FAMILY MAGIC (THE FLOWER FARM MAGICAL MYSTERY SERIES Book 1) by Lucia Kuhl

Author:Lucia Kuhl [Kuhl, Lucia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-02-25T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 20

I arrived first and was shown to a table in the back. I’d forgotten how much I enjoyed the restaurant's atmosphere with the wooden booths and the Tiffany Lampshades. The building's depth and the darker ambiance worked to create a sense of walking away from your cares and treating yourself to fantastic food.

When it was warm, the open-air patio was an excellent option too. The front step was my only Feng Shui issue, typically, you want as few barriers between you and your customers as possible, but in Doc's case, the step only added to the feeling of escape.

Years ago, I'd run away from the area so fast and so far, I'd forgotten what I'd run from. Yes, my family was crazy, and at the time, I needed a market for my skills, but in my mind, I'd run away from everything Michiana had to offer. I didn't realize what I'd left.

I'd decided on a juicy cheeseburger, fries, and a salad when I saw the door open, and Lizzie floated through it. She'd always moved with an athletic grace I envied. While I communed with nature, Lizzie conquered it. It was no surprise she'd become a sports photographer, specializing in out of arena sports. Her photos of long-distance runners, sailboats, and fishermen appeared on the most prominent magazines' covers.

With tears in both our eyes, we hugged as she reached the table. It felt so good to hug my old friend and lend her any healing energy I had. Not that my energy was the best right now. But the Magic could funnel what I had and give it to her in a healing manner. Anyhow, that was my belief.

"I am so glad you called," Lizzie said. "I felt horrible about all the things I said. Charles had me so wound up. I am so sorry." She fiddled with her napkin as she said the words.

"And I am so sorry about your father. Once I realized who I was going to see, I couldn't wait to surprise your dad. He meant so much to me as a child."

She reached across the table and took my hand.

"He always loved having you around. After the divorce, my mother found numerous ways to keep me from him. We grew apart. About two years ago, we decided to try to start over. And it was good. Charles didn't care for my father, and dad knew it, but I vowed I would not let another person keep me from my father. But someone did."

"What didn't Charles like about your dad, if I may ask?"

"My father is," she paused. "My father was larger than life and loved everyone. Charles is a behind-the-scenes type of person, and he doesn't like people. The two clashed. Charles and my stepfather have a good relationship."

I couldn’t help thinking Charles liked her stepdad’s money and position more than he liked her stepfather.

"How’s your mom?"

"Mom’s failing. Her mind. She and my stepfather had a rocky relationship. She’d never admit it, but she was happier with my dad.

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