Impulse: Book
Two
ITS JUST
THE BEGINNING
By Mezzo
This
is Book Two in my series called Impulse.
If you havent read Book
One: AFTER ALL IS SAID, you might want to start
there.
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INSTALLMENT
ONE)
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© 2002 by Mezzo All Rights Reserved
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The
rest of the evening was spent enjoying family, friends, and words of support. All and all, everyone was happy that Brett and Tori were dating. Gordon
and Janice gave Tori and Brett their blessing and, as
expected, Gordon just beamed with joy at finally being able to welcome Tori into his family. Diane
and Paul gave Brett a warm welcome as well and made Tori and
Brett promise that they would come over for dinner soon.
The only one left was Toris father, Richard.
Leaving
Tori to talk with her brothers and sisters, Brett went outside
to get some air. Hearing footsteps, she turned
to find Toris father making his way toward her.
Hi Uncle Richard.
She turned and gave him a kiss on the cheek and a hug.
Mmm
it sure is beautiful out here tonight. He returned the hug and took in a deep cleansing
breath of crisp cool air. He let go and placed his hands on top of the cement railing that
surrounded the veranda.
Yes
it is. I love nights like this. The sky is so clear and the air feels so clean. Its been a great winter. Brett loved Toris Dad. He had an ease about him that made everyone feel
comfortable.
Yes
it has. So Ive heard the latest book is
going well. Richard loved Brett. When she was younger her
and Tori would sneak into his office and they would sit on his
lap while he tried to work. Her green eyes
would always look at him with such curiosity. Hed
always end up playing on the floor with them, leaving his work behind so he could enjoy
their exuberance while they played.
Yeah
it is. Im going to have to go on a book
tour in March during spring break. Im
glad that people like them as much as they do. I
get e-mails from people all over the world telling me how my writing has affected them. Its very satisfying. Brett just beamed when she talked about her work.
Im
sure it is. We dont get to see each other too often do we? I dont know where the years go. I remember watching you and Tori
run around, chasing each other over every inch of this place. Ill never forget the day your parents
brought you home. Tori was so enthralled with you. You were both so adorable. We all watched as you and Tori
seemed to have this connection even then. Some
things you just cant question. They just are.
Richard glanced up as a plane passed overhead.
Uncle
Richard? Do you believe in fate? Brett turned to look at Richards profile. He was a very good-looking man and so were his
children. They couldnt possibly have
come out any other way. Dominique Hull was
stunning and Richard Hull was equally as handsome. Some
men just got better with age. He was
definitely one of them.
I
never used to. Until the day I saw you and Tori together. It
was like the both of you had already known each other. Like you had known each other
before and were meeting again in a different time. I
had never seen anything like it. Richard turned so he could look at Brett. I know that you and Tori
have been through a lot these past few years. It
cant have been easy for either of you. You
never know what the future may hold. What fate
has in store for you. All
I know is if you live each day to the fullest, youll never have to question fate. Youll never have to face regret. Youll
never have to wish for more. Because you will
be able to look back and know that you lived well no matter what fate threw your
way. Brett looked up at Toris Dad
and saw in his eyes the understanding that she had seen in Toris eyes so many times
before. Leaning over, she gave him another
heart felt embrace.
Thank
you, Uncle Richard
Ive never had life explained to me quite like that. Tori
is so much like you and shes so very lucky to have you as a father. I really love her a lot
Uncle Richard. Whatever fate has in store for
us, I promise to live each day to the fullest for however long fate gives us. Brett was no sooner finished her sentence,
when they heard someone clear their throat behind them.
Turning
their heads, the two found Tori standing there with a smug
look on her face and her arms crossed. Brett
and Richard were still locked in an embrace.
Well
now
.. is this something I have to worry
about? Tori
loved that her Dad loved Brett as much as she did. It
was very important to her that her family approved of her choice in partners.
What
do you think, Brett? Does
Tori have anything to worry about? Richard looked down
at Brett and waited for her reply.
Oh yeah. Definitely. How could a girl resist a gorgeous, debonair,
sophisticated, intelligent, warm, funny, not to mention
rich
Brett intended on pulling out every adjective in the book.
Alright
I get the picture. I dont care if you
are my father. You cant have her. Shes mine. Tori took a defiant
stance.
Im
sorry Uncle Richard. Im a sucker for the dark brooding type. Brett went to Tori and
willingly fell into Toris possessive arms.
Women. He exclaimed shaking his
head. Only another woman could understand them.
He went over to his daughter, kissed her on the forehead, and did the same to
Brett. Seeing you together makes me very
happy. Take care of my little girl Brett.
Shes a handful at times, but shes worth every bit of the effort. Tori rolled her eyes
and they both watched as Richard went to go back inside. Before
he went in he yelled one last time, You should come in soon before it gets too cold. Not that youd notice with the heat that you
two give off. With that, he waved,
opened one of the French doors, and went inside.
TO BE CONTINUED. Installment Fifteen
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