From This Moment - By Alison Chaffin Higson Page 0,33
know?”
“Sorry, but I’m afraid I overheard you talking on the phone to him at Anna’s. You were so involved with your conversation you didn’t see me walk through to the kitchen.”
“Please don’t say anything to anyone. We want to be the ones to tell Anna and Beth.”
“I won’t, but I really need to go.” As she moves away, she turns back, “Take care Rona.”
“Elise. Please don’t break Jake’s heart anymore than you already have.”
Hell, I hope she listens to me. She really doesn’t look like a bride to be.
“Was that Elise?” Jake asks, surprising me. I’m in a world of my own.
“Yes.” He sits down next to me, “It was Tom who brought the wedding forward.”
He leans forward with his arms resting on his knees, “What did you say?”
I offer a wry smile, “I asked her to please not break your heart any more than she already has. The rest is up to you.”
He sighs, “I hear you, come on we better head back. Dad rang, it’s started snowing, and you left your phone at home.”
“Let’s go then. Could you help here please?” I ask Jake, as he starts to walk towards his truck.
Turning back, “Shit! Those are yours? You leave anything in the store?”
Grinning at him, “Ha ha, very funny.”
Driving closer to home the snow starts to get heavier; it’s amazing to look at, especially as we start up the drive to the house. Wow! When the house comes into view it’s beautiful. I’m so excited. I love snow.
~~ Cade ~~
I’m just about to pour a cup of coffee when I hear Jake’s truck pull up outside.
Opening the front door, I’m surprised to find so much snow down already; the next thing I know Rona is out of the truck, laughing and running to me getting covered in snow.
God, how I love this woman.
Reaching me she throws herself into my arms and plants a very wet, hot kiss on my lips. “I missed you and thought about you the whole time I was buying lingerie.” She gives me a wicked grin.
“Do I get a fashion show?” I ask, heading toward the truck with her to get her bags.
“Can I watch?” Jakes asks. He starts to laugh when he sees me glaring at him.
Jake starts to climb back in to his truck, “Where are you going? This snow’s getting bad.”
“I just got a call from Mack, he needs help with something. I’m heading over there.” Then with a grin directed to the both of us, “Will probably stay for dinner as well.”
Returning to the house, the snow has really started to fall. I can’t believe how many bags of shopping Rona has.
“Did you leave anything for anyone else?” I laugh.
“Of course silly!” she takes her coat and boots off, leaving them on the stand by the door.
Then walking over to me she wraps herself around my waist. I bring my arms up around her shoulders, dropping my chin to the top of her head, “Are you doing okay love?”
“Mmm, I really enjoyed coming home to you.”
I squeeze her tighter, “I enjoyed being here when you came home, and most of all I love that you feel so comfortable here with me to call it home. It will be as long as you want it to be.”
“Thank you.” She looks up at me, I kiss her before pulling away.
“Why don’t you go and get a coffee, its freshly brewed, while I take these upstairs?”
“Great thanks.”
~~ Rona ~~
Heading over to pour a cup of coffee, I look out the kitchen window to see how beautiful everything looks covered in snow. I’m really looking forward to taking some pictures and building a snowman. Maybe tomorrow.
Cade comes back downstairs, walking over to me, he caresses my hair which is free falling down my back, “As we are better off staying indoors, is there anything you want to do?”
With a grin, I reply, “For now, I would love to curl up on that sofa with you and watch the snow fall.”
After thirty minutes of lying peacefully watching the snow, I’m ready once more to seduce him.
Climbing off Cade, “I’m just going upstairs for a few minutes.” Kissing him quickly on the lips, “Back in five.”
Entering my room, I realize how much I’ve bought. Rifling through the bags, I finally come across the backless red dress, with the aim of seducing Cade. Running into the bathroom, I pin my hair up and have a quick shower.
Heading back into the bedroom, I step into the dress which