Return To Snowy Creek by Julie Pollitt

Author:Julie Pollitt
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: free ebook, love story, contemporary romance love, second chance boyfriend, clean short story, colorado mountain, friendship on fire, relationships that work, second chance friends, second chance girlfriend

Chapter 3

Jackie pulled her truck around the back of Williams’ hardware store and put it into park. She stepped out and walked through the back door.

“Hey Jackie, how’re you doin’ today?” Gary asked, sitting at his desk, most likely working on invoices.

“I’m doing good this morning,” Jackie said. “I just wondered if you had a chance to get the things on my list together yet.”

“Sure did. They’re over there in that box on the floor, by the door.” Jackie turned around to look for the box just in time to spot Grant coming in the door.

“Hey Grant,” Jackie said, still worried that he would be upset over the picture the students posted online.

“Hi Jackie,” Grant said. “Do I look any different today?”

She pressed her eyebrows together and wondered what he was talking about. “No, I don’t think so.”

“I think I might have gotten more Twitter mentions this weekend than when I was dating Jennifer!” He laughed out loud. “Well, if you don’t count all my mom’s tweets.” He smiled and winked at Jackie.

Relief washed over her. She was so grateful he wasn’t angry. “I’m glad you’re not upset. Vanessa texted me the other night at 2 a.m. about her picture going viral. I wasn’t sure what you’d think.”

“I think it’s pretty endearing that the kids liked having the help on Friday. We’ll see if we can get even more hits online today when we finish the project.”

Before Jackie could even smile, Grant lifted her box of supplies and took it outside to her truck and placed it in the bed.

“Thanks,” Jackie said, following behind Grant. When he slid the box into the bed of the truck, she closed the bumper.

“I’m heading up to finish the project. I’ll see you and the students up there,” Grant said. He nodded his head and walked back over to his car.

***

Jackie stared at the completed TV unit. It was beautiful. The past week had been a wonderful one. Throughout the week, Grant continued to come back and help the students with projects around the house. He had the students help at every turn. They had learned every aspect of building the unit, including finishing off the project with a few coats of varnish. The unit looked professional and added so much beauty to the living room. She knew her clients would be happy about the finished project.

During the week, Jackie tried hard to keep her feelings for Grant from growing stronger, but it was no use. Each night, the two finished the evening with dinner. For the first time, she could see herself with someone for the rest of her life. Grant showed concern and care for the students all week. Grant continued to show patience with the students as they slowly learned the woodworking trade. He also helped on other projects during the week. She knew it would be hard to see him go back to Los Angeles, and she feared her heart would be forever torn.

Gary, at the hardware store, seemed more relaxed and organized since Grant had returned.

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