Hope by Sam Crescent

Author:Sam Crescent [Crescent, Sam]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Amazon: B00CADK68G
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Published: 2013-04-08T21:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

“It’s been awhile since I’ve seen another woman. The other farmers have wives, but we rarely get chance to meet up. They’re always busy working the land.” The other woman rubbed her face.

Penny smiled. “I’m Penny.” She lifted her hand between them.

“I’m Laura. These are my three monsters. Go on, go and peel those potatoes while mommy shows the new lady to her room.”

All three kids ran off in the direction of the kitchen.

“Lovely to meet you, Laura,” Penny said.

“Think nothing of it. I wish we were meeting for better reasons. Killing farmers is not the best way to meet.”

Penny followed the woman up the flight of stairs. The house was in perfect working condition. The wallpaper wasn’t peeling, and there was a good working stove that she’d seen, not like the one that Damon had.

“It is very nice of you to open up your home to strangers,” Penny said.

Laura stopped at the end of the hall.

“You’re not from Don’s area, are you?” Laura turned to her and asked.

“No.”

“We’ve got a way of doing things. We don’t want to live this way forever. You’re here to help, and because of that I’m more than happy to have you in my home.” Laura opened the second door on the left. “This is where you and your man will be staying. We’ve got fresh sheets, and there is a bathroom across their. You’ll need to fill the tub. I’ve always got water boiling if you want a bath. The kids help me fetch it from the well.”

“Thank you,” Penny said. The layout of the house reminded her of home.

“I bet you’re in need of a drink. Come on, I’ll make you some mint tea.” Laura closed the door making her way down to the kitchen.

Pearce sat at the kitchen table. He was separating the peas from the pods.

“Where’s Damon?” she asked.

“He’s gone with George to check out the farm. You’re not to be left alone.”

“Thank God. George was starting to panic when he went out to check the fields. He makes me and the kids go with him.” Laura grabbed a saucepan of water and placed it on the hob. Next she began to pick mint leaves and place them in a jug.

“Have any of the other farmers struggled with it?” Pearce asked.

“They’ve not dealt with an outright attack. They’ve said their stocks have been pinched.” Laura poured the hot water over the mint. “We’re all trying to make the best of what we’ve got, and then you’ve got a bunch of assholes trying to send us back to hell.”

Penny sat down next to Pearce. She glanced out of the window wishing Damon had at least said good bye to her.

“I can understand. Penny here is from Grimes’s area. I think he’s one of the men who don’t want to go back or move forward,” Pearce said, bringing her into the conversation.

“You’re a lucky girl, Penny. I’ve heard some horror stories about that area. I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy.

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