The Sweetest Challenge by Marie Higgins

Author:Marie Higgins [Higgins, Marie]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Marie Higgins
Published: 2016-11-04T05:00:00+00:00

NERVOUSLY, MELINDA paced the small living room, eager for Morgan to arrive, and yet terrified that she might recognize someone at this social...or they would recognize her. All afternoon, she tried to convince herself that nobody would notice her as the dirty blacksmith who worked at the Stewart’s shop. People just wouldn’t ever suspect a woman could do that type of work.

Another thing that made her nervous was anticipating the moment when Morgan laid eyes on her wearing this most daring gown. Judith assured her that wearing this ensemble tonight would make Melinda feel elegant and genteel. Judith assured her she would have the confidence needed to socialize at tonight’s function.

Melinda would rather wear a mask.

But she had to admit, she looked very mature wearing this gown. Judith had mentioned that the gown had only been worn twice, yet Melinda still wondered if her friend was fibbing, because it looked brand new.

A decorative beige lace was used as the top layer for the peach silk gown that flowed perfectly over her body. Never before had she seen such a creation. The sleeves were very short, only covering the tops of her shoulders. The round neck was lower on her bosom than Melinda figured it should be, but her friend guaranteed her this was the rage in England right now.

Melinda wore elbow length beige gloves, and had dark gold earbobs and a matching necklace to enhance the gown. Judith’s lady’s maid styled Melinda’s hair in very loose ringlets. She was delighted to know her hair was growing fast, and she didn’t have to wear a wig this time.

Wringing her hands against her waist, she continued to pace the floor. She hadn’t heard from Jake all day, but she’d checked in on him a few times, and he seemed to be handling the shop. This gave her hope that he would finally take responsibility and allow her to become a woman once again. But with her living the life of a woman, would that hurt the family business?

She sighed and frowned. No matter what problems came in her life, all of her decisions still came to that one thing...her father’s shop. If they couldn’t keep paying the bank, they would lose it. She couldn’t allow that to happen. Failure was not part of who she was, and she would fight until her last breath to keep the blacksmith shop running.

And, letting Mr. Drake win wasn’t an option, either. However, it worried her that eventually it would have to be an alternative for being poor and homeless.

Frustration filled her, just as it had always done when she thought over her problems, and she stopped her pacing at her father’s old desk, and placed her hands on the top. Closing her eyes, she tried to hold the turmoil inside of her. Why had her father died, leaving her in charge? Times like this, she felt as if she couldn’t handle the stress.

Growling, she kicked her slippered foot into the leg of the desk, jarring the piece of furniture considerably.

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