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Are Cole and Daphne going?
They don’t want to venture out if the storm comes earlier than expected. They don’t want to get stuck.
“It will just be the Monroes who live on the farm.”
If Fiona is worried, tell her not to be. Everyone knows I invited her.
I tilted the screen toward Fiona, and she leaned in to read it.
Fiona blew out a breath. “Maybe this will ease some of the tension between the families. Daphne said there’s been a sense of competition. Then when Emmett found out about Cole’s relationship with her, he was upset.”
“I don’t get it. From what it sounds like, the Monroes set out to make their business more profitable. The Calloway farm is closer to town, so it’s more convenient for customers. The Monroes were trying to draw people to their farm with the promise of an experience. Marley came up with a lot of new ideas for marketing, and I think it’s working. They opened the shop, and they have various events, like movie night and an Easter egg hunt.”
“My brothers were grumbling about the low turnout this year. I think we’re going to have to do something different going forward.”
“Maybe you can help them with that?”
“I consult on hotel management. I don’t know anything about running a tree farm. Plus, I don’t want to take any of the ideas the Monroes are using.”
“It’s just business. I think you might be able to help.”
“I’ve been listening to Marley’s podcast. She’s so inspiring. I love how she empowers women to be better with money. I can see how it gives them more confidence and a sense of power.”
“I listened to every one.”
Fiona’s eyes widened. “You did?”
“Marley’s my sister. I wanted to see what she was doing, and I enjoyed her message. It helped me go through some of my baggage from my parents and release some of those old beliefs. I realized that family isn’t just blood. It’s who you chose to surround yourself with.”
“I love my family. I had a good upbringing. But Marley is making me think about what I really want out of life. Do I want to work somewhere I’m not appreciated?”
I grunted in agreement.
Fiona tipped her head to the side. “Do I want to have a boss at all?
“It doesn’t feel good not to be appreciated, and I have to say, I’m enjoying being my own boss. I partner with Marley, but we work together well.”
Fiona looked down at the board she’d been measuring. “She’s giving me something to think about.”
“You could talk to her about it. I’m sure she’d give you advice.”
Fiona carefully marked the board with a pencil where I should cut it. “Marley’s a coach. That’s her job. I wouldn’t want to take advantage and ask for free advice.”
“She’s my sister. Feel free to take advantage.”
Fiona handed me the board, and I stacked it on my to-be-cut pile. “Besides, she’s the one who offered me a position here. I’d be working for her.”
“She offered you a position in a consultant capacity. Independent contractor kind of thing.”
“She wants me to work here. Her opinion might be biased.”
I took off my goggles and put away the saw. “I think she could advise you even though she wants you here. She’s good at seeing those things.”
Fiona chewed on her lower lip. “It’s easier for us to give someone else advice. It’s harder for us to see what to do in our own lives.”
“True. You ready to grab some dinner and head to the light display? It’s late.”
“We should go before the snow starts. Is it crazy to say I’m excited? I’ve seen snow in Chicago and when I’ve traveled, but it’s not the same when you live in a city.”
