Broken by Rachel Hanna

Author:Rachel Hanna [Hanna, Rachel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-01-17T05:00:00+00:00

Bella drove into town on her way to work at the coffee shop. Overnight, the square had been turned into the epitome of autumn. From scarecrows to bales of hay, the Harvest Festival preparations were in full swing. In just two days, the festival would take place, and families from across the area would descend on Madison Falls for fun family memories. Apple bobbing, funnel cakes and hay rides would abound during the one day festival that the whole area waited for each year.

And Bella was dreading it. She knew Ethan wanted to go because Lori took him each year, and she couldn’t let him down.

“Morning, Bella!” Roslyn called from the back room of the coffee shop as Bella arrived at work.

“Good morning,” Bella said as she put her purse under the counter and tied on her apron.

“Did ya see the decorations for the Harvest Festival on your way in?”

“I did,” Bella said trying not to make eye contact. Roslyn could see right through her.

“You are taking Ethan, aren’t you?” Roslyn asked as she prepared a new pot of coffee.

“Of course. He wants to go, so I’ll take him.”

“Don’t you want to go, Bella? It’s a lot of fun,” Roslyn said with a hint of desperation in her voice. Bella knew that she only wanted her to be happy, and she wished that she could make everyone happy.

“Ros, I’m just not into that kind of stuff. I much prefer quiet evenings at home with a cup of coffee and a good book,” Bella said, trying to make up an excuse why all the family stuff wasn’t her thing.

“Bella, can I say something, as a friend?”

“Sure. You’re one of my best friends here, Roslyn,” Bella said fully prepared that she wasn’t going to like what Roslyn had to say.

“I get the feeling that you’ve had a challenging past,” she started. “But, maybe Madison Falls is your new beginning. Sometimes opening up to new things and new emotions will set you free,” she said. Before Bella could say anything, three customers walked in and placed orders.

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