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table during meals every day? When she found her room she slid the key card into the slot and opened the door. She stopped in awe of the large suite before her. It was gorgeous. A large rock fireplace graced the far wall with oak bookcases ceiling to floor on each side. To the left was a huge window overlooking the ski slopes, they’d be able to see it snow and enjoy a fire at the same time. Navy, forest green, ecru, and burgundy plaid curtains hung on the big picture window. A sofa, love seat, and three chairs in matching fabric were arranged in front of the huge fireplace. Oak end tables and green lamps with ecru shades, along with an oak coffee table completed the décor. She could just imagine in her mind, flames burning and flickering against several big logs in the fireplace. The room was warm and welcoming.
    Bethany walked down the short hall that led to four bedrooms each had a separate bath with shower. The only difference in the rooms was the color scheme. All four queen poster beds done in cherry wood had a beautiful quilted bedspread. Bethany knew by looking at them that her grandmother had made all four of them herself. A valence over mini blinds on the windows matched each quilt. An old fashioned armoire resided against one wall and a matching dresser with mirror sat on the opposite wall. Each room had a small dressing table with a chair. At the foot of each bed was a hope chest. Bethany chose the room done in tiny pink flowers with green leaves on a white background with a pink ruffle at the bottom of the spread. The other three rooms were done in the same print, one in yellow, one in purple, and the other one in turquoise. The rooms were lovely, warm and cozy. She took a minute to call her grandmother and thank her for the beautiful room before she unpacked.
    Once Bethany had everything unpacked and put away that she would need for tonight, she took a quick shower dressed and headed down stairs. She was getting hungry and dinner would be served soon. When she walked into the dining room she found her grandfather sitting at the table with a cup of coffee. He glanced up and smiled; as she walked over to him he stood and gave her a hug.
    “Hi, Sunshine how’s my girl?”
    Bethany hugged him. He was a big man, six foot two and weighed about two hundred pounds. She had to stand on her tip toes with him bending down for her to reach him. “Hi Papa, it’s so good to see you.”
    He pulled out a chair next to him. “Sit down and chat with your old grand pappy for a few minutes.” Her grandfather sat back in his chair and took a sip of his coffee.
    Bethany fixed herself a cup of hot chocolate from the buffet and sat down next to him.
    “Did you have a good trip?”
    “It was fine. I was just glad to get here as you know flying isn’t my favorite thing.”
    “Yes, I remember. I’m glad you’re here safe.” Her grandfather stood up and smiled. Bethany glanced behind her to see who had come into the room. It was Cole; he walked up behind her to shake her grandfather’s hand before he sat in a chair across from them. Great, she groaned silently. She knew he’d be at dinner but she hadn’t counted on him being here this early. She had hoped for a few minutes alone with her Grandfather, but obviously that wasn’t going to happen.
    “I think I’ll go see if your grandmother needs any help.” Bethany’s grandfather slid his chair against the table.
    “Why don’t you let me go and help Gram?” Bethany started to stand up.
    “Not this time, Sunshine; you’re on vacation. Next week will be soon enough for you to start working, you need to relax and enjoy yourself until then. Stay and keep Cole here company, the rest of the guests will be coming in soon and we’ll be serving dinner shortly.”
    “Did you get all settled in?” Cole asked after her grandfather left the room. Bethany didn’t want to spend time with Cole. She didn’t like the attraction she was feeling toward him and the less time spent