Not Until Forever (Hope Springs Book 1) by Valerie M. Bodden

Author:Valerie M. Bodden [Bodden, Valerie M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Clean & Wholesome, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Beautiful & Feisty, Hope Springs Series
Publisher: Valerie Bodden
Published: 2019-01-29T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

“Eight.” Spencer smirked as he jotted the number on Sophie’s scorecard, and she shoved his shoulder playfully. Dark had fallen twenty minutes ago, and with it, everything that stood between them seemed to have fallen away as well. They were acting like the teens in front of them, trading teasing barbs and the occasional good-natured swat. It was like, while they were here at Sylvester’s, the rest of the world, the rest of time, didn’t exist. Life was simple, as it had been once. Neither of them had other responsibilities, other lives to get back to. All they had to worry about was this moment.

“Last one.” Spencer led the way to the final hole, with the waterfall it was almost impossible to putt through. But going around took twice as many putts on a good day.

“Already?” The surprise in Sophie’s voice delighted him. “I wonder what ever happened to Vi and Ariana.”

Spencer gaped at her. He’d been having so much fun he’d forgotten that Violet and Ariana were supposed to join them. Hopefully they were okay.

But Sophie had pulled out her phone and was laughing.

“What?”

“Let’s just say you were right. Definitely a setup.” She passed him the phone, which was open to a text from Violet.

Have fun! Below that was a picture of Violet and Ariana waving—from Violet’s kitchen.

“Those stinkers.” He’d wanted to wring Violet’s neck when she’d first pulled her disappearing act, but now he was ready to pick her up and twirl her around to thank her.

He passed the phone back to Sophie. “So how do you want to play this?”

Sophie studied him, apparently weighing his meaning. Finally, she shook her head. “You first.” She gestured to the hole.

Okay. He could go along with that. Pretend there hadn’t been more than the game behind his words.

He dropped his ball to the green and nudged it into position with his toe. He lined up his shot, and the ball banked off the wall, in perfect position to go around the waterfall on his next shot.

He gave a mock bow, but Sophie raised an eyebrow. “Playing it safe?”

“Sometimes that’s the best way to get to your goal.” Something it had taken him a long time to learn.

He took his next two shots, then sunk the ball in the hole on the fourth. He waited as Sophie lined up her shot. Her hair hung in her face, and she paused to grab a rubber band off her wrist and pull it into a ponytail. The casual hair, combined with the pink shirt, slim jeans, and tennis shoes, made her look like a softer version of herself, more open. More kissable.

The thought popped into his head, and once it was there, he couldn’t erase it.

Didn’t want to, really.

Sophie lifted her eyes at that moment and caught him staring at her. He should look away, pretend he hadn’t been watching her. But he didn’t.

She gave him a slow smile, and he was pretty sure his heart stopped for a beat.

She tucked a loose hair behind her ear, then dropped her head, swung the putter, and gave the ball a sound whack.

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