Bo was glad that his parents agreed with this. This set Lori's mind at ease when they explained to her that they understood and she could stay.
"Thank you," Lori said in a shaky voice as Bo held her in his arms.
"Thanks, Mama, Daddy. The man was losing it. He's in jail, cooling his heels, but I don't want Lori in the line of fire when he gets out," Bo said, gently stroking her red hair as she buried her face in his shoulder.
"I'll take you upstairs to mine and Daisy's room," Megan volunteered, taking Lori's knapsack while Daisy took Megan's suitcase.
"Go with them, Lori. I'll see you in the morning," Bo whispered softly before kissing her lips gently.
"Good night, Bo. I love you," Lori whispered before following Daisy and Megan to their bedroom. Bo sank down in a chair, fighting a headache. This day had been a happy day until he found out what Lori's father was like. he just hoped the man wouldn't bother her again. He didn't want her looking over her shoulder all the time.
Lori Leigh went to bed early that night after talking to Megan and Daisy for awhile. For now she didn't have to worry
about her dad. But what would happen once he got out? WOuld he hunt her down?
Lori Leigh laid there trembling hoping he wouldn't She had planned on marrying Bo Duke. She looked at her engagement ring that
he recently got her.
His family had been so nice and supportive when they heard she had an abusive father. Lori Leigh didn't know where else to
go other than the Dukes house. And she knew they would take care of her.
As Lori tried to go to sleep, she just couldn't. So she tiptoed out of bed and went downstairs to get something to drink
She didn't notice Bo sitting in a chair in the dark livingroom until he spoke. "Lori, what are you doing up?" he asked.
stepping into the kitchen.
"I couldn't sleep I kept thinking about Dad".
Bo watched, concerned as she got a glass of water. She wasn't trembling or crying right now, but her fear was real. Lori sat down at the kitchen table, her glass of water in her hand. Bo sat down across from her and took her hand in his, stroking it gently.
Bo looked into her beautiful green eyes that were fastened on his blue eyes in apprehension. "Lori, you never have to worry about your father. I'll protect you," Bo said, picking up her small hand and kissing the palm gently.
"Bo, you don't know what he's like. he won't care that I'm married to you. He'll come over and beat me black and blue. I know he will," Lori said, her hands shaking violently. Bo gripped her hand tightly in his.
"Lori, he won't do that. I promise. I love you. I'll protect you for the rest of my life," Bo said firmly.
"I'm just so scared, Bo," Lori said, stroking his face gently with the hand Bo had pressed against his lips.
"I know you are. But, believe me, he's never going to hurt you again," Bo said, smiling at her as he pressed another kiss to her hand.
"Bo, I love you," Lori said.
"I love you too. Why don't you go back to bed? Daisy and Megan both said they had some shopping to do and they would like to take you. You need your strength for that," Bo said as he walked Lori back to the stairs.
"Okay. Good night, Bo," Lori said, turning to go upstairs.
"Good night, Lori. I love you," Bo said, kissing her lips firmly before she went upstairs. Bo sat back down in his chair after she wished him good night. He hoped he could deliver on that promise. Having the girl he loved scared wasn't a pleasant prospect.
The next morning Lori leigh got ready and went with Daisy and Megan to do some shopping for the Wedding and to pick out
dresses and stuff. Her and Daisy were to wear light purple gowns and the flower girl to wear white like the bride of course.
Alot of wedding preparing costed alot thought Lori as she helped the two girls plan . It took her mind off awhile about
her abusive father. Bo had been so sweet in saying that he would protect her for the rest of his life if he had to. Lori Leigh
hoped that he would. She also knew her father wouldn't be in prison for long, because one of his relatives would get him
out possibly his brother would. And that made Lori Leigh shiver. She also knew her father wouldn't approve of her marrying
Bo. By that afternoon, they had chosen the bridesmaids gowns, the bride dress, and even talked to a food catering place
that Daisy knew of.
By the time they reached the Duke farm, Lori Leigh was exhausted. They sat on the porch eating freeze pops that Megan
liked so much . "I was thinking, wouldn't it be so cool to have Icecream at the Wedding?" " "I think that would be awesome.
Icecream and cake". LOri Leigh said excitedly.
"That is a great idea" said Daisy.
Lori saw Bo approach them and walk up to Lori "What are you girls doing?" Megan "Still planning a wedding". she said.Lori Leigh
smiled at Bo happy to see him. Lori hoped that they could go on a nice long walk and that he would hold her safely in
his arms until they had to go back. She knew that he would make a great husband for her someday. "Hi, Bo" said Lori.