A Simple Love by Harlow James

Author:Harlow James [James, Harlow]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-07-28T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Mike

August proves to be more miserable than July as far as the heat goes, crushing the idea of a rewarding dip in Mrs. Hanson’s pond, which now feels more like bath water than a refreshingly cool reprieve from the hell that has taken over Hopetown, Nebraska. The short dip I took with Tim after finishing my latest project was my prize for the sweat I poured into that desk, the desk I handmade for Victoria for her classroom.

Sauntering out of the pond, water dripping from my head down my chest and legs, I make my way over to Tim sitting on the picnic table in front of me, devouring his sandwich.

“This was a good idea,” he exclaims around a mouthful of food, warranting a laugh from me. I take a seat across from him, running my towel through my hair with one hand, while retrieving my sandwich from the lunch box with the other, before taking a healthy bite to satisfy the carnal hunger I developed all morning.

“Work is great, but we must remember to make time for some fun, too,” I declare, cracking open my soda to wash down the roast beef.

“I agree, I just wish that water was cooler,” he replies.

“You and me both, kid. This heat is unbearable.”

Tim finishes his bite before changing the subject. “So when are you gonna deliver her desk to her?” My confidant is more eager than I am to deliver the gift to Victoria. Tim has been rooting for me in my quest for Victoria’s affection over the past two months, searching for updates every few days, and he’s known about my idea for her desk since I opened my business.

“I think I’m going to surprise her with it tomorrow, actually. When I was texting her last night, she said she’ll be working in her classroom tomorrow and the day after, so I figured it would be the perfect time to drop it off.” I stare off at the pond in the distance. “I can’t wait to see her face when she sees it.”

The closer Victoria got to finishing school, the more eager I got about making this desk for her. The idea has been in the back of my mind for years, but finally building it into reality was way more satisfying than I want to admit. It felt like a critical piece in the puzzle of our relationship, a gift that I hope will help remove any doubt about how I feel about her and solidify my feelings.

The dark mahogany wood I chose screamed classic and regal, the exact way I think of Victoria. I wanted to give her a piece that could withstand the test of time as well, something that would outlast trends and still remain relevant in style. Given it’s just going in her classroom, I’m sure first graders won’t care about the furniture, but Victoria will appreciate it, and that’s all that matters.

“Sounds like a good idea. Do you need my help?” Tim asks eagerly, his curiosity about my interactions with Victoria becoming borderline unhealthy.

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