Russell's Return by Ellis J.J

Author:Ellis, J.J. [Ellis, J.J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: GimmeLots Publications
Published: 2014-12-14T23:00:00+00:00

Russell paced his room, waiting for the time to pass. He was showered and dressed for the date but still had twenty minutes to fill. Maybe calling his cousin Abigail would take up the time. She had agreed to keep an eye on his restaurants and the people who were running them. Quickly dialing her number, he was relieved when she picked up on the third ring.

“Well hello cousin.”

“Hey Abby. How are you, Sam, and the kids?”

“We’re all doing great. How are you and Miranda?”

Russell sat down on his bed with a sigh. “We’re good. I don’t know if Uncle Ethan told you, but we are thinking Randi might be autistic.”

“Oh,” Abigail murmured. “So much makes sense now.”

“Yeah,” Russell chuckled. “Took me long enough.”

“Don’t go there cousin,” she warned. “Everything will turn out great.”

“I hope so,” he said softly. “So, how are my restaurants?”

Abigail laughed. “I wondered when you would get to that. They are doing just fine, Rusty. Everything is running smoothly.”

What a relief. He couldn’t help but worry. “Well that’s one thing I don’t have to stress over for now.”

“Yeah, hey Russell, could you do me a favor?”

“Of course,” he promised.

“Take some flowers to Ben’s grave for me.”

“Of course I will.” This time of year was always hard on Abigail. She and his oldest brother had been inseparable until the day he took his own life, rather than admit to everyone that he loved another boy.

“Thank you Rusty,” she said softly. “I don’t think we’ll make it up there this year, but I want him to know he’s always in my thoughts.”

“I know Abby. I need to visit him soon, so I’ll take flowers for you.”

“Thanks again, cousin. I’ll talk to you later.”

Russell hung up the phone and grabbed his wallet and keys off the dresser. He was tired of waiting to see Emily. He rushed down the stairs, said goodbye to Evelyn and Miranda, and grabbed the picnic basket and a rose from the white vase. He climbed in the SUV and drove the short distance to the old bunk house.

Pulling up to the cottage, he suddenly felt afraid and turned off the ignition to sit there for a few moments. He felt like a lust filled, nervous teenager. Hell, even Vivienne hadn’t made him feel this way. Taking a deep breath, he stepped out of the SUV, carrying the rose with his right hand, tucked behind his back. He rang the doorbell with his left.

When it opened, Emily stood there, fresh faced, with her hair in a long ponytail. The green summer dress she was wearing formed to every luscious curve and set her emerald eyes ablaze. She was stunning.

“I know it’s kind of cliché,” he said, his voice shaky. “But Miranda seemed to think you would like this.” He brought the rose around to the front of him and presented it to her.

Emily smiled big and took a deep breath. “Your daughter was absolutely right. I love it.”

Russell looked relieved as he followed her inside to find a vase.

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