Heartscapes by M.J. Williamz
Author:M.J. Williamz [Williamz, M.J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, Artist
ISBN: 9781626395336
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books, Inc.
Published: 2016-02-28T00:00:00+00:00
Chapter Twelve
Jesse was at her first class by seven forty-five Monday morning. Her eight oâclock class was The Renaissance of the Arts. She was looking forward to studying the history and artists of that period. The class was easy that day, with the teacher simply taking roll and handing out a syllabus. He asked if anyone had any questions and, when no one did, dismissed the class at eight fifteen.
So, with her first class under her belt and nothing to do until ten, Jesse wandered down the street to the café. It wasnât very busy. Apparently, Odette had been right about students sleeping in.
âYou are here early.â Odette greeted her, kissing her on her cheek.
âMy first class got out early. My next class isnât for two hours so I thought Iâd grab a cup of coffee.â
âHave a seat. Iâll bring it myself.â
Jesse sat facing the counter, so she could watch Odette. She enjoyed the easy way Odette moved, never seemingly overly hurried no matter how chaotic the place was. And this morning, she was moving even easier. Jesse felt an unfamiliar pull in her stomach. There was no denying her attraction to Odette, but there was more and she just couldnât figure it out.
Odette turned back to her with the coffee and raised an eyebrow at Jesse, who had just been busted for staring.
âYou like what you see, mon ami?â Odette teased her.
Jesse blushed and took a coffee cup from Odette. Odette sat across from her with a cup of her own.
âYou donât mind if I join you?â
âNot at all. Iâd enjoy that.â
âSo why are you not still in your first class again?â
âHe let us go early. I guess school will start in earnest tomorrow.â
âAnd what is your next class?â
âStill life drawing. I hope we get to use our new supplies today.â
âI hope so, too. Which do you prefer, Jesse? Painting or sketching?â
âIt depends on my mood. I love both.â
âMust you, um, specialize in one or the other when you are a famous artist?â
âI donât know. Iâve never really thought about it. If I had to do only one, I suppose Iâd paint. But Iâll always sketch, if even just for myself.â
âGood. You must always do what your heart wants.â
Jesse sipped her coffee and pondered that statement. It had been so long since her heart had wanted to do anything but grieve that she didnât even know if sheâd be able to listen to it if it sent her messages again.
âYou are a deep person, my Jesse.â
âWhy do you say that?â
âYou, um, disappear sometimes. Inside your head. Iâd love to know what you think at times like that, but I understand those thoughts are yours and yours alone.â
âIâm sorry. I donât mean to be rude.â
âYou are never rude. Thoughtful is not rude. It is quite all right.â
âThis coffee is really good,â Jesse said in an attempt to change the subject.
âThank you. The company is quite nice, too.â
âYes, it is,â Jesse said. âIâm glad you were able to join me.â
âItâs a rare treat for me to sit down during the day.
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