Someone Like You by Syd Parker

Author:Syd Parker [Parker, Syd]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Syd Parker Books
Published: 2013-08-27T01:03:01+00:00

Chapter 14

Aspen grabbed Ginny’s bags from the trunk and shut it with a resounding thud. She smiled at the glowing tan on her aunt’s face. “So you had a good time?”

Ginny’s smile widened. “We did.” They were gone two weeks, opting for a longer cruise. “I’ve developed quite a fondness for fruity drinks with little umbrellas in them.”

Aspen chuckled heartily. “Oh lord, my aunt is turning into a lush.” She followed Ginny up the steps to the porch and waited while she unlocked the door. “How was Mom?”

“Oh, you know your mom.” Ginny smiled cryptically. “She’s her normal chipper self as always. Surprisingly enough, we actually got along great. Probably, the first time ever she’s behaved herself.”

Aspen’s eyebrow cocked in disbelief. “My mother behaved?” Shaking her head, she carried the bags inside and deposited them in the kitchen. “I’ve never known Susan Lane to behave and it’s worse the older she’s gotten.”

“I think she’s just lonely and really misses your dad.”

“What?” Aspen asked incredulously. “She said that?”

“Not in so many words.” Ginny turned to fill a teapot and put it on the stove to heat before taking off her scarf and settling into a nearby chair with a sigh. “You know she never talks about anything.”

“Oh boy, do I know.” Aspen scoffed loudly. “She’s the queen of keeping things to herself.”

“From what I gathered, she is tired and lonely. I don’t think she wants to keep the farm by herself anymore. It’s just too much, and the winters in Maine are a lot worse on her old bones than they used to be.”

The comment made Aspen pause. “You suppose she is thinking about selling?”

“I know she is.” Ginny added quickly then pushed herself out of her chair with a slow groan. “I think I concur.” Catching Aspen’s look of shock, Ginny patted her arm softly, trying to console her. “We aren’t young anymore and with Neal and your daddy gone, it’s so much to keep the farms running.”

“So you’re going to sell too?” Aspen leaned back in her chair, the news rendering her speechless for several seconds. She hadn’t given much thought to the fact that her mother and her aunt were getting older, and maybe they didn’t want all that responsibility anymore. Her mother didn’t farm, only rented the land out to local farmers. Nevertheless, she was in her sixties and probably ready to slow down.

Ginny poured hot water over a bag of Chamomile tea and handed the cup to Aspen. “I’ve been thinking about it. I know how much you love this place, honey, but it’s just too much. The girls, not so much. I love taking care of the horses. It’s the land and the house and the barns. It’s a lot for me to try to keep up. Old man Riley’s been asking about buying my acreage for a couple of years now. His son wants to expand their farm, and this would be a good start.”

“Wow.” Aspen dunked her tea bag, her mind reeling from the announcement.

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