Welcome to this week’s Tuesday Tales, the weekly blog where a select group of authors share their work in progress with you, writing either to a word or picture prompt. This week our word is PAINT and our scenes are limited to 400 words.I’m continuing with my holiday romance, Forever in my Heart. Enjoy!
It certainly explained Luke’s preoccupation with what he’d done and his final request.
“Sadly, the heart wants what it wants. They did try to stay away from one another. Cassie went back to Banff, and Luke poured himself into the resort. Cassie sent several letters to her sister, as did I. She didn’t answer, and about a month later they were returned , stamped undeliverable. I sent a certified letter to her through the lawyer who’d handled her mother’s estate, informing her of her inheritance. She replied through the Vancouver lawyer that she wasn’t interested in anything the Knowles family offered her. Cassie tried again, called the lawyer and asked for her sister’s information, but the firm claimed they were under strict instructions not to release it. That was six years ago. They’ve had no contact since. I realize this doesn’t paint Luke and Cassie in a good light, but they did try to reach her. Cassie refused to believe she wouldn’t eventually come around, maybe fall in love and get married, finally understanding what had motivated them. Her share of Tilda’s estate is still in the bank in the account Cassie had me open for her.”
Mike ran his hand through his hair. “Okay. I don’t understand how such a mess could’ve happened, but if you say so, I believe you. So, where do I find her? She might’ve been pissed at them both but she needs to know what happened.”
He sighed heavily. “I contacted the legal firm in Vancouver and explained the situation. Reluctantly, they gave me a contact number. I called earlier this morning, but she hasn’t returned my call. I’ll keep calling until I get her.” He shook his head. “I tried to talk them out of this, but Cassie was adamant, and Luke would’ve given her the world. This is why I think everyone should have a clear and open discussion with those they’re entrusting with their children.”
Mike frowned. “What’s there to talk about? As their legal guardian, I’ll do everything I can for the girls.”
“That’s just it, Mike. You aren’t their legal guardian.”
Mike doubled over as if he’d been sucker punched. After catching his breath, he jumped out of the chair. He couldn’t lose the girls. They were all the family he had left.
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Living the Dream 
Aww, it’s so sad for him right now. He has lost everyone. I hope the two of them fall madly in love and look after the children.
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