Keep in mind Heart and Soul is a WIP.
This is in Maverick’s POV.
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Maverick glanced up from behind the bar when Rowan arrived for work, a bit flustered and her hair somewhat mussed.
Katie strode over to her with a grin plastered to her face. “Lordy girl, what have you been doing?” He’d been wondering the same thing. Katie’s hand went for the hair ornament in Rowan’s hair and plucked it out. It appeared to be foliage of some sort.
“Oh that,” Rowan said and grabbed it out of Katie’s hand. “I went for a stroll. I must have picked this up then.” Her face flushed a brighter pink.
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Katie chuckled. “Where did you go hiking?”
There were plenty of trails, providing great views from the downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean, others adjacent to the Angels National Forest, but Rowan’s feet were adorned with pretty sandals. Not exactly footwear for the hiking trails.
“Um… I’m little embarrassed to say I took a wrong turn and ended up on a trail toward Lake Moor.”
Maverick stood up taller. “Lake Moor Water Park?”
She shrugged. “I guess so.”
“That’s been closed for ages. Heck, since the late 80s I believe.”
“I didn’t go too far. I thought I saw… something in the road and swerved. Ended up in a ditch. I must’ve snagged this souvenir when I stepped outside the car to inspect the damage.” She lifted her hand holding the greenery Katie had plucked from her strands a moment before.” Thank God, everything appeared to be okay.”
She was telling the truth, but the way she was biting on her lower lip made him think she was keeping something back. She headed over the bar and placed her purse in one of the secure cubbies he had for the employees. “So what was in the road?” he asked.
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About Heart and Soul…
80s rock star, Haley Rose went missing without a trace on October 31 1988 and was eventually presumed dead. Three decades later, a thirty-year old woman, Rowan Beckett recalls things only Haley Rose would know and she can belt out songs in the same fashion as the missing 80s star. However, Rowan couldn’t be the missing rock star since the woman would now be in her fifties. Could Haley Rose have came back reincarnated as Rowan Beckett?
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Methinks she has something more to say. Great snippet, Karen.
Siobhan,
She does but she may not want to share it yet. 🙂
She’s got something going and I do believe everyone will discover what it is.
Charmaine,
In time…
I’m curious to know what she found out while there. Intriguing!
Jessica,
She’s not at all sure herself. 🙂
I hope she keeps her secret awhile longer!
Ed,
You have your wish. 🙂
I’m also curious about just what she found in the road.
Carrie-Anne,
She isn’t so sure what she saw.
It’s not normal for her to be flustered and untidy. Also interesting that Maverick knew of the place.
Aurora,
It is curious.
I wonder what explanation she’s going to come up with? The truth is going to be a bit hard to swallow 🙂
Ian,
lol- so very true. How do explain you ran over a ghost? Or did she just imagine the whole thing?
Excellent question. I wonder what she’ll say? Does she even know?
Ah yes, that IS the question, for sure. Highly intriguing. I like the way she spun the story and the facts – very smooth on her part. Loved the snippet/excerpt!
Veronica,
I’m so glad you enjoyed the snippet.
Interesting how she tells what happened. What is she hiding? With WeWriWa, I always want to read more. The snippets are too short for me, so I was happy to read the rest of this scene. Now I need to go back to last week’s snippet (sorry to have missed it) and see what happened after she went into the ditch.
Diane,
If you read last week’s snippet, you’ll know why she isn’t telling. 🙂
Are we starting to get to the meat of the story? 🙂 I wonder how she’ll stumble through this answer. 🙂 Excellent snippet!
Teresa,
I’m glad you enjoyed the snippet.
It will be interesting to find out what she’s hiding.
Elaine,
So glad you’re intrigued.
Why wouldn’t he ask whether she’s okay? And, yes, I agree, i’m also intrigued to find out what she’s not telling.
I guess he can see for himself she’s all right. 🙂 He is checking her out from head to toe. lol
Yes, just what was that on the road? Will she tell the truth? Does she know the truth?
The $64 Question. Or rather what did she think she saw? Nice tease, Karen. Love the way this is building up (and getting the extra sentences!).
Yes indeed, what was in the middle of the road? And what is she holding back from him? Good snippet.