[2016] Looking for Love by Christian Michael

Author:Christian Michael [Michael, Christian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Goodreads: 29350474
Publisher: Purely Publishing
Published: 2016-02-25T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 3 – The Move Out West

Jessie lifted her skirt and ran home as fast as she felt comfortable. With the passing weeks she was battling bouts of nausea off and on, and she found moving too quickly tended to make her dizzy.

She had been shocked when the postmaster handed her the letter marked from California, and could hardly contain her excitement as she hurried home. She didn’t even stop to chat with Lizbeth when she passed her on the street. Lizbeth called after her, but she yelled over her shoulder that she was busy and would see her later on in the week.

Jessie yanked her door open and ran to her bed. She would have jumped onto her bed belly first, but these days she was a lot more conscious about how she treated herself so she just sat on the edge of the bed.

She ripped open the top of the envelope, and pulled out the letter inside. When she unfolded the paper, a small photograph fell into her lap. She picked it up and her eyes fell upon a dashing cowboy. He had a thick mustache and dark eyebrows, but his eyes were kind.

Jessie gasped at the sight of him. She hadn’t even looked at another man since her husband passed, but with this photograph in her hands and the idea she could be his bride in her head, she couldn’t help but notice how attractive he was.

After a few moments she turned from the photo to read the letter he had sent. Her heart pounded in her chest as she skimmed the contents, and when she had finished, she fell back on the bed and stared at the ceiling.

It read:

My dear Jessie,

I hope you don’t mind my using your first name, but I feel you are the one I want to make my bride. You are beautiful, and your story has compelled me to invite you out here to California.

If you do, we shall be married within the day of your arrival, and I will take you to our home. I have purchased a ticket for you to ride the stagecoach if you accept, and I eagerly await to hear your answer.

Yours always,

Toby

Jessie just laid in silence for a while, then a smile broke across her lips. This was exactly what she had asked God for. It was more than she could have hoped for. A man that was so handsome, and spoke like a true gentleman! It seemed like a fairytale that she was lucky to be a part of, and the feeling was exhilarating.

After a few moments, Jessie sat up and looked around the room. If she was going to take the stage, she would have to pack lightly. It wasn’t as though there was a lot in the room for her to take with her anyway, but it was still hard to know what to take and what to leave.

I guess I’ll figure that out later. Right now I need to tell Toby he can expect me in on the next stage.

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