Catching Kent by Ruth Ann Nordin

Author:Ruth Ann Nordin
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, comedy, lighthearted, bride, virgin hero, historical western, kent ashton, woman pursues man

Chapter Fourteen

“I still can’t believe you two are sitting together,” Adam said as he led the horses down the row of corn that marked his father’s property.

From where Kent sat next to Rose in the back of the wagon, he said, “It’s a long story,” for what had to be the tenth time.

He knew her family would be surprised. No one was more surprised than him. But even so, it was a most pleasant surprise. He wouldn’t plan on anything until he got her father’s permission to court her. It was still too soon to tell where things were going, and his past had taught him not to take anything for granted.

“It might be a long story,” Rose said, her hand slipping in his, “but it’s like I told you before, Adam. Kent and I are going to get married and be very happy together.”

Adam groaned.

“Didn’t you have a good time at the picnic?” Rose asked him.

“No, I didn’t. You wanted me to go. And all for what? So I could spend the afternoon with that horrible Ellie? I wish it hadn’t been up to the women to bid on the men.”

“Me too. Stan wasn’t happy to be with me,” Harriett said. “I wish I hadn’t taken that risk.” She glanced at Rose. “Risks might work for you, but they don’t work for everyone.”

“I’m sorry,” Rose replied. “I thought if he got a chance to know you, he’d find out what a wonderful person you are.”

“All he did was ask questions about you. It was especially bad when he saw you and Kent. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone more disappointed.”

“Oh. Well, I was sure if he got a chance to talk to you, he’d be smart enough to realize you’re perfect for him.”

“I’m not perfect for him.”

“But you are. You’re thoughtful, generous—”

Harriett shook her head. “I’m not what he wants. That’s the point. I took the risk and it failed. Please don’t tell me to take another risk again. It’s just not worth it.”

“Amen,” Adam agreed. “I don’t want to spend another afternoon with a woman who can’t keep her mouth shut about other people’s business.”

“You two are hopeless,” Rose said then looked at Kent. “Don’t you think they’re hopeless?”

“I’m not getting dragged into this,” Kent replied. Sure, she had finally gotten him to admit he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her, but there was no way he was going to get involved in an argument she was having with her family.

Rose turned her attention back to Adam and Harriett. “You think one failure means you should give up? A failure only means you need to try something different next time. If you really want something badly enough, you’ll keep doing different things to get it until it’s yours.”

“Rose,” Harriett began, “sometimes you just can’t get what you want. Not everyone has a fairytale life like you do. Everything you’ve ever wanted has come to you.”

“Through lots of determination. I didn’t give up just because I didn’t get something right away.

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