Sunday Snippet: Harvest Haven (An Organic Nature Short)

Wow. We've officially completed half a year. Where does the time go? Seriously, it doesn't feel like half the year should be gone already.

Kind of a busy week, but I stayed pretty much caught up on my current slate of shows. I caught the Wonder Woman movie and it was pretty terrific. Looking forward to the next one.

Caught two episodes of Sense8. Really loving this show. I'm looking forward to watching the whole thing.

Also caught two episodes of Mutant X. I'd forgotten how much the wardrobe reminded me of La Femme Nikita. I miss the fashion of the late 90s sometimes.

Watched quite a few episodes of Classic Who this week and ended up about halfway through the Aztec arc.

Two episodes of Canal Road also. I'm finally getting a better feel for the characters and who they are. Really great mix of storylines.

Caught an episode of Midsomer Murders, Endeavor, The Sarah Conner Chronicles, and Constantine. Also watched Pensacola Wings of Gold, Band of Brothers, Strike Back, and Chicago Fire. I love the mysteries and military shows.

Caught part of the first season of Batman: The Brave and the Bold. I've seen several episodes of this show but hadn't been able to see the first season. It's fun but nothing will ever top Batman the Animated Series.

That's pretty much it for television this week. Tonight's post is from Harvest Haven, an Organic Nature Short set in September.

Here's the mini-blurb:

The harvest season is a busy time for Eppie, but with their future set, she and Vin celebrate their life surrounded by family and friends. The couple takes the long weekend to recharge and bask in their brand of love.

And a snippety peek…

Eppie stared out over the arbor. "It's perfect." Dappled sunlight would filter through in the late afternoon.

Dani wrapped her arms around Eppie. "Did you really expect anything less?" Squeezing her, Dani laughed lightly. "You should know better."

Eppie chuckled. "You're right. I do know better." The twinkle lights draped through the arbor branches would provide a lovely setting for the evening festivities.

Once the guests were all gone.

Dani let go of Eppie and strolled to the dais, her hand lightly brushing over each row of chairs on the way. "The bows are lovely. Kristaphie did a terrific job." Navy with an iridescent burnt orange wash, the ribbons would contrast nicely with the flowers in shades of dark peach, rust, sienna, cream, and blue.

Eppie tamped a flurry of excitement down. She still had a list of things to check off before she could give free rein to exhilaration. And maybe let a little nervousness slide in. Not nerves, really. She loved Vin and committing to him wouldn't be a hardship. But being the center of attention? Not exactly her comfort zone.

Dani came back to stand by Eppie's side. "It's going to be a beautiful day." She sighed, the sound envious. "If I could do it all over again, I'd do something like this. Intimate, understated but gorgeous, and utterly divine." Draping an arm around Eppie's shoulder, Dani leaned in. "Has Vin seen this yet?"

Eppie shook her head. "Not since he built the dais. His crew came over and set the chairs up." She laughed. "They're taking the whole not seeing each other thing very seriously. It's like the only tradition they latched onto." Considering she and Vin weren't going the standard route, having a celebration of their love instead of an actual wedding, his employees insisted on a full week apart.

Eppie found their antics amusing and Vin thought having the guys at his house for the week leading up to their non-wedding might be fun. They'd decided the single workers would stay the entire week and the married ones would act as the chauffeurs today, making sure Vin got to the farm on time and without incident.

Kind of sweet, actually. And rather fun because they'd decorated Vin's truck for the occasion.

Dani nudged Eppie's shoulder. "He'll love what you've done here."

Eppie smiled. "What we've done. You and Kristaphie are quite the worker bees." And she couldn't discount Arabelle.

The teen did all the graphic work—invitations, seating chart, the menu items, and the thank-you cards Eppie wanted everyone to take home with them. If she didn't get an A on the project, Eppie would have a not-so-friendly chat with Arabelle's art teacher. Her exceptional workmanship shouldn't go unnoticed.

Eppie took one final look around. "Okay, this is set. I need to check in with Hannah and Emily. They've been preparing food since early this morning." She turned and started to cross the yard.

Dani followed behind. "Drop some hints, will you? When you're too busy to cater events, they'd make an excellent second option."

Eppie rolled her eyes. "Yeah, yeah. I'll steamroll the girls into saying yes." Little did Dani know, Hannah and Emily were already on board with the idea.

Entering the house, Eppie took a brief moment to inhale the lovely aromas swirling out from the kitchen. The guests would be in for an orgasmic food treat. Eppie couldn't wait for the sit-down meal.

Walking into the kitchen, she moaned over the incredible smells. "Ladies, I'd offer you a hand, but, seriously, you have this well under control."

Something Eppie wouldn't take for granted. Not today.

I have so much fun writing Eppie and Vin's story. This couple is one of my favorites.

That's it for this week. Happy reading!

Skylin