Christmas Owls in July (Ornamental Match Maker Series Book 19) by Marlene Bierworth

Author:Marlene Bierworth [Bierworth, Marlene]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-07-05T23:00:00+00:00

THE HERITAGE QUEEN

Sunday a good many of the guests showed up for the in-house service that retired Pastor Jake officiated every week for the guests at Heritage Inn. The crowds throughout the year varied, but the assembly today was in the Christmas spirit and wanted to celebrate Jesus, and it seemed, owls. They appeared pleasantly surprised at the allegory the man of God set forth between the owl and God’s Son. The birth of a baby, the tragic symbolism of death; then turning it all around to portray the hope of great change as it moved from a state of sin to purity. Angie smiled as she heard the congregation release a deep sigh when death was conquered and the owl emerged, bowing to Jesus as the epiphany of eternal love.

Trevor was the first to track her down. “Do you think the man took a few liberties with his analogy?”

“Possibly, but it’s what the history books tell us, both mythology and the Bible.”

“Definitely a great story-teller.”

“Agreed. He has the best material to work with. Jesus is the greatest story ever told.”

Trevor smiled. “My mother would like me to go to church regularly, but work keeps me away most of the time. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m rusty in the spiritual department.”

“Only you can change that.” Angie nodded toward the sitting room. “You best get in and join the stocking party. I’ve got an errand to run before lunch.”

Trevor looked surprised. “You’re not attending?”

“Travis will do the honors. I can’t possibly attend all the events that happen on the site, Trevor. There’s a lot of work goes on behind the scenes to run a resort like this.”

“No doubt.” Trevor disconnected Angie from his usual attentive gaze and stared absent-mindedly at a crystal table vase of fresh flowers. “Just figured you’d be there since you had a stocking hanging with the rest.”

“I do?”

“Sure. I think it even has something in it. Looks chubby,” Trevor said.

“I’ll try to peek in after lunch. I really cannot put off my errand. Consider the event an opportunity to get to know your clientele better. Have fun and I’ll see you later.” When she noticed his downcast eyes remained she blurted out. “Would you care to take a boat ride with me, later today?”

“Yes, I’d love it.” His answer came quick, filled with a panic-stricken tone that I might snatch it back before he got the words out.

Angie’s strongest resolve to keep a safe distance between them betrayed her at every opportunity. The invitation had slid out instinctively, as a response to witnessing his sad face. Apparently, her mother’s gift to discern and search out the needy one in a crowd had passed down to her. But as much as she’d like to believe the trait to be the root motivator in this case, it eluded her, and exposure to the truth caused her to blush. At long last, a man had cast a net into her world and she wasn’t fighting his pull. Thankfully, her heart had not died from loneliness and that fact alone gave cause for celebration.

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