Her Heart's Desire by Ruth Ann Nordin

Author:Ruth Ann Nordin [Nordin, Ruth Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: AmerFrntr/Western/Cowboy, Historical
ISBN: 9781479178889
Google: zYSgMQEACAAJ
Amazon: 1479178888
Barnesnoble: 1479178888
Goodreads: 13584378
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2012-08-21T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Sally alternated between extreme happiness and utter despair. She much preferred kissing Rick to Michael. Too bad Rick was only practicing. She didn’t know whether to kick herself or congratulate herself for coming up with the idea of him kissing her. It was something she wanted to do more than just about anything else, but she had hoped it would get him to think of her in a more romantic light.

She spent the entire night thinking of little else but Rick and the way he’d touched and kissed her while at the park. If she didn’t know any better, she’d believe he really did want to be with her. She really hoped he came around to understanding that he needed to be with her instead of Ethel Mae because she couldn’t imagine her life with anyone but him.

The next morning during breakfast, Vivian told her parents about another dastardly thing Hugh had done to her that morning. Sally glanced at Ethel Mae and rolled her eyes while Vivian wasn’t looking in her direction. Seriously, there was only so much anyone could take of how Hugh was ruining her life. Ethel Mae’s lips turned up into a smile, but she held her tongue.

After breakfast, Sally and Ethel Mae left the house and took a walk through the park. Unable to resist the urge, Sally pointed to the bench where she and Rick had been sitting the evening before. “That’s where he kissed me.”

Ethel Mae giggled. “And you think he doesn’t prefer you to me.”

Sally groaned. “Yes, but he did it because he wanted to practice on me so he’d be a good kisser when he kissed you.”

“That’s ridiculous! He wouldn’t even suggest kissing you if he didn’t want to do it with you in the first place.”

“Well, that’s just it,” she admitted, her cheeks growing warm. “I was the one who suggested it.”

Her friend’s eyes grew wide. “You didn’t!”

“I did. I thought maybe he’d kiss me and fall in love with me. You know, thinking that kissing me would force him to think of me in a more romantic way.”

“You’re hopeless.”

“I know.”

Ethel Mae offered her an understanding smile as they continued to walk down the path. “I don’t think he would have kissed you if he didn’t want to kiss you.”

“I’d like to think you’re right.”

“Of course, I am. Why, Rick hasn’t even been by to see me. He’s been spending all of his time with you.”

“To talk about you.”

“You’re telling me he spends two to three hours at your parents’ house, and all you two talk about is me the entire time?”

Sally smiled. “No, we don’t.”

“See?”

She bit her lower lip.

“And who did he spend an hour with yesterday?”

“Maybe you’re right.”

Ethel Mae rolled her eyes. “Maybe.”

Sally was ready to reply when she saw Rick heading in their direction. Her pulse raced in anticipation. She stopped and grabbed her friend’s arm. “He’s here, and he’s coming toward us!”

“Shh… He might hear you. You don’t want to seem too eager.”

“You’re right. I’m sorry.

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