River of Roses by Stacey Williams-Waddington

Author:Stacey Williams-Waddington
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: BookBaby

CHAPTER TEN

“No, in all things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”

Romans 8:37

Damaris was woken up by Smokey’s voice arguing with what sounded like with Jimmie. She looked around her and realised that is was already morning. Jimmie didn’t end up saying what he wanted to say to Smokey and Corby never said a word other than introducing the lady. Shelia. The focus was on the special guest. Damaris wearily got out of bed and got dressed. She didn’t know whether she was exhausted from lack of sleep or for trying hard to be nice last night to Shelia.

She slipped outside and headed to the direction of Smokey and Jimmie’s voice. She backed away as she noticed that Jimmie and Smokey were on the bottom step of the verandah.

“I’m ashamed of you, Jimmie!” Smokey was yelling, yanking her hand from his.

“Smokey, let me explain before you get on your high horse,” Jimmie said firmly. He was struggling to keep his cool.

“What?! When are you going to tell Da that they know she’s here? Huh? That she’s not safe, none of us are. And as for Jonathan, I don’t believe you!” she hissed.

“Please Smokey. God will help us,” Jimmie started to say.

“Don’t you dare talk to me about God! I don’t give a damn what God wants. He’s not doing anything now.”

Damaris stood on dry bark which snapped loudly causing Jimmie and Smokey to jump.

“Who’s there?” Jimmie said, cautioning Smokey to back away but she didn’t move.

“Don’t fret. It’s only me, Da,” she said. “I didn’t hear much but I do think I deserve an explanation too.” Jimmie looked at Smokey. She stared back at him, making sure he felt bad. His shoulders sagged a little then straightened up.

“What’s all this racket?” Corby said leaning up against the screen door, his shirt still only half tucked in and his hair all ruffled.

“Is everything okay?” asked Shelia. Damaris didn’t want to face anybody yet, especially not Shelia. Corby moved out of the door opening for the rest of them to walk out.

“Everything’s just fine,” Jimmie said sarcastically. “See what you’ve done now. Cause the whole household to wake up.”

“Oh, really Jimmie! Right, well, in answer to your question Corby - fine, we’re just fine. For one, I hate you for not telling Damaris that her property, let alone her life, is at serious risk particularly now. For two, all you ever really cared about is that, lovey, dovey lady that was supposed to be dead whom you were going to marry. What a shame, she married somebody else.” Smokey was yelling at this point. Jimmie could feel his blood starting to boil. Boy did she have nerve.

“For your information, Miss high and mighty Smokey. You need to get your facts right. This is my dear friend you are talking about! And you don’t even know half of the story. Maybe a long time ago we were once together but…”Corby stopped what he was saying but was too late. He shook his head at Damaris.

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