Sunset Assignment In San Piccolo

PROMPT:
You are a Sheriff in a small town in the Wild West in the 1800's and also the Mayor's right hand. While they are preparing the Valentine's Day Dance in the Saloon, you have been tasked with bringing the new teacher from the distant train station to your town. The bad thing is that you have known the teacher from your childhood as you had a romantic relationship together.

Short romance story for @WattpadWesterns prompt February 2022. All names, towns and events are fictitious.
2,438 words

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