Hard Start by S.V. Farnsworth
Author:S.V. Farnsworth
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: space opera, science ficton, romantic suspense, Mars, Martian
Publisher: Stone Wolfe Press
Published: 2021-10-10T00:00:00+00:00
Chapter Twenty-Two
Lisa and Cody returned to their apartment after church. Cody headed for his room, but she caught him by the elbow. He faced her without meeting her gaze.
âPlease listen to me.â Lisa searched his expression. âThe government is manipulating us, but I trust in the Lord. Iâll be patient with you, I promise.â
Cody paced the living area, trying not to show her how upset he was. âWhy donât we have any furniture?â He went to the bathroom and pulled some tissue from the roll, blowing his nose.
Lisa looked around the apartment, knowing he had changed the subject to avoid talking about their relationship. âKoreans sit on the floor.â
He came into the living area and leaned against the wall. He looked so emotionally devastated that she pitied him. What had he and President Rosales talked about?
âI can order something.â She avoided his gaze, sensitive to the gulf of economic disparity that lay between them.
âNo, itâs fine. Iâm sure you realize how nice this place is. I mean, we never run out of hot water.â He slid down the wall to sit on the floor with his knees upright in front of him.
She knelt facing him and sat on her heels. âWho runs out of hot water?â
He chuckled and swiped at his eyes. âEveryone.â
She frowned. âWhy is that funny?â
He waved a hand. âItâs not. I miss my old life. None of this feels right. I donât fit in here.â
She bowed her head, regretting his discomfort. âWhat can I do?â
He dropped his knees and crossed his ankles. âI donât mean our place, exactly. I kind of like our Korean-style apartment. Itâs nice. Comfortable, except for the lack of a couch.â He shook his head. âI hate the squat toilet, but Iâm already used to it.â He blushed and looked away.
âIt makes potty training easier.â She had thought ahead when she designed the apartment.
His brows crashed downward. âDonât even joke about kids.â
She tilted her head in confusion. âWhen the thirty days are up, donât worry about hurting me. I overreacted. Itâs going to be all right.â
He shook his head. âItâs good that youâre willing to wait because I canât control myself right now. Youâd better stay clear of me until the drugs are out of my system.â
She nodded in agreement. âIâll monitor the reports and let you know when itâs safe to try.â
He clenched his fists and squeezed his eyes closed. âI hope we work this out between us soon.â
She wished he would look at her. âMe too, Cody. Waiting doesnât feel right.â
He leaned his head against the wall. âThereâs a chance that Iâm not actually attracted to you. If thatâs true, then we have a serious problem.â
The depth of his concern made her smile. âGod did not put us together to fail.â
He swallowed. âWhat makes you think you want me? You didnât like the look of me when we first met.â
She pondered the question. âIt started with your confidence at the wedding, your secret smile when you thought I didnât see you looking at me.
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