Trust Again by Newton Christy

Author:Newton, Christy [Newton, Christy]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Published: 2014-05-15T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

The couples sat around the fire chatting after they’d had their fill of hotdogs and s’mores. Ellie completed Jacob’s broken circle. A foursome was much better than being a third wheel. Jacob glanced at Ellie. Her cheeks were as pink as her lips. Her laughter was something he would never grow tired of. As much as he wanted Ellie to be a part of his life, he was still leery of putting his whole heart into another relationship. He’d been hurt once and didn’t ever want to feel that pain again. Was he getting cold feet?

Maisie stood up, interrupting his thoughts. “I better take Blossom inside.”

“We should get going, too,” Jacob said, stretching his arms above his head.

Ryan nodded. “Ellie, please come back again and I guess you can bring this guy with you.” His thumb pointed in Jacob’s direction.

She smiled. “I will.”

When Ellie followed Maisie inside, Ryan pulled him aside. “I like her. And from the way you look at her, I’d say you do, too.”

Jacob nodded. “I do, man. Just don’t want to get hurt again, you know?”

Ryan slapped his back. “Take the plunge. She’s a keeper.”

***

Feeling a part of Jacob’s life today, Ellie wanted to tell him about her past. Why was she so afraid? She had to be brave.

She opened her mouth and forced the words out, “Hey, you know that park across the street from my apartment?”

Jacob looked over at her. “Yes.”

She hesitated. “Can we stop there before you take me home?”

He arched a brow. “Okay.” He pulled his truck into the park entrance. The leaves were changing, providing a red and yellow canopy over the play sets.

Ellie waited for him to shut the door, then guided him over to the merry-go-round.

“Aww, you want me to spin you around?” Jacob teased.

A smirk played on Ellie’s lips. “Yes, will you?”

“Climb on.”

She did as instructed and held on the red bar. Jacob ran and spun the wheel, making her dizzy. After he got it going fast, he jumped on with her, lacing his hands with hers. Feeling light-headed took her mind off the doubts that were keeping her from telling Jacob what she needed to tell him. When the ride slowed down, she looked at him and took a deep breath.

“I want to tell you about my past and why I am so distrustful. I’ve never told anyone this. Not even my dad.” She paused and looked down at her hands resting protectively in his.

“Please tell me,” he whispered and kissed her cheek next to her ear.

Ellie nodded and moved her eyes back down to their intertwined hands. “I lived with an abusive man in New York.” She didn’t look up to see Jacob’s reaction. “The first time he put me in the hospital, I convinced myself it was the booze and he convinced me he would never hurt me again.” Tears crept down her cheeks. Jacob’s fingertips gently wiped them away. “The second time he put me in the hospital, I knew he’d do it again.

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