We sat in the back of the dark car and all I could do was think. There were not many words said that evening.
I had rushed back to Norman after Nannie’s funeral because I didn’t want to cancel the plans we had made a while back. We were going with Heather and Colt to view the huge light display in Chickasha, OK and no matter how emotional the day was (and it was), I didn’t want to miss that.
But as we came into Chickasha on some of the back roads, my heart ached in the silence. We came up on an area of the outskirts of town that I recognized. Soon, I realized why. I peered out my window as the lights and wreaths on the windows came into view. It was Nannie’s nursing home, where she had died.
I’m sure I was bad company that evening. It’s difficult to be a very good conversationalist when you’re grieving.
We walked quite a ways apart whenever we were looking at the lights. When we came up to the lighted gazebo area that many couples use as a photo op, he declined and we went on.
A few days later, right before we left for Christmas break, we were talking and making plans for a few things to do whenever he got back in January. Then he said something that took me completely off guard, bringing something into the open that would leave me questioning his intentions and, really, his heart for months to come.
“Liz…I don’t want you to think I’m interested in you…before I actually am.”
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Oh how I enjoy reading your posts….my heart hurts when I can tell yours does and you leave me wanting to read more and more. Thanks for sharing this with us.
You’re welcome. Thanks for reading!
That last bit would have completely scared me off. I would have done a 180* and probably steered clear from him. I’m excited to see what happens next!
If only I’d been that smart when I was 20…
Hello My Luv-ly,
I’m here to share a spot of ‘Tea’ with you from The Lady Bloggers Social Tea Party .
I’ve spent some time perusing your blog and have fallen head-over-heels for it! Luv the authentic glimpses into your world.
And. I must agree with Misti, I would be turned on my heels running for cover…but I’ll wait {patiently} for the sequel.
Thanx for sharing ‘Tea’ with me this afternoon. I’ll see you again.
{S.T.U.F.F.}
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I’ve been to see the lights in Chickasha. It has been awhile but my parents still go every year.
They’re beautiful! I think I’m to the point where I prefer to look at them from the car though. It gets so cold out there!
“Liz…I don’t want you to think I’m interested in you…before I actually am.”
OUCH! I know that hurts….but I am hoping as I continue to read that you were wise and RAN AS FAST AS YOU COULD!