The Sweetest Waltz (Music, Dance & Romance series Book 1) by Black De-ann

Author:Black, De-ann
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2024-04-27T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINE

‘This is a pretty small town,’ Gareth remarked, admiring the scenery as Delphie drove them along the country road to the farmhouse. ‘But I don’t see you settling down here. You’re like me. We thrive in the city.’

She explained about looking after her grandparent’s property, and that her intention was to go back to Edinburgh.

Gareth nodded as the sunlight flickered through the branches of the trees, and the road cut through the lush landscape. ‘If I’d known that you were stepping back into your dancing, I’d have tried to partner you with someone in the city. But I thought you’d put dance aside to forge a career in graphic design and art.’

‘I had, and art is first and foremost my aim. Helping Wil with the dancing only came about because he bought one of my paintings and wanted more for his studio. Then he found out I could dance.’

Gareth nodded thoughtfully.

‘That’s Wil’s house over there,’ she said as they drove past it.

‘Nice house.’

‘And the farmhouse is up here,’ she added, driving further along the road.

‘You’re neighbours. That’s handy.’

Delphie threw him a glance. ‘I told you. I’m not romantically involved with Wil. I’m concentrating on my art.’

Gareth made no further comments or insinuations, and admired the farmhouse as they drove up and parked.

They stepped out into the fresh, country air.

‘This is a beautiful farmhouse,’ said Gareth. It was far more picturesque than he’d imagined.

‘The barn is over here.’ Delphie led the way and opened the door wide. She flicked the lights on, illuminating the barn with the twinkle lights and the lamps on her artwork table.

Gareth nodded as he walked in, clearly impressed. ‘Now this is what I call an art studio. I can see why you’re so productive and spend a lot of time here.’

She waited on him commenting about the dance floor. The canvas sheet only covered her artwork area. But Gareth’s attention was on the paintings and the whole art set up.

He saw the drawings she’d been working on for the stage show and picked up her sketch pad.

‘I was going to show you the roughs for the stage designs before I started adding details and colours.’

Gareth flipped through the drawings, nodding enthusiastically. ‘These are fantastic. I can feel the sense of the winter snow. I love the theatrical atmosphere.’

‘If you’re okay with these designs, I’ll start adding colours.’

‘Do that. Send me copies so I can let the show’s organisers and director have a look at them.’

‘Okay,’ said Delphie.

Gareth then admired the paintings on her easels, depicting dancing couples. ‘These are magnificent. Do you think you’ll have your own studio when you go back to Edinburgh?’

‘I don’t know. I’m just concentrating on the paintings.’

He wandered around, studying her artwork, and they discussed ideas for the show.

Gareth checked the time. ‘I’d better get back to the hotel. I’ve some calls to make. But thanks for the tour.’

‘I’ll drive you back down,’ she said, switching the lights off in the barn and heading out to the car.

It was a

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