Yay, Lucy!

Great post, Rosa!

consider away myles

Wow, she did some thinking -- and I hope oh I hope Myles has too!!!

kav

Thanks for feedback


“No, it‘s not” he answered shortly “I felt not one of them was a suitable candidate, I needed someone who can not only sympathise but emphasise as well, who’s been there right at the point of desperation to know how these children really feel, and there’s only one person I know who has those qualities”

“Why don’t you approach that person then?” she asked, thinking for a moment that she had had a wasted journey up here.

“I have” said Myles looking directly at Lucy

After a long pause she cleared her throat and said “It’s me isn’t it?”

“What made you change your mind? You made it clear to me the other week how you felt”

“I’ve been thinking, people have said things to me to make me think”

“What people?”

“Sue, Alice, Jack, Bobby and you” she told him whispering the last word.

“What do you think?” he asked needing to know exactly where she stood, where he stood with her.

“I think I made a mistake. I thought that all I ever wanted was my independence, a chance to be free. An opportunity to be me. To find people who cared for me and valued me for who I am and not be prejudiced for the colour of my skin. I found that here in this small town. The only person I have met that I don’t particularly care for is Jessica and she doesn’t actually live around here, so it’s no big deal. I have respect, I have a job, an income, a home and I thought that was enough”

“And now?” he prompted too unsure to actually ask her to stay, needing her to say the words to him and knowing that she needed to voice the words so that it became real for her too.

Lucy sighed heavily before replying “Now? Now I know that there is more to life than that. When I first saw Faith she reminded me so much of myself, except when I was her age I had more family than I do now and more than she probably ever had or knew. I wanted to help her but I didn’t want the responsibility of her, I wanted to pass her on to whoever would take her. Jack and Sue said some things that made me think. I thought long and hard and I know that there are several women here tonight who would probably jump at the chance to run the telegraph office. I learnt something Myles when I took stock of my life and thought things through and I learnt….I realised that the real gift of freedom, of independence, is giving it to others too. I want to help you with this venture you have undertaken, and I’m sorry that I didn’t see it weeks ago”

“Apology accepted you know it took me a long time to see and to learn where I should be too”

I believe a partnership has begun!!!

Joy

myles and luce and a farm full of children, and then some of their own soon

cath

oh i do agree.......excellent

That was amazing lucy, you did good

love this rosa

A wonderful post, Rosa! I especially loved this

same here!

Sighing with complete satisfaction over here. Love the way that both Myles and Lucy had to come from opposite points to meet on the same ground.

kav

Thanks, a quick update before I have to go out, working again

The next morning Myles and Lucy collected Faith from the Hudson’s farm with the promise that she could have a home with them. On arrival Myles showed her a room which was to be hers. It was small with a bed, a cabinet and a peg or two for clothes not that she had anything bar what she was wearing and Myles knew that the clothes she wore had come from Sue and Jack‘s kind generosity. Myles wondered if he would ever truly be like them, he had at first refused this little girl but they had taken her in, with a home already overflowing with children of their own.

Faith was made up with the fact that she’d had her own room and her own bed, she had never in her entire life slept in a bed all by herself, this was going to be grand. She knew she would have to work. Danny had told them as they had walked back to Abby’s house that he and the other boys spent the morning doing chores on the farm and the afternoon’s learning to read and write and things, it was exciting but daunting at the same time, but she felt like it could be the place she would want to call home.

I'm so glad this is working out!!!

Joy

baby steps, you are doin' just fine

love the excitement and joy faith is feeling

cath

Thanks. I hope this isn't too abrupt for you but this is it.

It was Christmas and this year instead of having everyone go to the Hudson’s, Myles had arranged that everyone come to him instead. Two months had passed since Lucy had moved up to the farm, with Alice of course. The position in the telegraph office was soon taken which set Lucy’s heart at rest in that department. Myles and Lucy had got to know each other well, spending evenings talking by the fire, almost always with Alice in attendance.

Lucy walked from the kitchen to the parlour, Myles was standing in the doorway watching the scene before him, he had to admit the room seemed full of children, mostly belonging to Jack and Sue, who had announced that come the summer there would be another addition to their already large family and no one had been surprised, but everyone had been happy. He turned to the woman standing by his side, he didn’t want to rush anything, but having here, working side by side with him was a start. The children had all seemed to flourish with a woman’s touch somehow and their numbers had increased from three to six, now having four boys and two girls aged between five to fourteen years. He knew Lucy brought qualities that he hadn’t been able to give them by himself. He turned, caught her eye and smiled at her.

“You do realise” said Bobby shattering the moment

“What?” asked Myles looking blankly at him

“You two are standing right under the mistletoe, tradition has it, you should kiss” he went on to clarify in case traditions were different in Boston

Myles cleared his throat embarrassed as the guests all looked at the pair expectantly. He swallowed hard and smiled awkwardly at Lucy. His hand cupped her chin and he placed the lightest of kisses upon her lips. Pulling apart they were oblivious to the cheer that went up in their honour, all they knew was, that this was the 'something special' that they had both been searching for, for a very long time, and deeper than each had ever known in their lives before. Myles reached for Lucy’s hand and squeezed it and she squeezed it back as if to seal the commitment of the budding romantic relationship that had just begun, knowing in their hearts that it would last a lifetime.

The End

Thanks for all your support and taking the time to read and reply

A really beatuiful and sweet ending, Rosa! I love how you wrote the both of them getting together in the end, having come such a long way. Simply outstanding!

*sigh* just lovely

Oh Rosa -- that was such a satisfying read from beginning to end! Just perfect!

kav

wonderful Rosa! I loved every second of reading it!

wow rosa i loved it, it was really an amazing ride. very moving.

thank you for sharing this story with us

That's all I can say.
Gin

a wonderful story from start to finish

and sue is expecting again



cath

Rosa, this has been absolutely wonderful, wonderful, wonderful from beginning to end!!! I loved every word of it!!!

Thanks again for sharing your amazing talent!!!

Joy

A wonderful ending to an absolutely wonderful story, Rosa! I loved it! Thanks so much for sharing!

A beautiful ending Rosa!!! Thank you for sharing this story with us and for writing it!!

Great story, loved every minute of it.

caught up on some storys I have missed
this was trully wonderful Lin

It took me few days to read it but that story was wonderfull !
You've done a wonderfull job again !

beautiful.
wow jack and sue sure are busy.
glad lucy and myles are there for kids who need loving homes...that jack and sue helped to show lucy and myles the way so they can help the kids find their own way.