Always Another Sunset by KC Luck

Author:KC Luck [Luck, KC]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: KC Luck Media
Published: 2023-01-09T16:00:00+00:00

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Coffee cup in hand, Bella leaned back in her chair to study the screen for a moment. She had gotten up when she heard JC in the kitchen, filled with a new idea for her book. After a quick but very nice breakfast and goodbye kiss with her new roommate, she had settled down to write. Finally, the chapter was finished, and she let her eyes scan what she wrote. Then, with a fist pump at her accomplishment, Bella let out a loud “yes.” When Roxie moved on her bed beside the table, Bella leaned to look at her. Her head raised, the dog’s warm eyes held a quizzical expression. Bella smiled. “Sorry, but I’m excited about this one. Big plot twist to end act two.”

After a beat, Roxie yawned, lowering her muzzle back to her paws. With a laugh, Bella stood. “Oh, I see. Well, you’re new to this, so I forgive you,” she said, picking up the small bag of chewy dog snacks from the corner of the table. “I bet you will get excited if I offer you a treat though.” Roxie’s head popped back up, her eyes bright. “That’s what I thought.”

She fished a nugget from the bag while Roxie sat up and studied her. Bella continued to be impressed. There was no hint of begging or other antics trying to convince her to pass over the treat. Bella had an idea, and she held the snack higher. “Can you catch?” she asked, and Roxie’s eyes didn’t waver. Not sure if all dogs could catch or not, Bella tossed a soft lob in the dog’s direction. Moving only her head, Roxie snapped the treat out of the air, chewed for a moment, swallowed with a gulp, and then refocused on Bella. “Well, you made that look easy.” Bella tilted her head. “I wonder how many tricks you know.” She picked out another treat. “Lay down?”

Roxie gently lowered her body, her focus never wavering. Impressed, Bella gave her the reward before running a hand over the animal’s soft, furry head. “When you’re feeling one hundred percent better, I think the three of us need to find a place outside and check out your other talents.” She guessed JC would have some fun ideas to try, and thinking of the woman, she thought back to the evening before. Although lacking the passion of their other evenings so far, the night had been sweet as they wrapped up in a blanket on the couch and watched most of a movie together. JC had surprised her by falling asleep partway through the film and the woman had apologized profusely over it, but Bella took it as a good sign. She liked knowing that JC was comfortable around her.

Setting down the treats, Bella was about to go to the kitchen when her cellphone rang. Seeing Joanie, her editor’s name, on the screen, she scooped it up before making her way to grab another cup of coffee. “I’ve had the best writing morning,” she answered without even a hello.

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