Falling for Love: A Winter Romance by Conley Addison M

Author:Conley, Addison M. [Conley, Addison M.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
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Publisher: Sapphire Books Publishing
Published: 2017-11-15T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty

Emmy groaned when the alarm woke her out of a sound sleep. She felt the cold space next to her and heard the sounds from the kitchen. It had been several days and Jordan had gone back and forth with anxiety about speaking with her mother. Last night, she’d called and made plans to go bright and early. She didn’t know why Jordan chose the crack of dawn. Yawning, Emmy wandered into the kitchen. Jordan was at the table staring down and putting jam on toast. Her wrist moved back and forth aimlessly.

“I’m sure the jam tastes the same no matter how many times you spread it over the toast.”

Jordan stopped but didn’t reply.

“I can shower and go with you,” Emmy said softly.

“No. I have to do this alone.” The icy tone in Jordan’s voice was the scared one from the other day. From Jordan’s tight jaw and haggard looks, Emmy suspected she had been up for hours.

She grasped Jordan’s hand making her drop the knife. Neither Emmy’s touch nor the clatter of the silverware snapped Jordan out of her mood.

“Jordan, look at me.”

The vacant look tore up Emmy’s insides. She caressed Jordan’s cheek with her hand.

“Your mum loves you. You have nothing to worry about.”

“I know, but I’ve been this fake daughter for so long.”

“Stop right there!” Emmy clasped her hands around Jordan’s face. “You are a hardworking, loving daughter. You’re not fake, and no one is perfect. You’re scared because you have not sat down to talk—like no bullshit talk—with your mum for a long time.”

“Since high school.”

“I know you’re nervous, but you can do this. Your mum deserves to have her daughter back.”

“So many years have gone by.” Her voice cracked. “So much that needs to be said. I don’t know how to make it right.”

“It all begins with one small step. Have confidence in yourself and speak from the heart. You can’t change the past. What was that quote? Something about the present moment is an unfinished house. It’s time to remodel and redecorate. Life goes on.” Emmy saw Jordan’s muscles tense and her eyes closed. When she opened them, they were brimming with tears.

Jordan nodded. “I have to go.”

“Why don’t you take an hour and calm down.”

“Gerry’s coming over around lunch to work on some odds and ends in the house. I don’t want to risk running into him. I want to get it out of the way.”

Jordan stood and wrapped Emmy in her arms. “There’s simply a lot for me to deal with at one time. Thank you for loving me.” She gave Emmy a quick peck on the lips and walked out.

Emmy went back to bed but knew she wouldn’t sleep. Today would be nothing compared to Jordan coming out to the rest of the family. Emmy hoped she would stay strong. She was falling hard for this woman, and their relationship needed all of Jordan.

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