An Agent for Genevieve by Marlene Bierworth

Author:Marlene Bierworth [Bierworth, Marlene]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-02-21T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

At the next rest stop, Gen climbed out and headed for the Friskin wagon. When she spotted Andrea, she called out to her.

“Hello Andrea. Come visit for a minute.”

The green-eyed pampered socialite wore a common traveling dress and her hair looked disheveled. Perhaps she’d been napping too.

“You’re Grace’s sister, aren’t you?” she asked. Gen was surprised she didn’t mention Nick’s name as the reference to her family.

“Yes, I am. We were expecting to hear from you, knowing your eighteenth birthday was fast approaching. Time for a new wardrobe.”

Andrea laughed and pointed to her outfit. “As you can see, clothing is not a high priority out here.”

“We missed you at Sandy and Jethro’s wedding, but obviously you had other plans.” Gen hugged the woman. “So glad to have you traveling with us. My husband and I are on our honeymoon.”

“Who goes on a honeymoon with other people?” she asked.

“We do. It’s not safe traveling alone. The Indians are worrisome on occasion, and the countless rogues on the trails lie in wait to invade a lonely campsite built for two.”

“I suppose you’re right,” said Andrea.

“But this is the last place I expected to see you,” said Gen. “Figured you were more the going-abroad type?”

“Don’t put all debutants into a neat bundle. For me, life at the estate is like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.”

“I’m sorry to hear that,” said Gen. “Is it true you have a child with you?”

“It’s not mine, if that’s what you’re thinking. I’m on my way to meet up with my future husband, the father of the baby.”

“How wonderful! You have all this time alone to bond with the child before you arrive,” said Gen.

“It might have been perfect, until I discovered Nicolas was the one hired to accompany me. Of course, Terrance has no idea the man is obsessed with me. Your brother is not easy to shake off.”

“Have you told him that you love another?”

“Love? I don’t even know Mr. Laker. But he does promise me everything I need to start fresh where no one knows me.”

“Be careful that you’re not exchanging one prison for another. Men can say just about anything in a letter,” said Gen.

“But he’s entrusted me with his child. That speaks highly of the man,” Andrea said in his defense.

“Why was he separated from the baby in the first place?”

“His wife died in childbirth and at first he grieved and could not face the infant. The infant stayed with his grandparents. But now Terrance wants to start over fresh – with me and his son. I find it endearing.”

Gen gulped down her fears. If her so-called future husband arranged delivery of the child to Denver, why couldn’t he have brought it all the way to Colorado Springs? And why on earth would Andrea have to foot the bill for the original transportation on the train, and now hide herself on a wagon train before meeting him? It all sounded rather fishy. And what did Gen’s brother, Nick, have to do with it all?

“Would you care to walk a spell?” she asked Andrea.

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