Bella's Christmas Rescue: A Holiday Novella by Jenny Hammerle

Author:Jenny Hammerle
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2014-08-30T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

The following few days Sarah slept a lot. It was her vacation after all and if she wasn’t going to spend it skiing in Park City she’d spend the first few days or so catching up on some sleep. As the days passed and the moment of her friends’ departure on what was supposed to have been her girls’ getaway neared, she began to feel a little depressed and sorry for herself.

Her date Monday night with Jack had gone very well, but here it was four days later and not a word. No text. No call. Not even a drop by. She knew he worked twenty-four on and forty-eight off. By her estimate he would have gone in to work on Wednesday morning and should be getting off right about now. Sarah checked her phone sitting on the counter- making sure it was fully charged.

Nada.

Additionally, her friends were off getting pedicures for their trip and making last minute preparations. All the while… she waited for a call. She’d never waited on a man to call like this before. Usually she was dodging calls- not praying for one. One thing was for certain. Sarah wasn’t sure she liked liking someone this much. By five o’clock it became apparent he wasn’t going to call or text today. Sarah decided she needed to get out for a little bit. Then she thought of Bella.

She hadn’t seen her all week. Maybe she needed to check on her. Maybe she should text young Jeremy and stop over to see Bella. Bella must be missing her too. It only took Jeremy a few seconds to respond. He and Bella were out for a jog. They would be home in half an hour. He texted Sarah the address.

It’s just up the road on Shingle Creek. How convenient.

Sarah took extra care with her make-up and outfit. She wanted to look casual- but not too casual. Like she just happened by- but not like she climbed out from under a rock. She made the short journey over and found Jeremy just jogging up the driveway when she pulled in. He was drenched with sweat. Bella looked beat too, but not too tired to jump at Sarah’s car. When Sarah opened the door she was covered in slobbery dog kisses.

She brushed her hands down Bella’s back and neck. She seemed so happy having a young boy to play with. She wagged her tail excitedly, but made no attempt to climb in. Maybe she liked it better here in a house with a teenaged boy who could give her more attention, long walks and swims in the lake. She decided immediately once her knee was heeled she’d need to take up jogging again. It would make Bella happier and her healthier.

“I’m glad you stopped by. She’s progressing very nicely.”

“Looks like it.”

“She’s stopped pulling. I’m training her with treats. Labs are a food driven breed.”

“I didn’t realize that. To think it was as simple as a handful of dog treats. Who knew?”

“She should be a changed dog by the time you get her back.

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