Never Tomorrow by Judith Rolfs

Author:Judith Rolfs [Rolfs, Judith]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Tags: Christian Fiction, Clean and Wholesome Novels, inspirational fiction, Religion and Spirituality
ISBN: 9781943104512
Publisher: Pelican Book Group
Published: 2016-05-17T16:00:00+00:00

THIRTY-THREE

I so hope Blaine can go. Sarah’s insides quivered with excitement. She whispered a quick prayer as she pressed her phone number.

“Blaine, hope you’re sitting down. Get ready for a shock. How does a trip to Europe sound?”

“For me? You’ve got me mixed up with someone else. I’m nearly broke, remember?”

“This will fit even your budget, believe me.” Sarah recited the cost and other trip details. “One fee covers plane, hotel, and two meals a day, with guided tours daily. Perhaps you’ve never done comparison-shopping for a European trip but take my word, this is an amazing price.”

“You’re so kind to think of me. How I wish I could take advantage of it.” Blaine reviewed her financial situation aloud. “You know what, I just may be able to pull this off if I sell my one last possession of value—the painting from my grandmother’s estate that was Cindy’s favorite. I’d intended to save it, but, well, it makes me too sad to see it now. Carla Madsen, the agent who sold me the painting in my more affluent days, is confident she can find a buyer. It’s a Pinot original of a mother and child.”

“The trip deposit is half down immediately. I can help if necessary.”

“Even before the sale, I should be able to swing it with my credit card.” Blaine stopped mid-sentence and moaned.

“What is it?”

“I just happened to think about Larry’s reaction. He’ll say I’m living in luxury when he hears I’m going to Europe and try to cut my tiny maintenance even lower. I can hear him now, ‘If she can afford overseas travel, on and on.’”

“Why does he need to know?”

“He calls me every week to check what I’m doing.”

“He still knows your schedule?” Sarah tried to keep her disapproval out of her voice tone.

“Old habits die slow. I don’t know why he bothers to keep track.”

“Deep down maybe because he still cares,” Sarah suggested.

“No way! He’s made it quite clear over and over that I’m a money drain to him, nothing more.”

“Your husband gave up his right to know the details of your life when he chose to divorce you. It’s not necessary to tell him anything about your affairs.”

Blaine was silent for several seconds.

“Are you still there?” Sarah asked.

“You’re right! When Cindy was alive, I had to let Larry know when we went anywhere. I guess I’m just used to telling him. I should be free of him now.”

“Absolutely.”

“When he calls and doesn’t get me, he’ll wonder where I am and probably call my office at the college.”

“Okay, so don’t tell your boss either—just say you’re taking some R & R days. Nothing deceitful about not telling everything you know.”

Blaine sniffled.

Sarah sensed her sadness. If only she could take this trip and enjoy life again.

“Larry certainly never told me what he was doing. The other day he let slip he used to let Althea borrow my clothes to wear on dates. He often brought her to our home the nights I spent at the hospital with Cindy.

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