The Billionaire Boys Club (Billionaire Romance Series Book 1(63)

“I’d like to think a case of beer is enough for five days,” Kelsey replied. Jessica shrugged.

“Let’s hope that your dad thinks of something.”



“I’m sure he will,” Kelsey said.

They walked back to the store, which was empty except for Mr. North. Kelsey got out the Christmas decorations, and she and Jessica spent the next few hours decorating every bit of the store.

“It looks like a tinsel truck exploded in here,” Mr. North said as they turned out the lights of the store at six.

“That’s what it’s supposed to look like, Mr. North,” Jessica reminded him.

“All right, girls. I’m going to get the truck. Do you want a ride to the restaurant?”



“It’s okay,” Kelsey said. “We’ll walk over.”



“Be safe. See you there,” Mr. North said. He turned away from the girls as they headed back down Water Street.

“So what should I order tonight?”



“Everything is good. I always get fajitas, though,” Kelsey said.

They walked down the street and ended up in a Mexican restaurant. As they were opening the door, they saw Mr. North’s truck round the corner and head for a parking space. They saw Mrs. North and Dylan sitting at a table with tortilla chips in a basket on the table. A bottle of beer was in front of Dylan. Mrs. North waved at them as they entered.

“Where’s your dad?” Mrs. North asked as Kelsey took a chip.

“Parking the truck,” Kelsey replied.

“How was it today? Any customers?” Mrs. North asked.

“Maybe five,” Kelsey said.

Mr. North walked in with a bag and sat next to his wife. Jessica was studying the menu. Dylan drank his beer.

“Have you ordered?” Mr North asked his wife.

She shook her head. “We just got here. How does the store look?”



“Magical,” Jessica said, dreamily.

“Like a elf threw up over it,” Mr. North said. “The girls like it though.”



“That’s what matters,” Mrs. North said, giving him a kiss on the cheek.

“Let’s order. Do you know what you want?”



Kelsey nodded.

The waiter came over and took their orders. When Dylan ordered a second beer, Mrs. North gave Mr. North a knowing look.

“Are you all set for tomorrow?” Mr. North asked, taking a tortilla chip.

“Of course,” Mrs. North replied. “I’ve been doing this for a long time.”



“I know,” Mr. North said. “Kelsey,” he said handing the bag to her. Kelsey grinned and handed it to Jessica.

“What’s this?”



“A thank you for your help today,” Kelsey said. “Open it.” Jessica opened the bag and pulled out the pink jacket she had been admiring in the shop.

“Oh, Kelsey!” she said, hugging her and smiling at Mr. North. “You didn’t have to do this! Thank you!”



“Our pleasure,” Mr. North said. “Dylan, if you’d like to come to the shop and pick one out, feel free to,” he added.

“I prefer my pay in Mrs. North’s cookies, but thank you,” Dylan said.

Jessica held the jacket up to herself.

“Mrs. North, you know that Dylan always tries to keep all of the cookies for himself,” Jessica teased.

“They’re mine,” Dylan shrugged.

“Technically, they’re Kelsey’s,” Jessica said.

“Possession is nine-tenths of the law,” Dylan replied. “If I see them, they’re mine.”



“Spoken like a real lawyer. Or a two-year-old,” Jessica retorted.

Mr. and Mrs. North laughed.

“It’s nice to have you kids home,” Mrs. North said.



The next morning, Jessica and Kelsey helped Mrs. North in the kitchen while Dylan and Mr. North watched football on television. They sat down to dinner at 2 p.m.

“Unbelievable,” Jessica said as Kelsey brought the last bowl of potatoes out. “Mrs. North, you’re amazing.”



“You helped, Jess.”



“I made one thing. There’s like 30 dishes on the table,” Jessica replied.

“Perfect as always, Kelly,” Mr. North said.

“Thanks, Dan,” Mrs. North replied.

“As we do every year, we go around the table and say one thing that we’re grateful for this year,” Mr. North said. “I’ll start. I’m grateful that I’m here with all of you and I’m very grateful that dinner was ready before the Seattle Seahawks game tonight.”



“Funny, Dad,” Kelsey said.

“I’m grateful that Kelsey and her friends are having a good time at Darrow, and that they were able to take time out to come visit us,” Mrs. North said. “Kels?”



“I’m grateful that I’m here with my parents and that Jessica and Dylan came to spend time with me. It’s nice to be surrounded by the people that you love.”


“Oh, that’s so sweet!” Jessica said, “How am I supposed to follow that? Fine. I’m grateful that Darrow paired me with Kels and that she’s shared her family and friends with me.”