Hand Over His Heart by Shanae Johnson

Author:Shanae Johnson [Johnson, Shanae]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Those Johnson Girls

Chapter Twelve

"You married him within a week of knowing him?"

Maggie nodded. Her eyes getting that glazed faraway look of someone deeply in love. The two women sat at Eva's kitchen table.

Well, no. It was Fran's kitchen table. Though serving Maggie a glass of lemonade made Eva feel like the mistress of the house.

She'd found things easily in the cupboards. She'd likely have to attribute that to Fran. His organization system made sense. Cups over the sink. Plates over the stove. Silverware in the drawer next to the stove.

When Maggie had asked to come over after dinner the other night, Eva had cut up fresh lemons and put them in filtered water with some sugar. She'd rarely had fresh lemonade. The fresh lemons themselves were usually more expensive than the cheap bottled, store-brand gallons. Fran even had some mint that she tossed in the mixture.

He'd given her free reign of the kitchen and the fridge. That morning before he and the kids left, she'd made a huge breakfast. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, and a fresh fruit salad. She hadn't eaten like that since her parents had still been with them.

She'd worried it had been too much. The look on Fran's face when he'd seen the fare told her it was perfect. He vocalized his appreciation around mouthfuls of food as he chatted with her siblings about their plans for the day. Eva had begged off, telling them she had some thinking to do.

Fran had given her a meaningful look when she'd said that. She still hadn't given him an answer to his marriage proposal. She wasn't sure what held her back? Nothing did. She only knew that something should.

"So, it was love at first sight?" she asked Maggie.

"It was something at first sight. I don't know if I'd call it love, but love came quickly. The first time I saw Dylan, I knew he was someone I could trust, someone who'd keep me and my dogs safe."

Eva had felt the same way about Fran. She'd felt safe in his arms. She'd known he would keep her and her siblings safe. The thought of a lifetime of safety sounded good to her.

"You know, he's … not in the best of health?" said Maggie.

There was that. "Is it as dire as he says? There's no hope?"

Maggie shrugged. "After the month I've had, I believe in miracles. What I do know for sure is that Fran is one of the best of them. All these guys are. I saw the way he looks at you."

That piqued Eva's attention. Fran had been looking at her? She'd felt something between them, but she had such little experience with men she wasn't sure if she was reading it right.

"I haven't known him long, but I saw that same look in Dylan's eyes when he proposed to me."

"You don't think it's crazy that I'm even considering this? Well, of course, you don't. You married quickly. The funny thing is we met at the church while I was giving a talk about preparing for the future.

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