Obsession - A Sexy New Adult Contemporary Romance Novella by Amy Burnt Page A

only place she had ever called home if she wanted to stay in the same line of work. There weren’t any other airports in this pocket of the state. Honestly, there were very few airports in the entire state of Montana. She would probably have to head to Washington or North Dakota.
    “I know it will be somewhere I don’t want to be,” she said aloud to no one.
    Abby heard the clack of Scarlett’s designer heels approaching, disrupting her depressing reverie. While Abby was at her most comfortable in a navy jumpsuit and work boots, Scarlett insisted on dressing stylishly every day, including impractically high heels. She styled her hair, and her makeup was flawless even just for a run to the grocery store for eggs and milk.
    Scarlett managed the airport’s office and coordinated flight schedules, and many male travelers’ jaws dropped when they disembarked from their plane and beheld her blonde-headed vixen of a sister greeting them with a big smile and a sweet wave. She was probably the reason so many male visitors came through Pinesville so often.
    “Hey, Abby.” Scarlett perched on a work table, tugging down her slightly-too-short deep blue sweater dress. “Way to make an exit back there.”
    Abby only shrugged and continued working.
    “I know you’re ticked, but try to calm down and help me figure out a plan. I am sure we can come up with a way to stop this ridiculous sale. I honestly don’t know what Dad’s thinking.” Scarlett drummed her manicured fingers against her chin while she thought.
    “I don’t think there’s much we can do this late in the game.” Abby grabbed a cloth to wipe the grease off of her hands. “I’m having a real hard time wrapping my head around this place belonging to someone else. The thought of having to start over somewhere new makes me sick. Not to mention uprooting Connor, too. You know he doesn’t do well with any type of change.”
    Scarlett’s eyes widened, and a wide smile swept across her face. Abby wasn’t sure if she wanted to know why.
    “Well, I have an idea that will ensure you keep your job, your home, and your precious dog.” Scarlett flashed a devilish smile and continued. “I will simply dazzle this man with my beauty and outstanding charm. If I can somehow persuade him to marry me, the airport would stay in the family.”
    “What?” Abby laughed, genuinely tickled by her sister’s silly idea. “Scarlett, you aren’t serious. The buyer’s probably old, fat, and balding, and you’ve never met him. You don’t even know his name.”
    “If it saves the airport, who cares? Those are just minor details.” Scarlett winked.
    They both knew better than to go through with this plan, Abby hoped. However, Abby wouldn’t put it past Scarlett to try something just this side of crazy to keep the airport. When the chips were down, Scarlett was a Seymour, through and through. She would do anything for her family, the same as Abby would.
    Still, there had to be a better way to keep the airport than Scarlett marrying a balding stranger.
    “Scarlett, seriously. Of all the crazy antics I have seen you try over the years, this one blows them all away. There is no way in the world a man you have never met before is going to decide he can’t live without you and must marry you within a couple of days. Stop your crazy talk, and help me figure out a plan that will actually work,” Abby said, tossing tools into her box. She hated getting preachy with her sister, but sometimes Scarlett could really get caught up in her silly fairy tale ideals. No wonder so many people mistook Abby for being the older sister. It may have had something to do with Scarlett’s long blonde hair and perfect figure, too, Abby guessed. Abby was taller and leaner than Scarlett, and her chestnut hair was cut short.
    She hoped her sister would take her advice, and she didn’t give the ridiculous idea another thought. That is, until her cell phone rang later that evening while she was relaxing