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Bluebell Woods like you, but we did think about it. Anyway Ben hid champagne in his rucksack and when we were having a picnic on the top of the hill, he proposed. I said yes!”
    “Oh my goodness – that’s wonderful news Kate. Congratulations, I am so pleased for you both.” Ben comes over and gives Kate a quick kiss. I watch them interact and think they are perfect together. “Have you decided on a date yet?” I ask.
    “Well, we were thinking of next spring. That gives me about 10 months to plan things, which is why I have all these wedding magazines here. Also Lizzie, would you be my bridesmaid?” Kate asks.
    “Of course I will – try and stop me. I am very excited about all the wedding chat we can have during our days in The Tea Cosy.” I can’t help but smile for my best friend and her lovely man. Maybe I’ll catch the bouquet and it’ll be my turn soon.
    “What did you want to tell me Lizzie?” I spend the next few hours chatting about the wedding, my weekend and of course my third encounter with the mystery man, which Kate and Ben both find hilarious – again. Ben tells us that my mystery man has brought his dog into his surgery dog for its booster jab, but that’s all he knows. Kate and I groan at this and give firm instructions to find out more, should he return to the vet’s surgery again. Kate is also enthusiastic about coming on the outward bound weekend, especially when Ben agrees to look after The Tea Cosy for us if we make sure everything is prepared for him. Life is looking good!
    The following week at The Tea Cosy is so busy that Kate and I have little time to talk about anything other than work. We have a christening and a wedding anniversary to cater for this weekend, not to mention a ramblers’ club coming for lunch on Sunday. By Sunday evening, we both feel exhausted and my feet throb like a pulse. “Here’s a cup of tea,” I say to Kate as we sit down after The Tea Cosy’s door finally closes.
    “Thanks, just what I need with the week we’ve had. I forgot to mention that we were asked for quite a few business cards at the anniversary and christening, so maybe we’ll get some more customers. I also forgot to tell you that we have booked the village church for our wedding on the 30th April, next spring. Lizzie I know it’s your 30th soon after, but it’s the only free Saturday at the church. I promise I will make sure you have a fabulous birthday, if you don’t mind celebrating a week earlier – do you mind about the date?”
    “Oh all of that is good news and don’t worry about my 30th – we’ll celebrate at some point. I will put the date in my diary later. Where are you having your reception?”
    “We’re not sure whether to go to the village hall and have a low key affair or the have it at the hotel in Bispham. Neither of those venues really appeal to me, but anywhere else would mean guests travelling quite a distance after the service and I want the wedding to be easy for everybody.”
    “Yes I see what you mean. We’ll have to have a think of any other venues or ask the customers for ideas,” I reply in deep in thought.
    “Have you any news on the outward bound weekend yet?” asks Kate bringing me out of my trance.
    “No, but I’ve hardly been in to call Mark and haven’t even checked my email since last weekend. I’ll have a look later and let you know if he’s been in touch.” Too tired to do much else, after we finally lock up, I go upstairs straight to my welcoming bed.
    The following morning, I go online to see if Mark has been in touch and sure enough, an email is waiting in my inbox, explaining that his friend, James, would love us to visit his centre because it gives him an opportunity to trouble shoot any issues before it actually opens, for real, in a month’s time. He suggests that we go up in two weeks, when the centre will be near enough ready. Mark says he is bringing a few work colleagues with him and also Tabitha.
    I reply straight away,