Burning Eden by Kelly Fisher Page B

to know how much longer I have to wait,” he said, his eyes so full of pleading that it made my heart hurt.
    “Soon, I promise , as soon as we can. We have to be careful though. Could you imagine what would happen if that would have been Cain at the door? He would have killed us both.”
    “I know but being with you, seeing you, touching you, and showing you how much I love you is worth the risk. Please say you’ll meet me tonight after everyone is sleeping.”
    “Um, I don’t know if that”- he quickly cut me off again by placing his hands on the sides of my face and looking so deep in my eyes I thought I might drowned in the depth there.
    “Please, Eden. I need you, just say you’ll meet me.” I was hypnotized with this man so how could I say no. I couldn’t lie to myself I wanted him too.
    “Yes, ok,” I said and he smiled so brightly that it melted my heart completely. He quickly kissed me on the lips.
    “Thank you. Thank you so much my beautiful Eden.”
    I sighed deeply as I knew we were about to say goodbye and have to go back to wearing our masks of being “just friends.” I hoped we would still be able to pull it off. I kissed him again before I let him go. The minute I did I felt empty inside and instantly wanted to reach back out to touch him again but I knew that would be a bad idea. If I did we would be back on that bed in a matter of minutes and people were already waiting on me for lunch.
    “Meet me in the loft of the barn a little after two; everyone should be asleep by then, except whoever has watch. Watch tends to stay up on the porch so go out the back door and stay close to the fence so they can’t see you.”
    “Ok gotcha, barn loft, a little after two, go out the back door and stay close to the fence, will do ,” he beamed.
    “And for God’s sake be careful. Those things are still out there, you know?”
    “I will be, I promise. I love you, Eden,” he said gazing deep into my eyes and I knew he meant what he said.
    “I love you too,” I said softly. “Now go before they start looking for you.”
    He quickly made his way to the RV door as he unlocked it he smirked at me and said “see ya soon.”
     
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    “Lunch was delicious, Peggy. Thank you and the kids so much. Can I help you with the dishes?” Jesse asked then quickly stole a glance and a fast wink at me, making me blush.
    “Oh, you are very welcome young man. Why don’t you go see if Dave and Cain could use some help out in the barn? I’m pretty sure we can handle the dishes,” Aunt Peggy answered sweetly. I helped her gather up the rest of the dishes from lunch. Jesse passed by me slightly rubbing against me on his way to the front door. I found it hard to breathe.
    “Excuse me,” he said softly in my ear. I instantly felt chills run up and down my spine which quickly subsided when Cain walked back into the room.
    “The kids are going on their rounds,” Cain said.
    “All right, thanks for letting me know.”
    “Um…Cain…would you mind if I…uh…helped you and Dave out in the barn?” Jesse asked a bit timidly and I hoped Cain would give him a chance. I continued to put away our leftovers from lunch acting as if I wasn’t listening to their conversation.
    “I think Dave and I just about have it covered,” Cain lied. I knew the farm wasn’t that big but Uncle Dave always had at least three or four extra men hired to help him out here. Just then I heard my Uncle’s big booming laugh as he walked in and grabbed one of Cain’s shoulders.
                  “Always kidding around huh, Cain? Of course you can come help out Jesse, we need all the help we can get and hell the more the merrier I always say.”
    “Well I wish you fellas would go on about your business and get out of our way,” my Aunt interrupted.
    “We’re going, we’re going,” my Uncle said holding up his hands to her in surrender. Cain stopped briefly and kissed me on my cheek before making his way to the front door,