Daniel McClintock by Caroline Clemmons

Author:Caroline Clemmons [Clemmons, Caroline]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-02-14T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Clara fled to Daniel’s room and paused inside his door to gather her thoughts. “I am beyond surprised.” She spoke low so her aunt would not hear.

Daniel sat at his easel, motioned her near, and grinned. “You have already tucked me in. Didn’t give me a goodnight kiss, though, so I couldn’t sleep.”

“Oh, Daniel, this is not funny. She thinks she treated me like her daughter but all she did was complain. In twelve years, not one time did she give me a compliment. I have no idea what to say to her.”

“Don’t worry. I heard you talking to my folks. I’d been painting and was coming to meet her when you told her I was in my room. Things will work out for both of you.”

“What are you painting now?” She reached to lift the cloth covering.

He grabbed her wrist and shook his head. “I never show a painting until it’s finished so you’ll have to wait to find out.”

She cocked an eyebrow. “I suppose all artists are temperamental.”

He grinned. “I only know about myself. Wouldn’t say temperamental, merely protective of my work.”

She held her finger and thumb to display an inch. “Just a tiny peek?”

He chuckled. “I don’t think curiosity is a cat, I think it’s a woman.”

“Can you blame me? I know you paint wonderfully well. Naturally, I want to see your next creation.”

“Just be pleased I feel like painting again. I hadn’t painted for a couple of months before you came.”

“But why, when you do such great work and the money goes to the church?”

He took her hand. “Reckon I was too depressed. Every day seemed like the one before. I couldn’t face my life. Now you’ve given me hope.” He kissed her fingers.

“Daniel, I can’t guarantee anything. I believe you will walk, but I can’t promise that result.”

“I’ve made improvement since you’ve been here. That’s what keeps me going. That, and having you near.”

She sighed at his sweet remark. “You are such a good man. I want so badly for you to be healed.”

“Why don’t you really tuck me in for the night? I’m tired after the workout you forced on me today.”

She pushed his chair to the bed. “Now you get out of the chair onto the bed.”

“You take your power over me seriously, don’t you?” He went through the steps and moved onto the bed.

Once he was in place for the night he lay back. “Have you ever seen a monkey or baboon? I feel like one when I move using my hands.”

“In the Amsterdam zoo I have seen them. Such a handsome baboon you are, too.” She kissed his forehead.

“For that, lovely Clara, you have to kiss me goodnight. Not a peck but a proper kiss.”

She shook her head. “There is no such thing as a proper kiss between us.”

“All right then, a passionate kiss.” He pulled her forward until she was in his embrace.

His kiss melted her resistance in an instant. He lifted her so she was above him. When

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