Autumn Lady by AnneMarie Dapp

Author:AnneMarie Dapp [Dapp, AnneMarie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Torrid Books
Published: 2017-03-28T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

After holding each other for what seemed like forever, they reluctantly got back to work. Patrick busied himself repairing the walls and ceiling. It was hard labor, but he embraced it eagerly, knowing they were working together toward their future. They stole glances at one another throughout the morning. At noontime, Mara took Patrick by his hand and led him out to the paddock. Her easel was set up next to the open window. She looked for the best angle of lighting and made sure Patrick and Sammy were comfortable before going back to her canvas.

Her eyes traveled over his face and body. He looked back with a soft smile, the afternoon light shining in his dark eyes. Golden highlights radiated around his pupils. She dipped the brush into the oil paint and the droplets clung for a moment in suspended animation. A hand moved gracefully over the canvas, releasing the first colorful dot onto a sea of white. Her mind traveled to a different realm, and she joined in spirit with every human being whomever dared to take that first stroke, and she knew the risks; she was willing to pay the price, because wasn’t that what the heart longed for? Whether it be by writing, painting, or music—one only needs to find the strength of courage to walk along the creative path, to search for one’s higher self, and maybe, for just a moment, to gaze into the eyes of God.

While she painted his features, his essence poured out to her, and she eased every last drop onto the canvas. She channeled his spirit and bridged an even deeper sense of intimacy between them. Mara worked for over an hour in deep concentration, until they heard voices calling from outside the paddock walls. Betty and Joshua were standing on the sidewalk, a large basket set between them.

“Hi! We thought we’d drop by with some lunch. We’re taking a break from work. Thought you might like to join us.”

They looked at one another and smiled. “That’s very thoughtful.” Their friends walked around the gallery, complimenting them on their progress. Mara wanted to share the engagement news, but figured it would be best to wait. After lunch, they went back to work, and the hours flew by unnoticed. They hitched Sammy to the surrey in the fading light. Once seated, Mara leaned her head against Patrick’s broad shoulder. Autumn light washed over the two lovers, painting them a golden silhouette.

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