Page 37 of Love at First Flight
She rolled her eyes, “I know it’s so stupid, he has never even noticed me, but he stars in my dreams and my fantasies. Like my own personal knight in shining armor. I can’t get over it. And I sort of sent him a letter today thanking him for protecting the bank. They have been so busy setting up the new system that they didn’t notice the man that watched the bank for weeks. Like even though they came into the bank and worked there, they were in a room that wasn’t seen from the front and so they didn’t see him and he didn’t see them. It was so strange. How they always seemed to miss each other. But since I am a teller, I see it all. Where they are, and where that guy was. And I knew something was wrong.”
She shook her head, “I told Raiden, because I was too scared to tell Steele myself. I am terrified he will take one look at me and not like what he sees. Most men just look right through me, like I am not worth their time. I didn’t want to see that with him. So I didn’t tell him. But I sent him that letter and now I feel so stupid. I just am so overwhelmed with what happened yesterday, and him and everything. I just didn’t know what I was thinking and I can’t get it back. My mail lady picked it up first thing.”
She put her head in her hands, “What do I do?”
Kadence looked at Arielle, “Rickie, Steele is not a stupid boy that can’t see a beauty right in front of his face. He seems like he isn’t that sort of person. I haven’t talked to him, but I assume he isn’t that way?”
Rickie shrugged, “I don’t think so.”
Kadence smiled, “If I asked Raiden, I bet that would be the case. I honestly believe that Steele would see you, because you are beautiful. Inside and out. You are a good person, with a good heart and if he doesn’t see all of that, then he doesn’t deserve you. Let the chips fall where they may. The future might surprise you.”
Rickie looked over at her, “Really?
Kadence hugged her from one side and Arielle from the other, “Really. Arielle and I are proof of that. We had no idea that just days ago our futures would change in an instant. Don’t give up on the man before you even get the chance to talk to him, I bet he will be the person you truly see. The good, kind man that works hard and helps those he can.”
Rickie smiled, “You are right. I think he is.”
Kadence grinned, “Come on, you want to get out of here?”
Rickie nodded and Kadence looked at Arielle, “Do you want to come see Raiden’s house? You can help me get ready for dinner.”
Arielle smiled, “Of course. And after you have to come see Gunner’s house.”
They all laughed and drove to Raiden’s to get ready.
