Blaire's Ambushed Heart by Marlene Bierworth

Author:Marlene Bierworth [Bierworth, Marlene]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-10-22T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 9

The reunited friends found a quiet corner in Millie’s Diner and sat facing one another, totally immersed in conversation. The place had become a favorite spot for most of the townsfolk while socializing, especially the ones who would sooner die than set foot inside the den of sinners down the road. They were the same patrons who had volunteered to enlarge the dining area for Millie, including adding a small platform for a couple of musicians and floor space for dancers, should they feel inclined to swing their partner. Lyle and Blaire went there to relax at every available opportunity.

Her dinner partner that evening was not her husband, and she struggled to force Lyle from her mind and concentrate on David’s fun and entertaining antics. Blaire would learn to live again, and today would be the new beginning.

“Tell me, David, what brought you north? I do not believe for one minute you made this trip primarily to find me,” Blaire said. “I seem to recall you saying that you would never leave the peaceful hills of home of your own free will.”

“Peaceful? I don’t recall using that word to describe life at home.” His eyes darkened slightly, but only for a second. “The quest for knowledge has lured me north, and I can assure you, I’ve crated and sent home all the modern tools needed to make ranch work a walk in the park. This little side trip to find you is my last adventure before I head for Kentucky.”

“Then, you’re not staying long in Spalding?” Blaire’s heart took a sudden dive. David’s presence was like medicine to her soul, and she recognized the urgency within her to stay planted in the land of the living.

“I’ve been up-country to an agricultural school for one very long month, and my mother is presently visiting a friend in Pelican Rapids. It’s a small world, is it not? If our destinies have brought us together again, perhaps it was always meant to be and we were negligent not to purse a relationship.” He cleared his throat and apologized. “Sorry. I am flirting with a married woman again, but in two short two weeks, I will be out of your hair for good,” He grinned. “So, I’m all yours—if your husband is agreeable.”

She avoided that subject. “Your timing is perfect. I am as free as a bird.”

“Glad to hear that,” David said. “I prayed you could clear your schedule to accommodate me. That’s the selfish part of me showing my face again.”

“I’m on a holiday of sorts, so my time is yours.” Blaire laughed, grateful for the diversion he provided. “Spending time with you will be just like going home.”

“Blaire, would you ever consider going back—to visit, I mean?"

“To Pine Crest? Never! I can still see my father shaking his finger in front of my nose and hear his final words ringing in my ears: ‘Get out of here and never come back! You’ve made your bed, and you’ll lie in it.’ I’m afraid nothing has changed, and I doubt I will ever be welcome under my father’s roof again.

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