Hart's Longing (Secrets In Idyll Wood Book 1) by Marisa Masterson

Author:Marisa Masterson [Masterson, Marisa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Victorian Era, 19th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Frontier-Pioneer Era, Cowboy & Western Romance, Hearts Desire, American West, Clean & Wholesome, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Beautiful & Feisty, Secrets In Idyll Wood Duet
Publisher: Marisa Masterson
Published: 2019-03-20T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

For such a hot day, a definite frost hung in the air of the bank. Hart entered the bank and said good morning to Mr. Strong through his open office door. Instead of returning the greeting, his employer rose from behind the desk and closed the door in Hart’s face.

Looking heavenward, Hart issued what had to be his hundredth thank you to the Lord for the job waiting in Cashton. Hildreth’s Haberdashery loomed in his mind like an oasis in the midst of his growing troubles.

Twelve days until he was expected to report for work there. Nine more days of working here in the bank. You can do this. Remember, you need those days to woo sweet Zelly!

His till rested in its drawer, ready for the day and he busily wiped down the bank’s counter. Manny entered through the back door. For once, his clothes were wrinkle free and his hair had been neatly combed.

Manny glanced hesitantly toward his father’s office. After seeing the door closed, he smiled at Hart and greeted him. At least one Strong wasn’t angry that morning.

While Manny set up the contents of his cash drawer, Hart finished the light cleaning that either Manny or he was expected to do most evenings before leaving work. He had left early the previous day and obviously, and not unexpectedly, Manny failed to clean the night before.

After looking at the Regulator clock hung on the wall next to the front door, Hart flipped the sign in the window and unlocked the front door. Sitting on his stool, he mentally formed questions he wanted to ask Manny.

Before he could ask any of them, Manny spoke. “A lot of yelling at my home last night. Dad wants to blame it all on Zelly.”

Manny sighed. “He refuses to see what a snake my brother is!”

“If he’s blaming Zelly, why did he slam his door in my face?” He tried not to be hurt by the injustice of it. An arrogant man, Mr. Strong expected to live life without needing to apologize. Last night must have been a terrible blow to his pride.

A low chuckle vibrated up from Manny’s chest. “You should see Ram’s face today. I know my father looked in on him, like I did, before he left for the bank. It probably made him angry at you again seeing him so bruised like that.”

He knew no love was lost between the brothers. It did bother him, however, to see the enjoyment Manny was experiencing at Ram’s suffering. What an odd family!

A flood of customers, mostly business owners needing money for change or making deposits before their stores opened cut off their conversation. For a Tuesday, customers filled their time that morning. There had been such a steady parade of patrons that a fatigued Hart failed to make eye contact with his latest customer.

When Hart read the name on the check a hand slid across the counter to him, his eyes flew up. Ada Fuller stood there, her face a mixture of belligerence and impatience.

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