Lockwood Creek Book Two - This can be read as a stand-a-lone.
A Why Choose Story.
Maddy Lockwood was the Perfect Daughter and to save the Lockwood family she agreed to a marriage she did not want, but now she will learn the hard way that no matter...
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~ ~ Maddy ~ ~
A first responder hurtled past the car as I eased off the gas, about to park up. I was meeting Riley Jo and Nana Em in town. My eyes followed the flashing lights until they vanished from sight. I hoped it was nothing serious. Today was supposed to be a happy day for the townsfolk of Lockwood.
Getting out of the car, I popped the keys into my purse. It hit me. This was Cooper's car. I cursed for the umpteenth time the loss of my little car.
Never-mind, I would give it back when I collect my things and leave him a note. I could ask my Nana if Howard, her best friend, would help me—that's if she agreed to let me stay for a few days whilst I found an apartment, oh and loan me some cash until I got myself a job.
But what job? I had zero experience in anything, apart from horses.
One thing at a time. I could worry about those details later.
My phone pinged, and I dipped inside my purse to get it. It was Riley Jo asking where the hell I was. Smiling, it felt good not having to hide or lie about who I was going to meet. With a spring in my step, I felt lighter than I'd done in months...since my wedding day.
I gasped and stopped walking. Lifting my hand, my wedding ring stared back.
Ugh...First order of business. I yanked it off my finger and stomped over to the nearest trash can and hovered. No. He could have it back, with my note and his stupid car. I popped it inside my purse.
Another ping. This was a picture of Riley Jo eating a slice of Miss Marly's famous apple pie.
Not a moment passed when it pinged for a third time. I have a surprise waiting for you, it read.
Shaking my head, smiling, I rounded the corner spotting my sister waiting for me outside Marly's family diner. All the diners had put extra tables and chairs out-front today as Lockwood was expecting to be jam-packed with all the celebrations. She waved and I slowed my steps because that wasn't Nana Em or Conner sat with her. My heart added an extra beat. I'd know that hat and those broad shoulders anywhere... Logan Reilly.
Damn.
There was nothing I could do now. I had to suck it up. Plastering on a smile, I made my way toward them. Riley Jo was up out of her seat, pulling me into a hug. I had to smile as her ever-growing baby bump pressed against my abdomen. "There's something different 'bout you?" she whispered in my ear, pulling back. "You look happier!"
I hadn't told Riley Jo why I'd asked to meet her and Nana Em here. I wanted to talk to them together.
I heard the clearing of a throat and turned my attention to familiar eyes "Hey Logan." I swore that man got more handsome every damn time I saw him.
"I just ran into him. Said he was looking for you, so I told him he could wait with me."
