Rock and A Hard Place (Cascade Brides Series) by Blythe Bonnie

Author:Blythe, Bonnie [Blythe, Bonnie]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Firefly Press Books
Published: 2011-09-01T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Shane wilted when he made it through an entire church service and mingling time in the foyer without seeing Faith. On some level, he doubted she'd come—not when her wounds were so raw. Of course that was the perfect time to come to church. But that didn't make it any easier.

The morning sermon had been on patience—something he severely lacked. Maybe he could blame it on growing up in a city where things tended to happen at a faster pace. Or maybe he was just selfish—wanting for Faith what he'd avoided for himself so long—hope and healing.

He looked across the foyer and saw Merle talking with the same lady as he had last week. Based on the shining eyes and warm smiles, they were getting on swimmingly. Shane experienced a stab of jealousy that the older man was succeeding where he was failing. In the next instant, he chastised himself for being so petty. He knew of Merle's unhappy marriage that had ended when his wife died. The man deserved a chance at finding someone to spend the rest of his years with. Shane wished him well.

And hoped he didn't have to wait thirty more years to find the same thing.

***

Faith sent severe words to the butterflies in her stomach Monday morning. Not only did they not listen, but their gyrations increased as she pulled open the doors to Blue Mountain Community College. By the time she was ushered into the counselor's office, she was ready to bolt. Her claim of feeling ill this morning was true when she'd let Merle know she'd be taking a personal day, perhaps corresponding to the fact that she hadn't attended church either. How could she face Shane after such a disastrous day?

“I'm Peggy Smith,” the middle-aged woman said. “You were interested in the GED Test?”

“Yes,” Faith said, hating the heat spreading across her cheeks. “I wasn't able to finish high school and would like to see about getting caught up and eventually taking the test.”

“We do offer a placement test to see where you're at, as well as classes to prepare you for the test. However some people chose to challenge the test outright to see how they fare.”

Faith stared at the woman, one lone butterfly beating against her heart. “You mean I could simply take the test without signing up for classes?”

“It's one option available.”

“When is the next test?”

The woman checked her computer monitor. “This afternoon at one.”

“Huh.” Faith chewed the inside of her cheek. Wouldn't it be something if I could just pass the thing and be done with it? But what if I didn't? She wrinkled her nose. Think positive, woman! The only one who will know the outcome is you!

Faith wondered what would Shane do. She frowned, wondering how he'd wormed his way into her decision-making. She hardly needed to second guess herself over the man. At the same time, she knew there was really only one option at hand.

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