Dust And Dreams (The Rivers Brothers Book 1) by Lynn Landes

Author:Lynn Landes [Landes, Lynn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Clean & Wholesome, Romantic Suspense, Thrillers & Suspense, Mystery & Intrigue, Protection & Safety, Action & Adventure, Love Inspired, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Blessings, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Suspenseful Fiction, The Rivers Brothers
Publisher: Landes Publishing
Published: 2015-06-28T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

Solomon showers and shaves at his hotel before loading his packages and dinner into the wagon. He is looking forward to seeing the look on Faith’s face when he gives her the art supplies. He swings by the Western Union office and finds a message waiting from his sister. Everything is arranged.

Faith will receive a notice about a job in Texas. His hometown to be exact. She will have no clue that he has arranged everything. In his mind, he tells himself that it is for her and Hope, but his heart says something else.

“We need time to get to know each other, and my family will help take care of them until I finish this job,” he mutters as he gets back into his wagon.

A few minutes later Faith opens the door to her little wooden row house, and Solomon is speechless. Her long red hair is tumbled around her shoulders in a riot of damp curls, and it’s a startling contrast with the baby blue of her skirt and white blouse.

He stares at her with his mouth hanging open, and she starts to worry. “Solomon, is everything okay?”

“Faith, you make a man believe in magic, for surely you were dusted by angels at birth.”

A blush lights her cheeks and her laughter ripples across his skin. “Oh, stop! Solomon, you are a poet.” Her eyes drop to his arms.

“What's for dinner?” she asks, stepping aside so he can enter. “Something smells amazing!” she asks as he steps past her. He stops, and his mouth is just inches from hers. Faith gasps and he smiles.

“That would be soap. I'm flattered you like the way I smell, Faith.” Her mind goes completely blank, and for a minute she thinks he means to kiss her. Her heart pounds and she tries to back up but bumps into a solid wall.

He chuckles and passes her, then hurries out to get the rest of his packages. Faith checks on Hope and finds her sleeping sound. She had pre-set the table, so she waits while Solomon shuts the door. Something has changed between them, she feels a tension that wasn't there before. It's in your mind, Faith. You are just lonely, he could have his pick of women. Why on earth would he want you? She scolds herself.

Her eyes jump to his, and she finds his arms are full of brown packages. “What in the world? Solomon you didn't have to go to such trouble.”

“No trouble. The food is from a friend, Mrs. Chou. Her family owns the general store, and every now and then she cooks, and if I time it right, I am one of the lucky ones. I hope you like Chinese food.” Seeing the worry in his eyes, she laughs.

“I've never had Chinese food before, but if it tastes as good as it smells, then you have nothing to worry about.” She watches as he places all the brown paper packages onto the couch and claps his hands together.

“I'm starved, let's eat.

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