Alvarado Gold by Victoria Pitts-Caine

Author:Victoria Pitts-Caine [Caine, Victoria Pitts]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: christian Fiction
ISBN: 9781611160222
Publisher: White Rose Publishing
Published: 2013-09-11T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

As I gripped the armrest, the wheels of the plane met the tarmac. I hated landings, but this one proved to be easier than most. I’d managed to schedule an early flight out of San Jose and noon approached as I gathered my bags and found the Avis counter.

“Would you like a convertible?” The young, college-age clerk quickly filled my rental request. “We have a nice, red one.”

“No. I think a larger car would be better. Four door, please. There will be others in my party.” I had a mission here. The anticipation of the next few days grew and what unfolded would be beyond even my own fruitful imagination.

I’d never been to the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. When I realized getting onto the freeway could be a nightmare, I happily remembered Mel had agreed to take a shuttle to the hotel. It was near the corner of MacArthur Boulevard and John Carpenter Freeway. Once I found it and checked in, I wanted to go downtown to the library.

The pamphlet I’d received showed the Summerfield in all its glory but the rates were expensive. I’d booked a suite so Mel and I could have a girl’s night before Clay and Susan arrived. I’d be alone for the evening in the pure luxury of the large room. Once I’d made my trip downtown, I wanted to find the day spa and exercise room displayed in the brochure. I’d reserved the suite before my fight with Gary and we had planned on having dinner. But now I wanted the time alone to reflect on what happened and how I’d been so taken in by him.

I parked the car in the entrance breezeway and walked into the main lobby. The soft floral designed tile floors met my gaze and delivered an unexpected coolness. My footsteps echoed on the ceramic squares. Surprised to hear a waterfall, I walked to the south end where a Koi pond, partially hidden from view, sat in the corner. The splashing water was soothing. I made a mental note to check it out later. A small restaurant nestled into the side of the building near the cascade looked interesting. I’d ask the desk clerk to make a dinner reservation for me.

“I have a suite reserved for Addie Brown, please.”

“Ah, yes Ms. Brown, 213.” The desk clerk, probably close to sixty, displayed mannerisms and speech, which sounded as if he’d practiced in the mirror every morning. “Please sign in and the bell captain will help you with your luggage. Credit card?” His brightly polished nametag bore one name, Adams. I’d wanted to ask him questions about finding the library but his stiff, pretensions kept me at bay. I’d use the phone once I reached my room.

If everything else failed, I could use the web to locate the library and anything else I needed. “Is there perhaps Internet connections?”

“Of course.” He nodded to the brightly colored tri-fold leaflet tucked into the side pocket of my tapestry bag. “It’s in the brochure.” He returned coolly.

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