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- Books by Lori Wick
- About the Author
Im sorry Rigg
The older man stared at him, misunderstanding his apology.
She was talking about us, wasnt she? Kate was explaining how she feels about me?
Yes and Im sorry. I had no business being here but after she asked me to help and I told her I wouldnt, I got to thinking about how much she cares for you and how
Sean, Rigg cut in, did you hear what she said?
Yes.
I want you to come in and tell me everything.
Rigg was more baffled than ever. He thought Kate was telling him that she couldnt love him and now Sean had blurted out how much she cared. Sean was obviously ill at ease and Rigg reassured him.
Just tell me what you can. First of all, what did Kate ask you to help with?
Kate told me that she needed someone to talk with, you know, about you and her, so she wrote to Father. Shes been waiting to hear how Father felt about her getting involved with someone. And today a letter came.
And thats what she said to me?
Some of what she said. Sean was looking uncomfortable again.
You still havent told me why she wanted your help.
She wanted me to translate for her. You know how frustrated she gets and she knew shed never be able to get it all out in English.
Get all what out? Rigg was feeling a little frustrated himself.
That she loves you. But shes never flirted before and she probably is too stuffy for her own good because she just didnt know how to tell you or show you how she feels. Sean felt out of breath, but he guessed Rigg understood because he was grinning like a fool.
The bigger man came toward Sean and pulled him out of his chair and into his arms. He gave Sean a mighty hug, thanked him and headed for the front door.
Kaitlin sat bent over the kitchen table. She was on her third piece of paper. She had cried all the way home over making a complete fool of herself and then, with a determined glint in her eye, she sat down to write a letter to Rigg to tell him how she felt.
The door opened without a knock and Kate looked up to see Rigg leaning against the jamb. His hands were stuffed into his pants pockets and his totally nonchalant stance belied the rush of emotions inside him. Kate felt herself blushing as he simply stood and looked at her.
Do you know how many years Ive prayed for you?
Kate shook her head, unsure of how she was supposed to reply.
I dont think there is ever a time Kaitlin, that I walk by those chairs in my store, you know the ones where the men sit while their wives are shopping, without wishing my wife was shopping somewhere in my store.