Gillian's Do-Over by Vale Kate

Gillian's Do-Over by Vale Kate

Author:Vale, Kate [Vale, Kate]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: North Cascades Press
Published: 2013-11-11T04:00:00+00:00


Gillian parked her car and walked in the direction of the Chihuly Glass Museum. Even from a distance, she could see clusters of red and yellow blooms shining in the light from inside the museum. A crowd had gathered near the front entrance. There must be something special going on tonight. She ambled past people, looking for a man in a red vest. So far, no luck. Well, she had told him to go on inside.

“I’d like a ticket, please.”

“Today’s viewings are all reserved. May I have your name?”

“I didn’t know that.” She pursed her lips. Would Nifty have already paid for a ticket for her? “Would you happen to have a ticket reserved for ‘Fab’, er ‘fabulousatforty?’” She felt her cheeks heat up that she’d had to use her online name.

The ticket taker smiled. “Why, yes. It’s right here. The man who bought it said you’d be along soon. He’s already inside.” She handed over the ticket.

“Thank you.” Gillian stopped just inside the exhibit hall, taking in the breathtaking beauty of the glassworks on display. Toward the far end of the room, a man was standing, looking at another cluster of glass flowers. He carried a long-stemmed white rose and was wearing a red vest and charcoal pants. Just like he said. She walked in his direction. She recognized his hair from his picture, a mixture of brown with gray above his ears that caught the light.

He turned and seemed to spot Gillian immediately. He beamed at her and waved the rose. She nodded and picked up her pace.

“You are fabulous,” he said, his deep voice containing a hint of an accent, something Gillian couldn’t place, but definitely foreign.

“My real name’s Gillian,” she replied.

He handed her the rose and waited for her to shake his hand. “I’m Finn.” He motioned toward another room. “Would you like to sit, maybe have a cup of coffee in the cafe before we explore?”

“A good idea.” She followed him into the eating area. “The glassworks here are spectacular.”

“Yes, they are.” His voice with that hint of an accent was charming.

He supported her elbow as she walked toward an empty table. Finn helped her into her seat.

But she felt no thrum of excitement as she’d experienced with Matt. A reaction she’d struggled to ignore each time it occurred, each time she’d met with him, to be honest. “Have you been waiting long?”

“No. I wanted to meet you before checking out the exhibit.” Is he as nervous as I am? He sat down, folded and refolded the napkin at his place, looking embarrassed. “I’m not used to meeting strange women,” he said. “Not that you’re strange.” He gave a little snort. “What I mean is, women I don’t really know.”

Gillian laughed, relieved that his discomfort seemed to mirror hers. “You haven’t been online long?”

He shook his head. “Just a few months. My friends kept on me about needing to meet other people after my wife died. I finally gave in. What about you?”

“My son encouraged me.



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