Chapter 6

“We’re here now.” James waved at the waiters. “Sorry for the delay. Scott was asking about the wedding breakfast, and you know what I’m like on the subject of food.”

The excuse was accepted, and it got Scott out of a sticky moment. But he couldn’t help but feel that his seat was deliberately contrived to be next to James. However, when the food came out, and conversation flowed, his time was mostly monopolized by Aroha’s mother.

As it happened, she’d been a nurse when younger, and some of Aroha’s cousins were in medical practice. All in all, Scott had a very enjoyable time, with stimulating conversation, excellent food, and good company.

“I don’t know if I can move.” Scott sat back and patted his stomach, catching James’s attention as he did. “If your food next week is anything like this, I should hit the gym every day to make sure I’m ready for it.”

“Kissing burns calories, wanna work out with me?” James smirked.