The English Son by Brunstetter Wanda E.; Brunstetter Jean;

Author:Brunstetter, Wanda E.; Brunstetter, Jean; [Brunstetter, Wanda E.; Brunstetter, Jean]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 4354812
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2016-02-14T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 6

Akron

Kristi turned on the coffeemaker and fixed herself a piece of toast. She’d forgotten to set her alarm last night, but fortunately, the early morning light had awakened her. She still had several minutes to spare.

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee drew Kristi to her kitchen for that first cup. Coffee wasn’t on her ideal drink list, but she made an exception for her morning brew to get a kick-start to her Friday morning.

As Kristi sat at the table eating her low-calorie breakfast, she thought about Joel, and how, when they’d gone jogging last night, he’d acted strange—almost as if he was hiding something.

But what could it be? She reached for the jar of sugar-free strawberry jelly to put on her toast. It was probably my imagination. He may have been tired. Kristi’s gaze fixated on her cup, watching the delicate swirl of steam rise from the surface of the coffee. She had a habit of over-analyzing things, especially where Joel was concerned. He had a business to run, which had to be stressful at times. Joel had a right to act sullen or moody when his day wasn’t going as planned. Kristi hoped once they were married, Joel wouldn’t let his business affect their relationship. If we ever get married. Joel still hasn’t bought me an engagement ring or suggested setting a wedding date. I don’t want to push him, but I wish he’d at least introduce me to his family.

It wasn’t fair. Joel had met Kristi’s family, but she hadn’t met his. Every time the topic came up, Joel either changed the subject or said she wouldn’t fit in with his family, and for that matter, neither did he. Kristi figured he must have had a falling out with someone to be so dead set against her meeting them. She would have to be patient where his family was concerned. Maybe by the time she and Joel set a wedding date, he’d be ready to introduce her to them.

Kristi glanced at her watch, then gulped down the rest of her coffee. She needed to make a sandwich for lunch and get out the door soon or she’d be late for work.

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