We were afraid for her…’ ‘Rosa, I would never hurt Jen.’ ‘I know that Ron. I’m so sorry, Pasquale told us that he did not know a Ronald Fi...tzgibbons, but he believed you were Henry Duval, and that we had nothing to worry about because Henry is a man of honor…Please forgive me, Ronald.’ I took her hands in mine and looked her in the eyes and said, ‘Rosa, please don’t feel bad. I think that it’s wonderful that you think so much of Genevieve. I love you for it.’ ‘We should have listened to. I watched as her face turned from a flirting smile to a look of confusion, or maybe it was disbelief. I smiled at her and turned toward the food bar.I'd just gotten to the food bar when a man and woman I judged to be in there middle fifties, smiled at the couple and said, "what a wonderful surprise seeing you reverend Patterson and your lovely wife Johanna. As they stood making small talk about church I returned with a plate of shrimp and sat down, thinking what the hell's up with the preachers. You and Audra might throw us out when you find out who he is."I chuckled. "Never happen. Anyone that you think enough of to bring to our house will be welcomed. We know you well enough to know you have our best interest at heart."Lenora voice was definitely strained as she answered, "I just hope this guest won't break that trust. I'll see you at noon ... and Joe, thanks."I was definitely puzzled by her remarks. I didn't let it bother me as I went back to reviewing our new estimator's bids for. His long silky hair hung like a curtain, framing his face. A more well defined, sculpted face youll not find this side of Mount Olympus I thought. Again with the wide grin from him. Him&hellip, what WAS his name? I could not recall&hellip,. Something about singing&hellip, Hmm I am almost positive it was Latin in origin&hellip, Something I stumbled over a time or two before I gave up and called him Your Lordship. What was it? It was going to send me to the mad house! Not to worry my pet, tis not.
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