The Paradise Guest House
“Jamie says. “Please.”Gabe has not yet turned away, but she knows, somehow, that she will lose him. After one long year and so many miles, she can’t let that happen. She, too, has an urge to flee—seeing him brings a surge of emotion that feels too big to contain. His green eyes recognize her immediately, and she’s scared of what will happen if she matches his gaze.Did I invent the story of that week? Jamie thinks. How much of love is invention?“Give me a chance,” she says. “Let me explain why I ...left.”Gabe lowers his eyes. “I know why you left,” he says softly.A motorbike drives toward them and then stops. As soon as Jamie looks up, the young man on the bike says, “Transport?” She shakes her head. She wants the rest of the world to go away. Except for Gabe. She needs him with a ferocity that astounds her.“Can we take a walk?” she asks. Give me time, she wants to beg. Let me look at you awhile longer. I need to know you again.“Jamie,” Gabe says, his tone already telling her no.MoreLess
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