Last Dance, Second Chance: A BRAND NEW uplifting romance about second-chance love (Heartwarming, feel-good romances) by EMMA BENNET

Author:EMMA BENNET [BENNET, EMMA]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Joffe Books romances and sagas
Published: 2024-08-02T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

“I can’t believe your family is coming back tomorrow and this is your last full day here,” said Nathan, when Jessica came out into the kitchen for her breakfast on Saturday morning. “It’s going to be so quiet without you and Monty around.”

“I’m not going back to the States for a few more days, so you won’t get rid of us completely,” Jessica reminded him.

“No, but it won’t be the same, so we need to make today special. What would you like to do? I’m at your disposal.”

“I actually have a prior engagement, but only for part of the morning. I said to my old ballet teacher that I’d drop in and give her a hand with a class at ten. It’s only an hour, I think.”

“That’ll be nice for you. Make sure you don’t overdo it, though. You should still be keeping off that foot as much as possible.”

“I know, don’t worry, Dr Townsend.”

“How about I pick you up afterwards and we can do something?”

“Sure. What did you have in mind?”

“I’ve got an idea, but I’m not telling you what it is.”

“Intriguing . . .”

“And actually, you being out for a while will give me time to organise it.”

“How mysterious! I love it!”

“Would you like a lift to the dance studio?”

“No, thanks. The walk will be good exercise. Will what I’m wearing be OK for whatever you have planned?”

“Yeah, it should be fine, just don’t change into a tutu during class.”

Seeing Jessica’s face fall, Nathan quickly said, “I’m so sorry. That was really thoughtless of me.” He wrapped her in a hug, pulling her close to him.

“It’s fine,” she said, determined to pull herself together. “I’m just still a bit sensitive about not being able to dance.”

“Of course you are. That was a completely stupid thing for me to say.”

“Don’t worry. I’m sure I’ll say something daft to you later about ex-wives and then we’ll be even.”

“You make sure you do,” Nathan said, giving her a kiss on the head and letting her go.

“I’d better get ready,” Jessica said.

“I’ll be going out in a minute, so I’ll see you outside the dance studio at eleven.”

“Sounds good.” She stood on tiptoe and kissed Nathan on the cheek. “See you then.” Their eyes met and held for a beat before Jessica reluctantly broke her gaze.

* * *

Jessica was glad to be by herself for a little while before the class. She knew that she’d find it hard watching all the students dancing and not being able to join in, but at least this class was for little ones who wouldn’t be going through all the familiar routines she knew and loved. She also knew that it was important she did this. It was going to be three months at least until she’d be able to begin training again; she needed things to fill up her time or she’d go crazy counting down the days until her life could begin again. Not being able to dance had made it completely plain to her just how much of her life ballet was, and how lacking it was in many ways without it.

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