Yes, another update!
It's not very long, but it's leading up to more...
I own Marianne, Jack and Joseph.
Before she even knew it, Marianne had been enjoying the fun of the fair for hours. Randy had been a perfect gentleman and the whole time she had not once thought of Heath or Phillip. Linking her arm with Randy's the New York native smiled happily as they walked leisurely back towards the car. Opening the passenger door for her, Randy smiled broadly as she slipped into the passenger seat and held her purse on her lap. Slipping into the driver's seat, the young man paused to look at his passenger.
"You do know that I'm very fond of you, don't you?" he asked her.
"As I am of you." She nodded, blushing slightly.
"I'm glad." He smiled, caressing her cheek lightly.
"I'm not ready for anything more than friendship though." Marianne sighed.
"I'll wait, for a girl like you…" he replied as he started the engine.
Meanwhile, Joseph carried his suitcase into the hall as he awaited the return of Phillip Brooks. The older man had not slept well, wondering where he was being taken, and fearing for the safety of his daughter. Was this trip the beginning of the end for him? He was pulled from his thoughts as a loud knock on the wooden door echoed throughout the house. Placing his hand on the door handle, Joseph gave a sigh and opened the door to see Phillip standing there. The younger man was dressed a little more smartly than usual, making the older man wonder what the purpose for that was.
"Good day Joseph." Phillip smirked.
"You too Phillip." Joseph nodded.
"Gallows! Take his suitcase to the car." Phillip ordered an intimidating looking man standing beside the car.
"Yes sir." Gallows nodded, walking up the steps and taking the suitcase from the older man's hands.
"Come now Joseph, we have a journey ahead of us." Phillip said, draping his arm around the older man's shoulders.
"Where are we going?" he asked.
"That's a surprise." The younger man chuckled as Gallows opened the car door for them to get in.
Arriving back at the farm, Randy turned off the engine and turned to look at Marianne. Reaching into his inside pocket, he pulled something out and took Marianne's hand, dropping the item into it. The New York native opened her hand and let out a small gasp as she saw a beautiful delicate silver necklace. She turned to look at Randy, unsure of what to say.
"It's beautiful." She finally managed to whisper.
"And it's all yours." Randy smiled.
"Thank you so much." Marianne smiled.
"Do you want me to put it on for you?" he asked her.
"No, I shall save it for a special occasion." The New York native replied, admiring the necklace.
"I look forward to seeing you wear it." Randy smiled, taking her free hand and placing a soft kiss on it.
"Will you be coming in for tea?" Marianne asked him, seeing that Jack was in the kitchen.
"No, I'm afraid I'll have to be off. I'll see you again soon?" he asked her.
"Of course." Marianne nodded.
Getting out of the car, Randy walked around to the passenger side and opened the door for her, helping her out and placing a quick kiss on her cheek. Marianne watched as he got back into the driver's seat and started the engine. She waved as he drove away, smiling as she turned and entered the house. Rex greeted her as she made her way to the kitchen. Jack was stirring a pan of soup on the stove, but looked over his shoulder and smiled as Marianne sat down at the table.
"Good day?" he asked.
"The best." She nodded.
"I think Mr Orton's a nice young man." Jack nodded.
"Me too. He gave me this." She replied, showing Jack the necklace.
"My, that's a lovely piece of jewellery. He obviously likes you." The older man smiled knowingly.
"I think he does." She admitted.
"Are you hungry?" Jack asked as he served up some soup for himself.
"Oh no, I'm rather full!" Marianne chuckled as she recalled all the treats she had enjoyed at the fairground.
"I'll leave it on the stove in case you get hungry later on." He nodded.
The New York native almost jumped out of her skin as a huge downpour of rain followed the roar of thunder.
"Oh no! I hope Randy gets home safely." Marianne said as she watched the rain from the kitchen window.
"Damn! I forgot to close the barn. I can't let the hay get wet." Jack sighed.
"I'll go and close it for you." Marianne offered.
"Thanks, make sure you put a jacket on though." He told her.
Wrapping her coat around her, Marianne made her way across the yard towards the barn, where the open doors were rattling in the wild weather. Closing the doors and securing them, the New York native turned to head back to the house. A sudden flash of lightning made something catch her eye. Either she was hallucinating or that was Heath Miller standing there a few yards from her…
"Heath? Is it really you?" she asked.
"You should go inside. You'll get soaked." He replied, still standing there.
"Come inside. Jack just made soup." She offered.
"Go." He told her.
Another roar of thunder startled Marianne, so she ran back towards the house. Turning back to see Heath, he had disappeared from the spot where he had been stood.
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