Chapter 17: SHAWNEY FELT SAFE
Torren held her shoulder, considering her eyes for a minute. The peach blossom eyes were dazzling and it looked so beautiful, lost in it for a moment as the thought crossed his mind.
'That she considers him to be her valentine. Me, she wants me to be her Valentine.'
Saying to her, "Shawney that restaurant is very expensive and is booked up for occasions such as these."
Expecting her to back off but instead, she snuggled up to him and answered with vigour, "I know, that's why when I came Tuesday, it was the first thing I did."
Bewilderment struck his heart, knowing from previous occasions she couldn't get a reservation at such notice, "Have you been to San Francisco before Shawney?"
"No, it's my first time but you know me, always talking and laughing, so I asked a few friends to make suggestions, and when I went to the Palace, I was successful."
Hearing him laugh which sounds wonderful. Feeling like dancing with him, Shawney held his hand and placed it on her waist. And she held the other as she rested her other on his shoulder.
Torren was baffled and asked, "What are you doing Shawney?"
Hearing her humming, "It love, it's love, it's love that makes the world go round.." As she turned with him they were dancing and laughing.
Enjoy being with her, as the many questions flood his mind without thinking twice he asks.
"Miss Wayman, explain to me, how were you expecting to get a partner to dine with you?"
Torren thought, 'If it's her first time here in San Francisco, where did she get friends from? Today trustworthy friends are not easy to come by, or did they try to set her up knowing that's one of the most high-end restaurants?'
Shawney didn't want to spoil the peaceful moment, so she continued to dance. When she responded, "I knew your Dad would be home soon, so I trusted my instinct when I made the reservation."
Noticing how her eyes were sparkling, 'She has such confidence in herself. So why am I not like that?'
Smiling with her as she strokes my face, "Why did you invite me if you had Dad in mind?"
With a broad smile revealing her pearly white, Shawney strokes his face, "You look as though you needed a night out, but never mind. I accomplished my goal. I wanted to see what San Francisco looks like, with all the lights on and what better night I could have chosen? I could feel love in the air, knowing it would be perfect."
Unable to control the slight rage that was growing gradually, he wanted to know, "You are very persistent and determined to dine out, what is the main reason Shawney?"
Shawney is never one to miss an opportunity when it arises, especially when it to learning or seeing something new.
Having no idea when she will be leaving San Francisco, Shawney plans to enjoy and appreciate the present moment. "Why shouldn't I, I don't stay any place for long, so I might as well enjoy the few days I am here."
Holding her closer to him, "Shawney what are you saying, I thought you said you would work for me? So why are you talking about leaving when you now come?"
Avoiding his eyes, "I will stay a few days until you are better. After that who knows what my Father's plans are?"
Anxious to know why would she be in a hurry to leave, she only come a few days ago, "What do you mean by that Shawney? Don't you have a family or a home to return to, when the sun sets, and tell me is your Father in San Francisco?"
Shawney felt loneliness fill her heart, smiling to cover the unpleasant feeling but when she thinks about the goodness of God, she perks up,
"Oh Torren, my Father always has a place prepared for me. He knows what tomorrow holds, and when the night comes for I to rest. He ensures that I am well taken care of, all might not be luxurious like this huge mansion, but it does not matter to me. As long as I am safe, I am happy and that is enough to give God thanks?"
Torren silently listened to her words, he even glimpsed a slight discomfort, but that disappeared in a split second. Wanting to know which father would inflict such pain in their daughter's heart, "Who is your father Shawney, and doesn't he care about you?"
Shawney gently strokes his face seeing he was ready to ensure her happiness.
At that moment Shawney recalled all the young men her dad had brought to their home to join an alliance with the family even on the road the last three years. None can look beyond the natural envy and greedy desires and care for a person's feelings. There was none that was ready to fight for her. I have given up thinking of expecting to be alone, but seeing Torren's concern brings a special joy to my heart.
Most of them had rejected me because I wasn't ready to give up my inheritance, while others thought I was too poor to join their family statue. God what a set of sneeze balls.
Shawney blinked as she gazed at Torren, when he gently asked, "Please tell me where to find your father Shawney, and I will ask for his permission for you to stay if that will make you happy, What do you say?"
Shawney felt a sense of safety and comfort from those words, her eyes contracted as the tears blurred her vision. She felt as though her heart melted as her voice hoarsely asked, "Will you do that for me Torren?"
Shawney couldn't help but admire the way he quickly said with excitement in his voice, "Yes, yes, please believe me Shawney, and don't worry about a thing, I will make all the necessary arrangements for you to stay immediately."
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