A Cousin's Promise by Wanda E. Brunstetter

Author:Wanda E. Brunstetter [Brunstetter, Wanda E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Published: 0100-12-31T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 22

Loraine’s horse stamped nervously and blew a burst of steam from its nostrils as she fumbled with the reins. Her hands shook so badly she could barely make them work.

Wayne’s words resounded in her head: “I don’t love you anymore. You’d be better off with Jake.” The finality of his tone could have etched the words in steel.

A tremor shot through her body. It really was over between them. How could she go to work and put a smile on her face when her whole world was falling apart?

“This isn’t how I wanted things to turn out!” she murmured tearfully as she guided her horse and buggy down the road.

How did you want them to turn out? an inner voice asked.

The buggy hit a pothole that jarred her, and she winced. “Jake and I are not supposed to be together! We’re just good friends. I’m supposed to be with Wayne. I promised him I would always be his.”

Loraine gripped the reins tighter, hoping to gain control of her swirling emotions, more than guiding the horse. No way could she allow herself to love Jake again. She couldn’t let her guard down. She couldn’t allow him to sweep her off her feet the way he’d done before. Wayne might not realize it, but he needed her now more than ever. Surely he couldn’t have meant it when he said he didn’t love her anymore.

A film of tears clouded Loraine’s vision. Soon they started running down her cheeks. She sniffed and wiped them away. “Things have to get better,” she mumbled, hoping to make herself feel more secure. “Wayne’s bound to come to his senses, and I can’t give up on him just because he said he doesn’t love me anymore.”

More tears fell, until Loraine couldn’t see well enough to drive anymore. She guided Trixie to the side of the road, knowing she needed to get herself under control before she went any farther.

She reached for her handbag and fumbled inside until she found a tissue, and then she blew her nose. Leaning forward, and closing her eyes, she began to pray.

“Dear Lord, please give me some direction and a sense of peace. I know I can’t keep pestering Wayne to change his mind about us, but should I give up and let him go? If Wayne and I are meant to be together, then help him see that. If we’re not, then I need some assurance and confirmation.”

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