The sun went behind a thick bank of cloud. A shiver wriggled down his back. Pete looked up. A figure stood on the verandah outside the cellar door. It was quite a distance but he could tell from the stance it was Ed. Pete lifted his hand to wave but his brother had already turned away and disappeared inside. There was one vehicle out the front, a van. Perhaps they were still busy at the cellar door. Pete had meant to get back to help with the last of the customers and let Noelene go home early but he’d spent a long time with Howard walking amongst the vines and somehow the day had got away from him.
He should ask Ed to go to the pub with him for a meal tonight. They’d hardly seen each other the last few weeks. That would prevent him having to eat his casserole for a third night and give him a chance to catch up with his older brother. Ed had become elusive of late or was it Pete who’d not bothered to make enough of an effort? He could easily lose himself in the vines or the winery sheds all day. They’d never been close but they’d been strong for each other in the early days after the light plane crash that had claimed their parents.
Gradually as life had gone on they’d each taken up their roles at Wriggly Creek Wines, Pete managing the vines and wine production, Ed the finances, sales and marketing. They complemented each other and rubbed along together.
Pete shrugged his shoulders. The lowering sun combined with a breeze brought a drop in temperature. He couldn’t remember the last time he’d had a conversation with his brother that didn’t involve the business. The coming vintage would make a proper catch-up almost impossible. The pub was a good idea. There were several things he needed to talk over with Ed. Pete strode back between the vines, glad he’d made a decision.
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First Published 2016
ISBN 978 148921056 2
A Chance of Stormy Weather
© 2016 by Tricia Stringer
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