Opie's Challenge by Terry Fowler

Author:Terry Fowler [Fowler, Terry]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-60742-944-9
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2009-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

ten

September moved on and Opie’s life got even busier. She hadn’t seen Wendell since the day he came to lunch. Realizing she didn’t have the answers, she placed the situation in God’s hands and did her best not to force the issue. Even though her belief she could help never wavered, there were times when Opie doubted she could get beyond her feelings for him.

“Any word from Prestige?” Opie asked Val over breakfast. They were all struggling with a recent incident concerning the pavilion project that had thrown Russ into a very bad light. He denied sending the contractor the e-mail changing the concrete pour and Opie believed him.

“Russ called to say Randall King is looking into the situation.”

Opie frowned. She knew Val didn’t have good feelings about the owner of the architectural firm that employed Russ. “What does that mean?”

“I’m sure he’s looking at things from a liability aspect.”

“Any more problems?” She spread a thin layer of jelly on her slice of toast and took a bite.

“No. Todd says Russ is watching things like a hawk. I think he’s afraid someone’s out to hurt me and determined they won’t.”

Fear rose up in Opie’s throat, the toast nearly choking her as she considered Val’s words. “Why haven’t you told me this before? That’s crazy. What have you done to anyone to cause this?”

“I won the lottery.”

“Right. You won,” she agreed, shoving the plate away. “What you do with the money is your concern. You aren’t hurting anyone with your plans.”

“But whoever is behind this feels entitled to share in my wealth. I just hope Russ can prove his innocence. It doesn’t look good.”

“Why did you give him another chance?”

“Because he asked and gave me a reason to believe I should.”

Opie knew Val cared for Russ a lot and hoped they could work things out.

She hadn’t given a lot of thought to work until Susan Boone called again.

“Wendell says you refused because you don’t have a large enough kitchen?”

“That’s right.”

“I have an idea. My friend owns a restaurant downtown. He’s willing to rent the space to you from midnight until around five a.m. Would that work?”

Her suggestion puzzled Opie. “Why are you going out of your way like this? Surely you know other caterers.”

“Wendell says I won’t be disappointed, and I believe him.”

Opie appreciated his support, but she didn’t understand why he had gone back to Susan with what she’d told him. Why was it so important that she cater this event? She weighed the pros and cons and said, “Give me your friend’s number. If we can work things out, I’ll be happy to cater your event.” She scribbled the name and number on a scrap of paper.

“Wendell said you did an English tea party for your sister. Would you be willing to do a themed party for me?”

“Name your theme, and I’ll plan the menu.”

Opie promised to get back to her as soon as possible. She was able to work a deal with Ken Brown and called to let Susan know.

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