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Six
Going to sleep wasn't an option that night, after Hank's kiss. Even after a warm bath where all her fantasies' came to life, the stark truth still stared her in the face. Hank wanted nothing to do with her. And changing his mind was no option according to him.
Why did men have such poured in concrete ideas?
Eric had wanted her body, but Hank seemed to seek out her very soul. There was such a difference, and yet both scared her.
Destined to inherit the McKay fortune, Letty felt hopeless. Was it a blessing or a curse? How could the one thing everyone wanted, money, be such an obstruction in her life? Now she knew, she was judged by who she was, what she was. Money spoke volumes. Money truly was the root of all evil.
Hank was a man, a man's man and he would have to be the bread winner in the family. He would never stand for a woman paying his way. She saw that now. It was a social status that stood in their way. One she wasn't sure of how to get rid of.
Pride stood in their way like a barrier between them.
What did she need to reassure him that it could work between them? Did she need to give up the money she might soon inherit? How did one go about giving it up? And would that be enough? Or would that very action make him turn away from her forever? God, she was thinking forever! How did that happen? They only shared one kiss, a kiss that forever burned inside Letty.
For Hank had proven to Letty that a man could be gentle and loving, something she hadn't been sure of before.
He hadn't declared his love for her. He hadn't mentioned anything permanent. No, that was all in Letty's mind.
Strange , just a few short months ago her mind ruled her thinking.
Until she could change his mind and attitude, their romance was going nowhere.
A tear escaped on her pillow that night, and then many more followed as she realized that no matter what she did, she was still a McKay, and that would never change.
Dammit Dad, you've cursed me!
In her sleep she made passionate love to Hank Silver, told him how much she loved him and lay in his arms all night. But at sunrise, reality kicked in and the hopelessness of the situation homed in on her.
Hank Silver would never be hers. Even if she did give away all the money, there was something even worse. She could never tell him about Eric.
Concentrating on Hank was useless. He wanted no part of her. And those kisses were so lethal she needed to stay away from him. Far away. Hank Silver could break her heart! If he hadn't already! I'm destined to be alone for the rest of my life!
With a sigh of longing she never thought she'd feel, she resigned herself to the fact that she and Hank were not meant for each other. He was a hired hand and she needed to keep away from him. Her mind told her this ; her heart screamed the pain of it.
***
Julie was due home today and Letty needed to make the day as wonderful as she could. Kellie was excited about having her parents together at last, and being a real family. Letty wanted to make this a day they would all remember. So she enlisted her sisters' help in planning a "welcome home party".
Wendy and Sandy agreed about the party and they all pitched in and helped. The entire morning the kitchen was abuzz with preparations. Kellie bounced around the kitchen doing one thing or another for her aunts.
By two that afternoon, Julie and Cade had arrived home and as Kellie led them into the house, everyone jumped up and shouted at them throwing graffiti in the air.
Julie looked so lovely, marriage agreed with her. Happiness radiated from her. Letty watched from the other side of the living room as they sat down to share their honeymoon with everyone. Cade sat beside her, smiling at all the pictures they shared.
Letty couldn't help but notice how flushed Julie looked, lovely and very much in love. She envied her.
A tear rolled down Letty's cheek as their joy filled her too. Maybe someday she'd have that joy too, but today it didn't feel like
Going to sleep wasn't an option that night, after Hank's kiss. Even after a warm bath where all her fantasies' came to life, the stark truth still stared her in the face. Hank wanted nothing to do with her. And changing his mind was no option according to him.
Why did men have such poured in concrete ideas?
Eric had wanted her body, but Hank seemed to seek out her very soul. There was such a difference, and yet both scared her.
Destined to inherit the McKay fortune, Letty felt hopeless. Was it a blessing or a curse? How could the one thing everyone wanted, money, be such an obstruction in her life? Now she knew, she was judged by who she was, what she was. Money spoke volumes. Money truly was the root of all evil.
Hank was a man, a man's man and he would have to be the bread winner in the family. He would never stand for a woman paying his way. She saw that now. It was a social status that stood in their way. One she wasn't sure of how to get rid of.
Pride stood in their way like a barrier between them.
What did she need to reassure him that it could work between them? Did she need to give up the money she might soon inherit? How did one go about giving it up? And would that be enough? Or would that very action make him turn away from her forever? God, she was thinking forever! How did that happen? They only shared one kiss, a kiss that forever burned inside Letty.
For Hank had proven to Letty that a man could be gentle and loving, something she hadn't been sure of before.
He hadn't declared his love for her. He hadn't mentioned anything permanent. No, that was all in Letty's mind.
Strange , just a few short months ago her mind ruled her thinking.
Until she could change his mind and attitude, their romance was going nowhere.
A tear escaped on her pillow that night, and then many more followed as she realized that no matter what she did, she was still a McKay, and that would never change.
Dammit Dad, you've cursed me!
In her sleep she made passionate love to Hank Silver, told him how much she loved him and lay in his arms all night. But at sunrise, reality kicked in and the hopelessness of the situation homed in on her.
Hank Silver would never be hers. Even if she did give away all the money, there was something even worse. She could never tell him about Eric.
Concentrating on Hank was useless. He wanted no part of her. And those kisses were so lethal she needed to stay away from him. Far away. Hank Silver could break her heart! If he hadn't already! I'm destined to be alone for the rest of my life!
With a sigh of longing she never thought she'd feel, she resigned herself to the fact that she and Hank were not meant for each other. He was a hired hand and she needed to keep away from him. Her mind told her this ; her heart screamed the pain of it.
***
Julie was due home today and Letty needed to make the day as wonderful as she could. Kellie was excited about having her parents together at last, and being a real family. Letty wanted to make this a day they would all remember. So she enlisted her sisters' help in planning a "welcome home party".
Wendy and Sandy agreed about the party and they all pitched in and helped. The entire morning the kitchen was abuzz with preparations. Kellie bounced around the kitchen doing one thing or another for her aunts.
By two that afternoon, Julie and Cade had arrived home and as Kellie led them into the house, everyone jumped up and shouted at them throwing graffiti in the air.
Julie looked so lovely, marriage agreed with her. Happiness radiated from her. Letty watched from the other side of the living room as they sat down to share their honeymoon with everyone. Cade sat beside her, smiling at all the pictures they shared.
Letty couldn't help but notice how flushed Julie looked, lovely and very much in love. She envied her.
A tear rolled down Letty's cheek as their joy filled her too. Maybe someday she'd have that joy too, but today it didn't feel like
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