High Plains Hearts by Janet Spaeth

Author:Janet Spaeth [SPAETH, JANET]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-62836-347-0
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2011-08-23T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

Ric sat in front of his computer in his office, staring at it. On the monitor, a screen saver of a family of ducks wearing sailor hats swam back and forth, back and forth, but he didn’t pay any attention to them.

He had other things on his mind. What if she said no? What if she said she didn’t want to stay? What if—

“So do you like it?”

Marnie leaned against the doorjamb, watching him.

“Like what?”

“The screen saver.”

“The what?”

She sighed and crossed the room. “This,” she said, jabbing her finger at the computer monitor. “The ducks.”

“Ducks? Why on earth would you—and why are they wearing sailor hats?”

“Ah, just noticed, did you? I thought they were cute. And definitely more interesting than that dot thing you had on there before.”

“They weren’t dots. They were stars.”

“And you’re going to tell me that was more interesting than ducks wearing sailor hats?”

He sighed. Past experience told him that he’d have to get used to the ducks. If he removed them from his computer, she’d probably put flying snails or horses in sneakers in their place.

“You’re worried she might say no, aren’t you?”

“I’m not worried—,” he began, but she shook her head. “Okay, I am worried. A bit. I do know that God has this all in His control, and whatever He has planned is for the best. I guess I’m hoping that He and I are on the same page here.”

“Been advising Him again?” she asked with a sympathetic tilt of her head.

“Constantly.”

The sound of Todd’s voice echoed down the hallway, and Marnie laughed. “I’ll take Mr. Todd to the day care and leave you to discuss the deal with Lily.”

Discuss the deal. He wanted a cup of coffee, but he was so nervous that more caffeine would probably jangle his nerves so much he could play “Jingle Bells” without an instrument.

He could hear Todd’s words still going as Marnie led him to the playroom, and Lily stuck her head in.

“Marnie said you wanted to talk to me?”

Suddenly he realized that his announcement needed grander surroundings.

He stood up and, with a nervousness that took him by surprise, cleared his throat.

“I’d like to take you and Todd out to dinner tonight,” he said. “Wildwood Inn is open again. It’s kind of a legend in the area since it’s so old.”

“Oh, I’ve heard of it!” she said. “The food is supposed to be terrific.”

“They’re known for their walleye. Plus, the Inn has quite a history, and many of the original furnishings are still there. It’s quite a showcase.”

She smiled. “I’d love to go.”

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