Barefoot Bay: Tend My Heart (Kindle Worlds Novella) by Marian H. Griffin

Author:Marian H. Griffin [Griffin, Marian H.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Published: 2017-09-16T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

“I can’t let him find out,” Penny grumbled on her way to the restroom. She ignored the looks she got from other diners. “I cannot believe I almost blew it!”

She swept into the ladies room and sat on one of the upholstered chairs by the mirror. She dug out her lipstick and freshened up. Still mad at herself, she stared at her reflection.

I’m not a bad person. So I didn’t tell the complete truth. Big deal. No one tells all the first time they meet someone. They might tell more before they sleep with them but…

This was getting her nowhere. “I just have to be more careful.” More careful of what, she asked herself. Is it careful to not reveal the truth to Cash? Or careful to tell him the full truth now? Maybe later?

She plonked her head on the counter in frustration. Maybe she should leave Barefoot Bay early and look for a small ranch or farm to buy. Maybe Cash knew about something for sale. Yeah, ask the guy you’re trying to convince you hate farm and ranch work where there’s a farm or ranch for sale. How convincing.

The lying was getting to her. She knew that. It kept her mind running in circles while she stumbled over stories that should or could have happened. What had she told this person? Was it the same as what she told this other person?

“No wonder my head is spinning,” she said to her reflection.

“That wine will get you every time, dearie,” said a lady as she entered the restroom. “Don’t drink and drive.”

“Thanks.” Penny smiled as she rose. “I’ll keep that in mind.” With all the other BS stuffed in my head.

She returned to the table to see Cash waiting expectantly. He smiled, stood and held out her chair.

“Thanks.”

“Do you want coffee? Dessert?”

She thought about it but shook her head. “No, I’m fine.”

He gestured to the passing waiter for the check. “Why don’t we drive over to the beach after I take care of this?”

“That sounds lovely.”

The drive was short since the Gulf was less than a mile away. He parked the car facing the water, turned off the engine and tuned the radio station to soft country. Completely comfortable in his presence, she leaned her head back and closed her eyes. This is relaxation. The music changed to a favorite of hers and she hummed along under her breath. She felt Cash’s hand slip behind her neck. She went willingly toward him as he took her lips in several sweet, brushing motions. He built up the tension just enough to have her reach for him.

There was a hard tap on the window.

She blushed furiously as Cash lowered the window to speak to the cop. It only took a moment for them to agree that she and Cash leave and leave now.

“This is a family beach, Mr. Wallace.”

“Yes, sir. Sorry, sir.”

He backed out and they laughed their way across the causeway, through Barefoot Bay and back to the resort.

“You should have seen your face,” she said.

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