Restorations (Book One Oregon In Love) by Bonnie Blythe

Author:Bonnie Blythe
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: series, reunion, contemporary romance, christian romance, oregon, sweet romance, remodeling, renovation, bonnie blythe, oregon in love
Publisher: Bonnie Blythe

Chapter Eleven

Sara had little time to compose herself before Brian arrived at Hattie’s. He pulled in just as she repaired the damage to her makeup caused by her tears. With her mind in a whirl, she smoothed down her skirt and entered the kitchen just as he did. Thankfully, she had plenty to do to keep her hands busy as she helped her aunt get lunch on the table. Hattie had prepared most of the food ahead of time—fried chicken, coleslaw, melon salad, yeast rolls, and ice cold soda.

After setting the table, they all sat down. Hattie asked Brian to give thanks. He reached around the table and held out his hands. When Sara put her hand in his, she could scarcely hear his prayer over the thundering of her heart. She picked at her food while they ate and couldn’t stop staring at him. If he was aware of her scrutiny, he didn’t let on.

After lunch, Brian helped Sara with the dishes while Hattie sliced up an apple pie. When they’d finished dessert, Brian looked at his watch. “Don’t forget, we have an appointment at two.”

“Yes. Um, I’ll go change and be right back.” She went into her room, shut the door and wondered what on earth she would wear, though why it suddenly mattered, she couldn’t say. Tearing through several drawers, she finally settled on a violet shirt and new black jeans. She brushed out her hair and pulled the front back with a clip. Only at the last minute did she remember to grab her bag of magazines.

Brian stood when she entered the living room and thanked Hattie for a delicious lunch. As he led the way out to his truck, Sara reminded herself that although she was thrilled by Brian’s conversion, it made no appreciable difference in their working relationship.

Back at the farmhouse, she noticed he became all business when he pulled out his plans for the renovation. He spoke of Eli’s ideas and listened patiently when she expressed opinions on what she wanted to see implemented.

On paper, they went through every room of the house and talked about what was necessary, what would be nice, and what would actually get done. She was gratified to find many of her ideas ran along the same lines as his.

Three hours later, Sara stretched, too tired to continue. They’d hammered out the major construction details and much of the finish work. The decisions about fixtures, wall coverings, and such would come later. Since the house was built in the Arts and Crafts style, she wanted to remain as true to that theme in her decor as she could, within reason. Although she wasn’t overly familiar with the style, she intended to do some research that would help her choose the right components.

Brian leaned back in his chair and stretched his long legs out under the table. He laced his fingers at the back of his head and stared at the ceiling. Sara wondered what he was thinking about. She certainly didn’t mind the opportunity to study him in such an unabashed fashion.

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