Serenity laughed. “I know, and I can’t help it. I didn’t think I could be this happy.” It had been exactly three weeks since Gabriel’s declaration of love that Saturday, and they’d spent just about every evening together sharing dinner and talking about what they wanted for their future.

“I’m so happy for you and Gabriel. When are you guys going to Atlanta?”

“We’re flying out on Thursday. I’m coming back on Sunday, and his friends are going to help him drive back.” He’d put his condo on the market, and they were going to pack everything up.

“Then I’m glad we’re having our supper club tonight.” Natasha and Serenity shared a smile. “Thanks for going with me to take pictures of Crystalwood Lake and Brookshaw Cove. I promise it won’t take long because I know you’ve got to get things ready for dinner.”

Serenity squatted and tied her tennis shoes. “It’s no problem. I think what you’re doing is a great idea.” She slung her purse on her shoulder and picked up her keys.

“So do I. We need more tourism here, so I figured doing a little brochure about our best-kept secrets might help. The land development company is going to break ground on the new condos next spring, and I’m doing everything I can to be the exclusive Realtor, so the brochure will be good for that, as well.”

“You’ll get it. This isn’t going to be one of those huge multi-building complexes, is it?” Serenity asked as they got into Natasha’s car.

“No. Only about twenty units. The town council is all for a little growth, but they’re adamant about keeping the town small.”

“Good. I like this place. You know, I’m sort of having second thoughts about you adding Brookshaw Cove to your brochure. I kind of think of it as my and Gabriel’s special place.”

“Aw, that’s so cute. I never even knew it existed until you told me.”

“That’s because it’s pretty much hidden.”

“And exactly why I need your directions.” As Natasha drove, she continued to share her vision for the travel pamphlet.

“You can park in this lot.” Serenity pointed. “It’s much closer to the inlet.” They parked and got out. A light breeze blew across her face. The calendar had just turned to fall, and the temperatures hovered near eighty degrees.

“I’ll do the cove first, then come back and take pictures of the lake area.”

“Okay.” She took her friend down the path leading to the cove and through the archway. Ten steps in, she froze. Gabriel stood next to an elaborately set table.

Serenity turned her surprised gaze to Natasha. “You tricked me.”

Natasha shrugged. “Not really. I am planning to do the brochure, but I agree, this place belongs to the two of you. Hi, Gabriel. Bye, Gabriel.”