called her name. She turned in the direction of the voice and waved when she saw Todd standing [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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