The Corporate Escape by Drake Elizabeth

Author:Drake, Elizabeth [Drake, Elizabeth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance
Publisher: Kingdom Enterprises International
Published: 2015-05-01T07:00:00+00:00

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Chapter 7

The morning was beautiful. Lynn and Paul shared the special event of church. Sitting in the service, Lynn felt closer to Paul than in any of their previous days all put together. They both sensed the Lord's presence.

It was a time to reflect, a time to look forward, and a time to pray, that the path ahead, was the one the Lord wanted for them. Lynn sang the songs with enthusiasm, and was pleased to note that Paul's voice was deep and strong. He sang with intensity and dedication. Paul was impressed with Lynn's devotion and was again reminded of her inner strength.

After church, they left for Sydney. They stopped for lunch in the revolving restaurant on the way, and resumed their trip. Lynn drank in the scenery and Paul began to prepare his mind for work the next day. He was perplexed by Sandra's behavior of late, and was not looking forward to confronting his secretary. They continued up the the Highway until they arrived in Sydney. Paul pointed out some of the sights as they turned off onto Highway 1. The drive over Port Jackson to Manly was breathtaking.

Lynn's hotel was ten miles north of Sydney across the street from the Manly Ocean Beach. Her balcony overlooked the ocean and she could feel some of the tenseness of the last two days pour out of her.

“It's quiet relaxing, isn't it?” Paul asked beside her.

“Yes,” she replied. “I've often said that someday I'll live on the beach again. I would love to have this kind of serenity on my doorstep.”

Her simple statement generated concerns in Paul's mind. He knew she had said her statement innocently enough, yet, he wondered if she understood the significance of it to him. He thought of his beautiful home on Palm Beach. Overlooking the ocean from it's massive plate glass windows. He thought of sharing that house with Lynn, and his emotions leapt. Lynn didn't notice his silence. She presumed he too, was drinking in the power of the ocean.

They ate dinner at Lynn's hotel and sooner than either wanted, it was time for Paul to return to his home further north. They made plans for the following evening after Paul got off from work. They said a solemn good night, tentative and serious.

Lynn felt tense when Paul had left. Lynn went to the small gymnasium in the hotel, and worked out, for the first time in over two weeks. The exercise felt good. Her exhausted body helped her to forget her fears and enjoy a solid night's sleep.

Lynn spent the morning shopping and left for the beach around two. She had a good base tan now, but recognized the Australian sun was hotter than she was use to.

The beach was not overly crowded and she watched the waves pound to the shore. The water was a beautiful color of turquoise blue, and the slight breeze made the sunshine enjoyable. She had brought her Bible and journal, as well as a book to read.

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