The Cost of Hope by G.S. Carr

Author:G.S. Carr
Language: eng
Format: epub
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Publisher: Gabrielle O. Brown
Published: 2018-08-30T16:00:00+00:00

“I HAVE A SURPRISE FOR you.”

Soleil’s gaze shifted from the peas she shelled to Alex’s handsome face. His jubilant expression was contagious, causing a hint of excitement to ripple through Soleil’s body.

“Yet another? I am afraid at this rate you will spoil me into delusions of deserved grandeur.”

“They shall not be delusions, my dear, for you deserve everything I can give to you and more.”

Heat bloomed on Soleil’s cheeks. She looked away with a shaky smile. “What is this surprise you speak of?”

“Another picnic. This time, only you and I,” Alex said, undeterred by Soleil’s dismissal of his compliment.

“That sounds like fun.”

“Good. Meet me in the stables in fifteen minutes.” Alex retreated from the kitchen before Soleil could ask questions.

The bank of a beautiful lake came into view after about thirty minutes of riding. Alex and Soleil dismounted, and Alex tied the horses' reins to a nearby tree limb. Soleil looked around at the beautiful scenery as Alex retrieved the food and blanket.

"What is this place?" Soleil asked.

The blue water reflected the sun, causing it to sparkle like diamonds. Soleil’s gaze skimmed across the clear water. She noticed a small boat tethered to a pole on the shore, not too far from where they were.

"This was my favorite place to come as a child."

"Did you bring me here before?"

"Yes, I did. Many times, when you came to visit. We would lie in that boat staring up at the sky daydreaming for hours."

"That sounds lovely."

"This was the place I would escape to whenever I wanted to feel close to you when you were gone."

Soleil could see the happiness from the memories and sadness from the lost possibilities play across his face.

"Come. Please sit."

Alex laid out the blanket and sat on top of it with the food spread out before him. Soleil walked over to the blanket and sat next to him. Alex wrapped an arm around Soleil's waist and pulled her between his legs so that her back rested against his chest. She did not protest the embrace and closed her eyes as she laid her head against his shoulder.

Alex kissed her cheek and spoke in a low voice, "I have never brought anyone here. Everyone should have a place they find sacred and this is mine. I decided to bring you here to show you how much you mean to me. Only you have seen this part of my soul."

Soleil could think of nothing to say to such a declaration. He was bearing himself to her, heart, and soul. Instead of speaking she turned and kissed him with all the tenderness she possessed. As they pulled apart she said, "Thank you for sharing this with me."

"Thank you for understanding,” Alex said with a tender gaze, as he rubbed his knuckles over her cheek. “Are you hungry?"

Soleil had been so busy dealing with Hope- who wanted to be particularly disagreeable this morning- that she didn't get a chance to eat breakfast before beginning her chores. She was ravenous and was glad that her stomach hadn't already announced that fact.

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