Emalyn's Treasure by Joy Ross Davis

Author:Joy Ross Davis
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, paranormal, inspirational, angels, swans, celtic, hidden treasure
Publisher: BHC Press
Published: 2017-04-30T16:00:00+00:00

The eleven board members rose when the couple walked in.

“Ah,” Councilor Murphy said, “here they are, our esteemed Vice President and his lovely wife. Please, sit down and join us.”

Owen held Emalyn’s chair for her and patted her on the shoulder.

When the Bishop had finished with his opening prayer, Emalyn saw him look at her briefly. He seemed to want to say something, but then, he lowered his eyes and made a swift exit.

She shifted in her seat and smoothed her skirt.

The President of the Board, Dr. Maquire, explained the business terms of the agreement to use the old candy shop.

“We have electrical workers, water service experts, and craftsmen ready to begin the renovations and installations,” he said. “I’d say you could plan to set up the chocolate shop within sixty days, if that meets with your approval. The city will sponsor you so that we will absorb all installation and renovations charges since Dungarran owns the building proper. From that point, the cost of electricity and water or any additions or changes you wish to make will be your responsibility.”

“Does that sound fair, Lady Emalyn,” Dr. Maquire said.

“It does, Mr. President,” she said, “but we haven’t discussed the specific amounts of rental and estimates of the monthly charges for electric and water service. It will be a new business. The cost of operating…”

“Rental costs are low and services are minimal, as I’ve already discussed at length with our Vice President,” Dr. Maquire said and nodded at Owen.

Emalyn felt as if she’d been dismissed.

“Gentlemen,” Owen said and scooted his chair back. “Please give me a moment to confer with my wife.”

When they were out in the hall and sure no one else was around, Emalyn said,

“I should like to have known the costs involved. I have never run a business. What if I don’t succeed?”

“Well, now,” her husband said, his back straight, arms folded across his chest, “I have every faith that your business will be successful. Dr. Maguire is right. The services and rent are minimal, and you will show a profit. People adore your chocolates.”

“But what if the business fails, Owen? Will we be ruined?”

He put his large hand on her cheek.

“No, my love,” he said. “We will not be ruined. Our finances are well beyond what this business venture could possibly use. We each have healthy inheritances, our manor is paid for, and we owe very little. I had no idea you were so concerned.”

“Oh, Owen,” she said, “how do you do it?”

“Do what?”

“Oh, you…you have the power to make me feel safe and secure, always, no matter what happens.”

He bent down and kissed her softly on the lips.

“Whatever I do for you, I do out of love. You are my swan, after all.”

“Tell me one more time,” she said. “Just one more.”

Owen hugged her tightly to him and whispered, “I am the sun. You are the moon. I die gladly each night just so you can breathe.”

Emalyn sighed and snuggled as close to him as she could get.

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