In thirty minutes Bridges would officially be in business. The sweet tones of three violins and a bass cello filled the air as the college orchestra’s string quartet tuned up for the morning’s event. Silver clinked against cake plates while Lacey and her volunteer crew laid out the light brunch of quiche, fruit salad and pastries. If the RSVP notes could be counted upon, there would be at least thirty-five hungry visitors when the doors opened. Tara brushed her hands nervously down the front of her vintage black-lace blouse and demure ankle-length skirt. The many ornamental mirrors decorating the walls confirmed her professional demeanor was flawless but did little to soothe the last-minute fidgets. Would they come? Had her whirlwind round of baby showers, church potlucks and book-club meetings been enough? If she’d shown up at the campus library one more time she was afraid she’d be arrested for loitering. Tara made a mental check of the list she and Lacey had worked out diligently.
What do You think about Sealed With A Kiss (2005)?
