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‘Yes, yes. Well, it was until I woke up and saw my suitcase floating away from me.’ She reached out and took it from Brooke’s hand. ‘It serves me right, really. I shouldn’t have fallen asleep so close to the sea.’
Brooke nodded and glanced at the suitcase. ‘Whereabouts are you staying? Do you need any help?’
‘Oh, I’m staying at some bakery. The only problem is, I got the dates messed up and only realised on my way down here. I’m supposed to be arriving next week, not today.’ She scrunched her hair, drops of water falling onto the sand beneath her.
‘The Cornish Bay Bakery, by any chance?’
‘Yes, that’s the one. Do you know it?’
‘Yes, I do. I work there.’
‘Oh, lovely to meet you, I’m Jessie.’
‘Pleased to meet you, Jessie. I’m Brooke and this is Max.’ She took her wet hand.
‘Sorry.’ Jessie nodded towards Brooke’s hand before she turned to Max. ‘I won’t shake yours until I’ve dried.’
Holding his hand up in a wave, Max grinned. ‘Good to meet you.’
‘Likewise. Do either of you know where I can find a Bed and Breakfast for the week, please?’
Brooke looked at Max before looking back at Jessie. ‘Look, we’re just having dinner at the lighthouse with some family. Why don’t you come in and dry off, then I’m sure we can sort something out? Elsie’s there. She owns the bakery.’
‘Oh really? Are you sure no one will mind me turning up like this?’ She hitched up her wet skirt. ‘I really don’t want to put anyone out.’
‘No, they won’t mind.’ Brooke looked down at Jessie’s bare feet. ‘Just mind yourself on the rocks.’
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