Page 43 of Priceless
Brave indeed. More than just a baby step, then.
Yes. It all happened so fast. But it just kind of unfolded that way.
He had to think for a minute. He didn’t want to discourage her, but he didn’t want to play puppet master either. One day, she would look back and know that he was a person on the other end of the line. He wouldn’t want her to feel worse for listening to his advice.
It sounds like ye feel guilty for having a good time. But remember, the only one ye need answer to is yerself. Trust yerself. Do what makes ye happy.
Thank you.
It’s early yet, in Inverness. Have ye made a plan for tomorrow? I can suggest some guided tours if ye like.
Actually, Jacob will pick me up in the morning. He’s going to surprise me.
Smart. Cost effective. And ye’ll not be on a bus all day with strangers.
Right?
The temptation to push was just too great.
Ye trust his intentions?
I do. He could have kissed me a couple of times, but he didn’t. And he didn’t suggest coming up to my room, so there’s that.
Did ye want him to?
Gah!
Kiss ye, I meant to say.
I was terrified.
But yes. Pretty badly in fact. Talk about guilty.
Guilt is for actions one takes that are wrong, to spur one to do better. Does that qualify?
I guess not. Kissing him wouldn’t be cheating on anyone.
Right, ye are.
I just feel like…like maybe Paul is looking down, watching me, judging me.
He wished Paul was still alive so he could push his teeth through the back of his head. How dare he make his own wife constantly second guess herself! He didn’t deserve her!
Whoa. He had to be careful here…
No one is watchin’, lass. And life is too precious by half. My advice? Dance, kiss, be happy.
You are just telling me what I want to hear. But it sounds good. I think I’ll be able to sleep now.
He didn’t want to let her go.
Ye’re enjoying Scotland, then?
Probably a little too much. I’ve only got eleven days left before I catch my return flight, and there is still much to see. I expect to get a bunch of things crossed off my list tomorrow. We saw the Clava Cairns this afternoon. Got rained on.
Inverness is a jewel, just like you said.
His fingers didn’t hesitate.
