Marrying Raven (Brides of Clearwater Book 2) by Melanie D. Snitker

Author:Melanie D. Snitker [Snitker, Melanie D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dallionz Media, LLC
Published: 2018-03-28T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Raven’s phone pinged first thing Thursday morning with a text message from Rosie. Every time her sister texted, Raven was sure her sister was going into labor. Thankfully, the cramping Rosie had experienced calmed down, and she was up and around again. At least she was trying to take things easy, for which they were all thankful.

Raven tapped the message to open it.

“Don’t forget the birthday party on Sunday. 1 p.m. Dress nice!”

As if Raven could forget their joint thirty-first birthday.

Her parents had thrown a party for her and Rosie every year since they were four or five. Dad always served steaks, hamburgers, or something else that he could cook on the large grill outside. Mom made an amazing dessert that everyone wowed over. In the end, the guests had fun and walked away impressed which was exactly what her parents wanted.

Best of all, Mom and Dad were on their best behavior, which meant Raven didn’t have to suffer through the normal contrasts between her and Rosie. Compared to the rest of the year, it was like a mini vacation.

Mom liked to plan parties while pretending to be an impartial parent, and Raven liked to eat. It was a win-win.

She texted back. “I’ll be there with bells on.”

The birthday party would be a great distraction from her life right now. The thought cheered her up as she got into her car and headed for Clearwater Coffee for her morning caffeine fix.

This would be the first Thursday in weeks where she didn’t have to worry about seeing Heath. Her stress levels had dropped only to be replaced by disappointment. Raven chose to ignore it as she found a parking space and walked into the coffee shop. The tantalizing scents of coffee and pastries filled her nostrils. She didn’t normally grab breakfast, but today, a scone might be in order.

Raven only had eyes for the counter up ahead where she could place her order, so when someone spoke to her from a table on her right, it startled her. She turned and stared. What was Heath doing here?

He stood. “I was hoping I could buy you a coffee this morning.”

She took in the table where he’d been sitting. It was empty. How long had he been waiting for her? Stalker much? A million questions filled her mind, but all she said was, “No, thank you. I need to grab something quick and get to work.”

There was no missing the flash of disappointment in his eyes before he’d schooled his features. “In that case…” He motioned for her to get in line ahead of him.

Raven preceded him, but now all she could think about was that he stood right behind her. When it was her turn to order, Chrissy noticed them both and gave Raven a quizzical look. Raven returned it with a subtle shrug and hoped her friend would say nothing. She placed her usual coffee order, added a scone, and went to sit in a chair nearby while she waited.

She watched as Heath ordered a coffee.

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