Making Waves at River View Cottage by Jennifer Bohnet

Author:Jennifer Bohnet [Bohnet, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Published: 2022-09-20T16:00:00+00:00

24

Veronica, driving Cassie to the station to catch the train to the airport, glanced at her friend.

‘Everything okay? You look a bit strained.’

Cassie nodded. ‘I’m fine. Bit nervous. Never did like flying much and this is the first time I’ve ever flown on my own.’

‘You’ll have a marvellous time in Cape Town. Don’t worry about anything back here. Just concentrate on enjoying the time with Polly.’

Cassie tried to follow Veronica’s advice, but by the time the flight to Cape Town was in the air, thoughts of home were still occupying her mind. Telling herself sternly that ‘no one is indispensable’, she hoped she’d done everything necessary to help keep the place ticking over for the week she was away.

An air hour or so later, when the stewardess arrived with her meal tray, Cassie remembered last night’s supper with James – and their conversation after he’d confessed he’d fallen in love with her. James was a lovely man, a very dear friend, but she still felt uncertain about moving their relationship up a gear. What if it all went wrong? Their friendship would be over, and she really enjoyed spending time with him. Once back at their table after their waltz, she’d steeled herself to tell him the truth.

‘I’ve had a wonderful evening, James, and it will always be a special memory for me.’ She’d paused before continuing. ‘You know I like you a lot. And I look upon you as a good friend – the best. But I’m not sure about love.’

James was silent for some time, then he sighed. ‘Cassie, your friendship is very precious to me and I don’t want to lose it. I had hoped it might be growing into more on your part, but I’ve clearly spoken too soon. Let’s not spoil what, as you say, has been a special evening, through my foolishness.’

He’d reached across the table and gently stroked her hand. ‘I just want you to know I do love you, and if you ever feel you can love me in return, I’ll be waiting.’

Now, as she looked out at the floor of clouds beneath the plane as they sped towards the Cape, Cassie’s thoughts returned to the present. She was determined to enjoy this holiday. Hopefully, when she returned home, she’d be fighting fit and ready to get her life in order. And nearer to knowing how she truly felt about James.

Twelve hours later, as an exhausted Cassie walked into the arrivals lounge of Cape Town International Airport, she was surprised to see Dexter waiting for her.

‘This is a lovely surprise, Dexter. I didn’t expect to see you until tomorrow.’

‘I thought a friendly face might be appreciated – and a helping hand to get you to your hotel. I’ll have to leave you then for a few hours. I’ve got some organising to do for tomorrow. The first boat is due to cross the line in about twenty-four hours.’

He shook his head in answer to Cassie’s unspoken question.

‘No, sorry. It’s not Polly, but last I heard, she was still in second place.

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