Molly's Heart by Marianne Spitzer

Author:Marianne Spitzer [Spitzer, Marianne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Marianne Spitzer
Published: 2016-12-08T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

A loud knock and voices coming from the front door brought Giles and Sarah from the kitchen back toward the parlor. Sarah’s face couldn’t hide her feelings when she looked at Molly. Ben’s broad grin added to Molly’s embarrassment. How she loved kissing Ben, but they should be more discreet. Next thing he’ll kiss her right on Main Street. Her heart skipped a beat when he slipped her hand in his and squeezed. Just standing next to him was more than she ever expected. Their upcoming marriage was a blessing she thanked God for each day.

Nell, Cal, Miranda, Roy, Minnie, and Louis all rushed in out of the cold. Giles hung up coats while Lucy brought out a large tray of tea cups and a pot of tea. “I have coffee, too,” Lucy informed the guests.

“Please everyone take a seat and get warm,” Sarah urged. “Have something warm to drink. We’ll eat when everyone gets here.”

Samuel, Rachel, and Della arrived a few minutes later followed by Henrietta and Eloise. Lively chatter filled the parlor. Ben stayed in the background watching everyone. He knew he needed to mingle, but it was hard to give up his lawman training. In large groups, he was always aware of his surroundings and those around him. He loosened up a bit when Judge Magarey and Joseph arrived.

A few minutes later, Lucy entered the parlor and announced dinner was ready. Molly walked into the dining room still amazed at the size of the dining room table. She knew Giles had his furniture shipped to Gentle Falls before he married Sarah, but Molly couldn’t imagine he owned another home as large as the one he and Sarah now owned. How lovely to live in a home you call your own. Panic gripped her heart. She and Ben couldn’t marry. Ben didn’t have a house. She lived over the shop she worked at with two other women. She didn’t own the building. Would she and Ben live in the jail? She shuddered.

Ben, noticing Molly’s scowl, whispered in her ear. “Are you all right? Here sit down.” He pulled out a chair for her and sat in the chair next to her.

“I'm all right,” she whispered back and smiled, but her mind was in a whirl. She had to speak with Ben as soon as possible.

The table was laden with platters of steaks, boiled and fried potatoes, green beans, glazed carrots, and biscuits, but Molly’s stomach flipped at the sight of food. Had Ben thought about where they’d live? Did it matter to him? Did he think she’d live anywhere since she was raised in a saloon? She needed to stop worrying until she spoke with Ben. She took a deep breath and drank a few sips of water. The love in Ben’s eyes eased her fears temporarily, and she did her best to enjoy the meal.

The men pushed away from the table complaining they ate too much to sing carols at the moment much less participate in a taffy pull.

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