A Love This True by Leah Atwood

Author:Leah Atwood [Atwood, Leah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Falling Leaf Press
Published: 2018-07-04T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

“You did what?” Trixie stared at her mom like she’d grown a second head.

“I invited Elijah to share Easter dinner with us.” Her mom squinted her eyes, confusion written on her face. “I didn’t realize it would be a problem.”

“You know we don’t get along.” Even as the words slipped past her mouth, she knew they were flimsy.

“What’s going on? I thought you and Elijah had formed a friendship of sorts?”

“We have, but that doesn’t mean I want him invading our family meal.” Stop now, Trix, before you dig yourself deeper.

“Be gracious, Bebe. He doesn’t have any family to spend the holiday with.”

“Any number of members would be happy to have them at their table.” Goodness, why couldn’t she let it drop?

“Beatrix Ann Graff, what in the world has gotten into you?” Mom put a hand on her hip and gave her the mom look.

Trixie felt as tall as a grasshopper. “I’m sorry. I’m being a brat.”

Mom smiled and held her thumb against her forefinger. “Just a bit.”

“I’m sorry. I don’t know what’s gotten into me.”

“If it’s that upsetting to you, I can take back the invitation.” Concern etched into Mom’s features. “I don’t want you uncomfortable.”

“No, it’s fine.” She forced a smile to her face. “I wasn’t expecting it, but now I’m prepared.”

“Prepared for what?”

“Nothing.”

Mom shook her head with her brows raised. “You’re not making sense … but as long as you’re good.”

“What time is everyone coming over?”

“Your sisters will be here any time to help get ready, but we won’t eat until this evening at five.”

That gave her the time she needed. “Would it be okay to leave Alice with you while I run an errand?”

“Sure. Where are you going?”

She rocked on her heels. “During the service this morning, I started thinking about Hunter and decided it’s time I go see him.”

“That’s wonderful. Yes, absolutely go see him. Alice is fine here.”

“Thank you.” She wouldn’t feel bad about not being there to help with the prep work because she’d done a lot last night, including making the deviled eggs and layered salad.

Seeing her brother for the first time in over two years was important. And nerve-wracking. What if he had changed, become hardened during his time there? As the two youngest, they’d shared a different bond, had spent a lot of time together as children. She focused on his rededication. No matter how he was different, they shared a family bond, both physical and spiritual.

Her visit with him would give her an unexpected benefit—distraction from Elijah’s impending visit with her family. They’d made it through the rest of decorating and the play with relative ease, but they’d kept any interactions strictly professional. No personal talk at all, not even a “How ya doing?”

It seems we’ve reached a tacit agreement to not talk about the kiss.

She didn’t know whether that was a good thing or bad, but for the time being, she needed time to sort through her emotions. In her wildest dreams, she’d never imagined developing feelings for Elijah Brewer, let alone kissing him.

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