Nutcracker Sweets At Moonglow (The Moonglow Christmas Series Book 4) by Deborah Garner

Author:Deborah Garner [Garner, Deborah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Timberton Montana, 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, The Moonglow Christmas Series, Christmas Holidays & Celebration, Christmas Time, Holiday Whimsy, Festive Season, Winter Weather, Novella Length Short Stories
Publisher: Cranberry Cove Press
Published: 2018-11-16T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

Heather and Luisa sat on the sofa near the fireplace, their desserts balanced on their laps. Matthew had enlisted Rafael’s help in bringing in firewood while Mist added the last available log inside to the fire.

“It’s wonderful the way the girls have formed such a close friendship,” Heather said. She indicated a far corner of the room, where Keira and Maria sat huddled together. Olga sat on a chair beside the girls, listening and occasionally inserting comments into their discussion.

“Yes, I’m pleased,” Luisa said. “Maria does not always make friends easily. Many of the other girls in her class are involved with soccer or other physical activities that she can’t do.”

“That must be difficult for her - and for you,” Heather said.

“It is at times,” Luisa admitted. “But she has such a positive attitude. She doesn’t let it get her down. And she does have other interests. She loves to read, for example. She’s insatiable when it comes to books.”

“Keira, too,” Heather said. “If she’s not dancing, she’s reading. Sometimes she ever tries to read while dancing.”

“I can barely walk and talk at the same time,” Matthew said as he and Rafael brought firewood in from outside. He handed one log to Mist, which she added to the fire. “It’s a good thing I went into dance instead of musical theatre.”

“A good thing for all of us,” Liam added, drawing a laugh from the crowd.

Satisfied the second log was properly settled in the fireplace, Mist turned toward the others. “We all have strengths and weaknesses,” Mist said.

Michael, who had been reading in his favorite chair, set his book down. “I believe that is coming from someone who has no weaknesses,” he said.

Mist, in a gesture very unusual for her, placed her hands on her hips. “That most certainly is not true.”

“Then you keep them well hidden,” Heather said, ready to side with Michael. Luisa and Matthew nodded, as well.

“That’s because you’ve never seen me try to hit a softball, or solve a chemistry problem, or ride a horse, or dozens of other things I’ve attempted unsuccessfully,” Mist said. Her voice softened. “I’m no different than anyone else.”

“I’m not sure I’d go that far,” Michael said. “But I do see your point. I love to teach, for example. However, you wouldn’t want me on your basketball team, and if a button fell off my shirt, I’d be looking for help to sew it back on.” He winked at Mist.

“I have no problem with sewing,” Mist said, smiling, “as long as I’m asked nicely.” She had barely uttered the words when Betty entered.

“Glenda just dropped this off for you,” Betty said, handing Mist a bag with the thrift shop logo on it. “She said you’d know what it was for.”

“Yes,” Mist said. “I spoke with her earlier today.” She glanced inside the bag, smiled, and looked back up at the guests. “Please excuse me while I attend to some preparations for tomorrow.”

Leaving the others to enjoy the fire, Mist passed through the kitchen and down the back hall to her room.

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