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“Uh huh” Millie s? Is he out of your system?”

Of course he wasn’t

I hadn’t been able to think about anything else since I left his place last night—I’d barely even slept

My face grew hot

“That’s what I thought” My sister’s grin was s casual”

“I don’t need luck,” I said, hugging s”

“Of course you are” She started singing the song I’d been hu “L is for the way you look at me”

“Coo take a look at the patio”

“Okay Bye, Millie” Ellie got up and followed me to the door

We heardall the way down the hall

Later that afternoon, there was a lull at the front desk, and I took a minute to check e fro for a position in a Manhattan hotel I hadn’t gotten the job, which turned out to be just as well, but afterward, she’d sentcandidate, the position had been filled internally

Her return e for a new hotel, and the subject line said, Following Up — New Opportunity

Curious, I opened it

Dear Winifred,

Hello! I hope you are well I wanted to reach out to you about a job opportunity at The Alexander, a boutique hotel in a former summer home in Newport, Rhode Island I recently took a job here asfor an event planner to coordinate large gatherings, such as corporate retreats and wedding receptions, but also suests

The Alexander is an elegant inn, just twenty-two rooms, in a nineteenth century mansion built by a silver heiress and her literary novelist husband They threw famous parties here in the twenties and thirties—Harry Houdini performed at one!—and the horounds boast a gorgeous rose garden and spectacular ocean views

There are several spaces ideal for weddings and receptions, including a luxurious Gilded Age ballrooardens, and interior rooms for more intimate occasions When I first saw the possibilities, I iht of you As you know, your portfolio and personal interview made quite an impression on me

If you’re interested in talking about the job, please do give me a call I think you’d enjoy the atmosphere and creative freedom, and I will make it worth your while