Page 18 of A Heart to Find
“What? Why? Can we sit on that bench for a minute? I’m getting a cramp.”
Brushing the thin layer of snow off the stone bench, Keira decided she might as well tell Megan the truth. Now that she was fully invested in her own match, Keira’s story wouldn’t likely scare her off.
Megan fished through her coat pocket and retrieved two snack-sized candy bars. “Here. Take one of these and spill all the deets.”
“There’s not much to tell, really. Jared and I went to high school together.”
“What? That’s crazy! How did that happen?”
“At first I thought it was a well-orchestrated joke, but apparently it was random. Fate? Something. I don’t know.”
“Did you have a crush on him in high school or something?”
The heat in Keira’s face intensified. “You could say that.”
“I don’t want to interrupt you, but there’s the cutest red bird sitting on a branch right behind you.” Megan whispered so as not to frighten the bird.
Keira’s heart thudded. Scared to turn around and frighten the bird away, she wondered if this was a sign from her grandmother.
“Megan, do you believe in signs? Like, from beyond?”
“Oh yes I do! And I’m telling you—that bird just appeared out of nowhere as soon as you started talking about your match.”
“He’s not my match.”
Megan gave a stern look.
“Okay, technically he’s my match. But only temporarily.”
“Aaaaaaand…there goes the bird.”
“It flew away?”
“Yup. You’re in denial, my friend.”
“I’m in denial for a very good reason. My match is out there. I know he is. This is a temporary roadblock. Hannah Willows promised me I could have a redo.”
“She thinks it was a mistake?”
“Of course. Isn’t it obvious?”
Megan popped the rest of her candy bar in her mouth. “Sorry, I can’t say anything.”
Keira laughed and ate her piece of chocolate therapy.
“Where are you guys having dinner tonight?” Megan asked as they stood to head back to the hotel.
“I’m planning to order in some room service tonight. Catch up on Hallmark movies.”
“While that sounds like a lovely way to spend an evening, don’t you sort of think that defeats the purpose of being here?”
“Let’s go back to talking about your new soul mate.”
Megan laughed and playfully bounced against Keira’s side. “I just want you to be as annoyingly happy as me.”
“I will be. After this two weeks is over.”
“I need to hear more about your history with this dude.”
