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“I want to harvest all the nuts!” Charlie exclaimed as she hopped into a pickup truck. “Unfortunately, Babe, nuts are seasonal. Some young pistachio trees have irregular cycles and are late for the regular harvest. We can pick them, but right now, the real harvest is only for macadamias,” Taylor re
She thought it was amazing how a shaker machine shook the hell out of the trees, making all the fruits fall to the ground. Then, another truck swept up the fruits and gathered them. After that, Taylor took her to the processing plant, where the magic happened.Serena happened to be there to inspect
“Hey Taylor, here’s the food you requested,” a young worker named Omar met them at the base of the tree. “Enjoy your date.”“Thank you, Omar,” Taylor said. After leaving a picnic basket with Taylor, Omar rushed to another truck and left. Taylor then urged Charlie, “Let’s go.”“I’m not going,” Charl
“It was spontaneous! I thought about it just now,” Taylor claimed. “I don’t know how the carving knife got into the basket. Perhaps Omar thought it was meant for the sandwich!”He pointed to the trunk and instructed, “Carve your name into my tree, Babe.”Charlie was still laughing. She asked, “Serio
“It’s so beautiful!” Charlie remarked, watching tiny golden lights flicker in the darkness.One by one, fireflies appeared, almost as if they were dancing just for them.Taylor looked down to study her expression. He said, “No, you are more beautiful.”“Pfft!” Charlie looked up with gleaming eyes. “
Yet again, it was another warm and lovely gathering with Taylor’s family, reminding Charlie of her own home. ***A few hours later, Charlie was still over the moon from her date with Taylor. She could not stop thinking about it. She was already in bed, getting ready to sleep, but her heart was sti
[Dad, remember when you told me there are exceptions with guys? Remember, the rare breed ones?]Days came and went. Charlie and Taylor were now back to school after a very memorable holiday at the Carrington nut plantation. On Wednesday morning, Charlie messaged her father after her first class. She
For the first time, Charlie caught Taylor a bit flustered. He choked on his food and coughed on his fist a few times. He recovered after drinking a full glass of water. “Well, I’m glad we are clear on that. Don’t go checking out guys while I’m gone because they will never compare to me.”“Okay, I am
“You like predictable?” Maxwell furrowed his brows.Okay, Dawn had to admit—Maxwell looked way too sexy. His tank top showed off his muscles, and his messy hair added to his charm. But she knew she had to hold back from admiring this beautiful man.“What’s wrong with predictable?” Dawn asked. “Bette
“I go to Suncrest Valley College of Medicine, and I started my hands-on training last week at Luxford General Hospital,” Thomas said during dinner. “That’s when I got to know Dawn a little better. I met her three weeks ago when I visited Aunt Matilda. Dawn was taking care of baby Cassy.”Thomas look
“How did you know?” Charlie asked. “I mean, it could have been Grandpa?”“Seriously, Charlie, Mr. A of Spades emailed us, saying he would continue funding as long as the rules are met,” Taylor said, his eyes still closed. “The second I read the rules, I knew it was him. It’s your dad’s trademark.”“
“So, this is your side hustle, huh, West?” Daniel asked after Taylor tested the soil in one section of the excavated land at the Suncrest Valley Project.“Cool job, Taylor,” Maxwell said.“Do you have to get your hands dirty?” Dylan asked.“Yeah, I need to make sure the soil isn’t prone to erosion.
Taylor had no bitter feelings about it. He was happy for Jeremy but sad for his girlfriend, who would have to hide in the shadows for the next three years of their relationship.After filling half of the lineup, the rest of the job was left to Carlos Ronaldo, whose sports management agency scouted t
“So, what do you say, Daniel? Are you in?” Taylor asked Daniel Langly, the captain of Suncrest Valley State University’s basketball team.“Honestly,” Daniel said, looking up. “I thought it was the end of my basketball career. I’m grateful for this opportunity, so... it’s a yes!”“You made the right
“I agree,” Drew said.“Same here,” Mark added. “Maxwell, you’ve got the talent. You are very fast.”“And I could really use friends to back me up,” Taylor said.“I’m touched,” Drew said, placing a hand on his chest.“But you gotta stop flirting with my girl,” Taylor said.“You know I was just messin
“And that’s the game! The Atomic Heat dominated with a final score of 102 to 48!” the announcer called out, just as Taylor sealed the win with a powerful slam dunk, hanging on the rim for dramatic effect.Playing in Luxford’s grand stadium, the Atomic Heat prevailed over a visiting college from Rose
“Charlie’s social media can stay private,” Kate added, “but Taylor needs a public one for game posts and endorsements.”Taylor, seated beside Charlie, gripped her hand. The thought of her being hurt bothered him. The last thing he wanted was a jealous girl mocking Charlie’s cooking skills.Charlie p