The Last Goodbye by Kay Lyons

Author:Kay Lyons
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781946863768
Publisher: Kindred Spirits Publishing

Chapter 13

Ireland stepped from the restaurant and stared up at the darkened sky, surprised that she'd just spent the last two hours talking to Dominic. And not just talking but conversing. They'd discussed everything. Life, love, dating, their children, current events, favorite things to do. And a part of her was amazed at how much she'd enjoyed herself.

While she’d been sitting there eating her dinner, Frankie had texted to say practice had ended and Samuel had fallen asleep on her couch, worn out from his adventures. Her sister had ordered Ireland to enjoy a night off and get some sleep before tomorrow's game… and she hoped the guy they were going with was as good as Samuel made him out to be.

Ireland inhaled the salt air and the way the breeze carried the freshness of rain with it, knowing no matter where life took her she would always relish the scent.

"Wow. You can see the storm over the water out there."

She glanced up at Dominic's profile and then out to sea. A thunderstorm flashed in the distance, the clouds lighting up with each glorious display. "Hmm. I love watching the thunderheads roll over the water."

"Wanna get some ice cream from the pier house and sit on the swings?"

"I couldn't eat another bite, but some time on the swings sounds nice."

They moved down the street in unison, the noise from the arcade drowning out the sound of the waves for just a moment until they moved past it and crossed the narrow street to the boardwalk.

An older gentleman was leaving the first swing across from the pavilion just as they walked by.

"Hey, Miss Ireland. Here you go. Take my spot. It's time for me to get myself home. You two enjoy yourselves."

"Thank you, Roland," Ireland murmured. "Don't drive too fast on that cart."

"I'll keep it under sixty," the man joked. "You treat her nice now," Roland said, wagging a finger at Dominic. "This pretty girl deserves a good man."

"Uh, yes, sir. I couldn't agree more."

Ireland flushed and couldn't decide if it was out of embarrassment or because of the possibility Dominic might mean what he said and find her as attractive as she did him.

So you think Lisa's husband is handsome?

But she wasn't sure what to think of that realization, only that it was true. During their time in the restaurant, Dominic had laughed and relaxed, and she'd seen a different man than the one she knew only as Lisa's husband. This man was an attractive, intelligent, funny, and seemingly genuine man.

Ireland shook her head at herself and settled on the swing, leaving plenty of room for Dominic to join her. He sat down beside her, and the breeze carried his cologne to her nose. It smelled rich and spicy, with hints of sandalwood.

She lifted her hand and brushed the hair from her face, and Dominic set the swing in motion. Unlike their nonstop conversation in the restaurant, they remained quiet, but it was a comfortable quiet.

As the lightning flashed high in the clouds out at sea, she stared in awestruck wonder at the power and beauty of it.

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