Vigil by Cecilia Samartin

Author:Cecilia Samartin
Language: eng
Format: mobi
ISBN: 9781439165485
Publisher: Atria Books
Published: 2009-07-02T04:00:00+00:00

Eight

WHEN ANA HEARD BENSON’S heavy footsteps descending the staircase, she left Sister Josepha and Jessie, who were still discussing the pros and cons of living in New Mexico. He lumbered down the staircase with his briefcase dangling loosely at his side, and it seemed that at any moment it would slip away from his fingers and tumble down before him.

When he reached the bottom of the stairs, he sighed and clicked open the latches, releasing the fragrance of fine leather, paper, and ink. He shuffled through the contents and then looked up at Ana, his expression grim. “Before I proceed any further, I must tell you one last time that in my opinion your plan is ludicrous. I think we should tear these documents up right now and forget about the whole thing.”

“Did he sign them?” Ana asked.

Benson showed her the space where Adam had signed. His signature was shaky, but it was undeniably his. “I told him they were routine addendums. He didn’t bother to read any of it.”

Ana briefly reviewed the documents and handed them back. “Benson, I know this is difficult for you, but it’s the only way I can be sure that Teddy will come.”

“This is no guarantee,” Benson said, shaking his head so vigorously that his jowls jiggled. “And it doesn’t have to be such an extreme arrangement.”

“It will be worth it,” Ana replied.

Benson returned the documents to his briefcase and closed it.

“When will he receive them?”

“Peter told me that Teddy’s back in town and staying with his mother. I’ll have them delivered to her place this afternoon,” Benson replied. “In fact, I’ll deliver them myself.”

Ana was relieved to hear this. “Do you have time for lunch?” she asked.

“I have to get to the office.” Rarely did Benson turn down an invitation to eat.

“You’ll be back soon?”

“I’ll swing by on my way home this evening, but I don’t want to keep you now. Adam’s asking for you.”

Ana gave Benson a quick peck on the cheek and scurried up the stairs with renewed energy. She turned just as he was walking out the door. “Once again, thank you,” she said.

“You know I’d do anything for you. Ana. I just hope you know what you’re doing.”

“Don’t worry, Benson. I’ve never been more certain of anything in my life.”

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