Speak to the Wind by Engels Mary Tate

Author:Engels, Mary Tate [Engels, Mary Tate]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub, pdf
Published: 2011-03-07T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

As they had agreed Maria and Joe dedicated the next week to intensive study and work. The warm days were spent covering mounds of information, with an occasional break for a brief swim, but there was no more idle time lounging on a remote beach. Maria kept a determined course, which Joe followed eagerly. They both felt the importance of his destiny. Soon others would be looking up to him, following his leadership. He had to be prepared.

The moonlit nights, however, were made for romance. They couldn't stay away from each other. Joe was an ardent lover, turning her on to pleasures she'd forgotten or never realized. Maria reveled in his constant attention and returned the affection energetically.

They'd been working steadily Thursday morning in Joe's casita when he received a long distance call. Maria stepped into the other room to give him privacy but noticed a light hearted lilt to the conversation. Obviously it was someone with whom he was quite familiar.

When Joe hung up and sought her out, he wore a happy grin. "Little brother's coming down this weekend. His flight gets in Friday night. Maybe we should rent a boat and go deep-sea fishing on Saturday. Josh would love that."

"Sounds like a good idea."

"We plan to work on campaign strategy and goals. I wish you'd sit in on our brainstorming sessions. I'd like your input, Maria."

"Sure, if you really want me," Maria agreed, crossing her arms in an unconsciously defensive posture. "Joe, is my presence going to be a problem when your brother's here? I don't mind if you want to make everything seem strictly businesslike between us."

He glanced at her sharply. “What do you mean? I don’t care if he knows we’re together."

"What I mean is, our whole affair has been pretty sudden, and I can understand if you'd rather keep it private for now."

"Josh is family. I don't need to keep anything from him. He's a big boy. He'll understand about us." Joe ambled into the kitchen and took a Coke from the refrigerator.

"So much for Josh. But what about others?"

Joe gestured with the Coke bottle. "Want something to drink? I think we have some Perrier, if you prefer."

"No, thanks."

Joe pried off the cap and tilted his head back for a large gulp. "Josh has his life; I have mine. We've never interfered with each other's."

She shook her head. “Joe, you're avoiding the subject."

“Isn't that what you taught me?"

"That won’t work on me, Joe." She toyed with the corner of her notebook.

"What are we talking about here, Maria? You and me? Josh? Or the campaign? I merely asked you to sit in with us. You don't have to if you'd rather not be involved. I’ll understand if you think it isn't your business, which technically it isn't. But you have such good ideas that I feel you'd be a great addition."

"You're sidestepping again. I think you've learned the skill of doublespeak, Mr. Quintero." She paused and took a seat in one of the living room chairs.

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