Tangled in Time, (Miss Main Street Book 1) by Angela Castillo

Author:Angela Castillo [Castillo, Angela]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-07-01T05:00:00+00:00

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An hour later, Darcy considered herself reasonably primped. She’d found a black velvet top, dark skinny jeans and leather boots. A locket from the showcase downstairs completed the look. After several changes, she’d left her hair loose around her shoulders.

Five minutes ‘till 7. She went down to the shop.

A man’s shadow fell through the thick shades.

She swung the door open. “Didn’t your mama teach you not to pick up a girl early . . . Daddy?”

Her father’s silver hair gleamed under the porch light. A grin lit up his strong, clean-shaven jaw line. “Sweetheart! You didn’t answer my call from the airport, so I caught a taxi. Do you have any idea how much an hour-long cab trip costs? But it doesn’t matter. Surprise!” He opened his arms.

Darcy tried to keep the shock from her face. “Wow!” Her heart pounded under the black velvet as she returned his quick hug. “How are you? Come in and see the shop.”

“You certainly look nice.” Her father sniffed the air. “You’re wearing perfume. Do you have plans?” He removed his black sports coat, folded it over his arm and stepped into the shop.

“As a matter of fact, I was heading out to dinner. But I can reschedule. It’s nice to see you.” Darcy sighed and shut the door behind him. She pulled her phone out of her pocket.

“Oh, don’t cancel on my behalf.” Her father waved his hat. “It’s my fault for surprising you.” His broad smile couldn’t cover the concerned wrinkles Darcy knew so well. “Just wanted to check on my little girl and see how you are doing.” He walked to the middle of the shop and turned slowly, his gaze traveling over the displays. “Everything looks nice. I like the renovation choices. Adds to the charm.”

‘Thank you, Dad.” Darcy noticed his hand traveling to his breast pocket, where he used to keep his cigarettes years ago, before he’d stopped smoking. It was something he only did when he was worried or stressed.

He swung back towards the door and stuck his head out. “You coming in or what?” he called.

That familiar tread on the porch. Could it be? Darcy’s heart sank down to her leather soles.

Jared stepped in the door. The low light created shadows from his cheeks, causing his face to look thinner than normal. His head almost brushed a low-hanging chandelier as he moved further into the shop. His gaze traveled to Darcy’s eyes and locked on until she felt he would suck the life from her.

“Hello, Darcy.” He said in a cool tone. “Your dad invited me along to see your little store.”

Before Darcy could say anything, the front steps creaked. Ramsey. She went to the door and her father leaned over the glass showcase, eyebrows raised.

She clenched her jaw and turned the knob. “Hi,” she said, trying to sound calm, but her heart fluttered like a frightened bird. Ramsey wore the same white dress shirt he’d donned for dinner at his parents, but there was something different about him.

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