Page 64 of Bubbles at the Beach House Hotel

“Always,” he said. “I love those moments with you.”

CHAPTER NINETEEN

The next morning, Iwent to the hotel early to check on Jessica and Ryan. They were scheduled to be filmed having breakfast in bed, and I wanted to be sure they were ready.

When I knocked on the door, Ryan answered it, looking a bit ragged. “Morning. We’re running a little late, but Jessica and I will be ready for the photoshoot.”

“Great. Liz and Angela will be here shortly and will help you prepare.” I glanced into the room and realized the housekeeping department might need to be called into action.

Disappointed but leaving it to Liz and Angela, I went into the kitchen for my morning coffee.

Consuela was there pulling sweet rolls out of the oven. My heart warmed with love. She was the epitome of who I’d always wanted as a mother instead of the stern grandmother who raised me. She was kind and loving.

Consuela turned, saw me, and smiled.

As soon as she set down the hot pan on the counter, I went over to her and hugged her.

“Everything okay,querida?” Consuela asked.

“Yes, I’m just so grateful you’ve always been part of my hotel family.”

She cupped my cheek with her hand. “Te amo.”

I hugged her again. “Me, too.”

I grabbed my cup of coffee, accepted a sweet roll from Consuela, and headed into the office.

I was still looking through email on my computer when Rhonda came into the office carrying a cup of coffee and a plate with a sweet roll.

“Morning!” I said, noting the scowl on her face.

“Hopefully, these will brighten my day,” she grumbled. “It feels as if I have added a toddler to the family. I’m trying to be patient with Will, but he’s difficult to live with right now.”

“It must be hard for both of you,” I said. “I don’t think you’ll do any relaxing here. Let me tell you about my morning visit to our special, romantic couple.”

“Uh-oh. What’s wrong now?”