Forever in Good Hope by Kirk Cindy

Author:Kirk, Cindy
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-08-15T04:00:00+00:00

Fin changed into a white sundress with bold red poppies and heels of the same color, then arranged to meet Jeremy for a late lunch at Muddy Boots. The wedding plans discussed this morning reminded her of a large boulder perched at the edge of a precipice.

One little push would have it careening out of control. Still, she didn’t want Jeremy to upset his grandmother by refusing to play along.

She could see him doing it, not understanding the entire picture. Fin felt she had a good grasp on what was going on and how to best deal with the situation.

Though she knew Jeremy had to be busy, when she called he didn’t make her feel as if she was bothering him. He answered immediately, informed her he was in a meeting and would call her in ten minutes. Her phone rang in eight.

Despite being a Wednesday and past the lunch hour, the small café on Main Street buzzed with activity. Several tables held groups playing cards while a rectangular table near the back wall had been claimed by a Bible study group.

Fin chose a table without any neighbors, hoping for some privacy. Or at least as much privacy as one could hope for in a small town. While she waited, she picked up the menu and studied the selections.

“Hey, beautiful.” Jeremy brushed a kiss across her cheek and took the chair next to her. “I hope I didn’t keep you waiting.”

“I just got here myself.” She placed the menu on the table. “Thanks for coming. And thank you for the flowers. They’re lovely. Gerbera daisies are my favorite.”

“I remember.” An emotion she couldn’t quite identify filled Jeremy’s blue eyes, then he blinked and it was gone. “You said there was something we needed to discuss. It sounded urgent.”

Fin was considering how best to explain what his grandmother had planned when the bell over the front door jingled, drawing her attention.

Eliza stepped inside and glanced around, looking stylish as always in a lace overlay dress, which Fin recognized as a Marc Jacobs. The color of lemon chiffon, it was the perfect foil for her dark hair, and the simple cut flattered her lithe figure.

When their eyes met, Fin smiled and lifted a hand in greeting.

Fin was glad she looked Eliza-ready. Jeans and a tee might be okay for Ruby and Ami, but meeting up with your fiancé’s former flame looking as if you just finished working in the garden would be a major faux pas.

“Is my grandmother okay? When you said—” Jeremy stopped when Eliza strode up. He started to rise, but she motioned him down.

“Eliza. What a pleasant surprise.” The smile he offered Eliza seemed especially warm. “Can you join us?”

“I stopped to pick up a to-go order, but I’m five minutes early.” Her gaze flicked to Fin.

“Please, sit.” Fin’s encouragement earned her a smile from Jeremy.

Eliza took a seat with an innate gracefulness Fin envied. “I’m happy I ran into both of you. I’d like to come out on Sunday.

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