Hope Falls_Seasons of Change by Kimi Flores

Author:Kimi Flores [Flores, Kimi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Published: 2017-10-30T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Tess

“Damn, look at how far these are from the rec center.” Elliott pointed to the line of parked cars along the street. “Sorry, I should’ve suggested we leave sooner.” He winced over to me. “Would you like me to drop you off at the entrance or do you mind taking the hike with me?”

“I don’t mind walking.” I watched the approval in his eyes, like I’d given him the answer he’d hoped for.

Pulling up to the curb, he peeked out the window. “Are you sure? We’ll probably get rained on either walking there or on the way back.” Well, he was a gentleman, I’d give him that, but I didn’t need him going anymore out of his way for me than he already had.

“I’m sure. It might be fun walking in the rain, jumping in puddles with my new boots.” Between job hunting and spending my late afternoons and evenings with Elliott this past week, I’d gone shopping for a few warmer items with Jaime. My feet were nice and toasty in my new boots.

“Another silly thing to add to our list?”

I suddenly felt all warm and fuzzy about him saying ‘our’ list. “Exactly.”

Once out of his truck, our feet squished along the soggy grass until we got to the rec center. Scanning the inside, I observed, “You weren’t kidding. It looks like the entire town showed up—and that Christmas exploded in here.”

A mixture of cinnamon, apple cider, caramel, and pine filled the large space as holiday music played in the background. Several lit Christmas trees lined three of the four walls, while ornaments and wreaths hung from the ceiling with fishing line. Craft and food booths filled every bare spot along the last wall. And there were different styles of garland strung all over the room.

“Did Santa and his elves come in and puke Christmas spirit all over this room?” The question slipped past my filter before I could stop it, but this was a bit much.

He laughed, “Yeah, they go a little overboard on the decorations. If everything’s the same as last year, the trees, garland and anything hanging from the ceiling, as well as all the items on that back table, are all part of the auction.” He pointed to a large area behind the last booth. “You write down your bid and if you win, the items will be delivered to your house tomorrow and all you have to do is hand over a check. There are also plenty of things for sale and since most Hope Falls’ merchants participate, I say it’s the easiest way to get your Christmas shopping done.”

Driving through town this past week, listening to classic Christmas tunes, I’d slowly begun to get into the holiday spirit, but I still hadn’t put up any decorations. Something about being in this place made me sad that my home was still so plain. Even if it was just me, I was home all the time now. Why couldn’t I add some Christmas cheer?

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