Swinging on a Star by Janice Thompson

Author:Janice Thompson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: FIC027020
ISBN: 9781441207777
Publisher: Revell
Published: 2010-01-01T05:00:00+00:00

22

Young at Heart

By Friday morning the storm had almost passed, and— wonder of wonders!—the power was back on. Rob and his groomsmen headed off to the Tremont—minus Brock, of course. And Marian drove her bridesmaids back to the condo. As much as I’d loved having them all here, I enjoyed the peace and quiet even more.

After they left, I lay in my bed, curled up under the covers, listening to the last remnants of rain on our roof and a light breeze whistling at our windows. Though things were pretty tame now, the wind had really whipped up in the night. I could only imagine what the castle looked like. Was it even still standing? If so, could I really pull off a wedding there by tomorrow night?

I’d just started to play out the possibilities in my head for the hundredth time when the doorbell rang. Precious took this as a sign that we were under attack and began a yapping frenzy. When would the dog learn that incoming guests were just that—guests?

I managed to get her calmed down and went into the hallway, where I found Pop heading down the stairs.

“Who in the world would come knocking at our door this early in the morning?” He yawned and slipped on his robe.

“Maybe someone needing help,” I said. “Or . . .” I paused, thinking about the men in the cars last night. “Maybe the paparazzi looking for Brock. Better look through the glass before opening the door, just in case.”

I followed him down the stairs and noticed the reflection of something shiny hit the glass panes on the front door. Through the glass I saw someone—make that several some-ones— in a shimmering haze of color. They were almost blinding, in fact.

Pop opened the door, and I gasped as I saw Twila, Jolene, and Bonnie Sue standing there in their sequined dresses. Jolene’s beehive hairdo was lopsided, Twila’s makeup was smeared all over her face, and Bonnie Sue looked like she’d been crying. Their bags were mangled, but they held on to them for dear life.

Precious took one look at the women and flipped. I’d never seen her yap with such vigor. Likely the sight of these bedraggled ladies scared her to death.

“Sister Twila!” I threw my arms around her. “Are you all right?”

I felt her trembling as she responded. “As all right as a person could be after a near-death experience.”

I ushered them inside, and Pop and Joey helped with their bags.

“What in the world happened?” I asked, leading them into the dining room.

“Th-the tropical storm.” Twila’s voice trembled as she took a seat at the table.

“We were in the middle of the gulf on that big cruise ship,” Bonnie Sue added. “And then the storm hit.”

I gasped, realizing that in all of the chaos I’d completely forgotten the trio of sisters had also been in the gulf. Lord, forgive me! I forgot to pray for them!

“Our ship wasn’t due here till Sunday, but they brought us back two days early.

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