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The Inheritance 5

8/5/2013

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PictureWho's waiting at the end of the dock?
Today's prompt is smooth. See if you can find it in the next section while Melody deals with the man on her dock.
















The man’s lips tipped up in a smile and his familiar slate-colored eyes warmed showing interest, which surprised Melody. Men didn’t normally pay attention to her. Not that she could consider herself an expert on men since most of the ones she dealt with were at least sixty-five. 

Still, the words of her last date haunted her. Words her date never meant for her to overhear. Her now married ex-roommate Linda fixed her up with a friend of her husband’s. The four of them went out to dinner and movie. She and Linda were returning from the restroom when she heard his damning words.

“Melody is bigger than I like my women.”

Her new outfit was a wasted investment. No way she could pretend she wasn’t five nine and curvy.  On dates, she usually wore flats because men obsessed over their own height. The rest of the night was uncomfortable with her pretending she hadn’t heard what he’d said. Fortunately there was no second date. A rich baritone voice brought her back to the present.

“Nice morning, isn’t it? The lake is smooth, making it perfect for an early morning row.” He nodded in the direction of the rowboat.

Melody automatically smiled back. “Yes.” The one word escaped her lips as her mind tried to translate what he meant. Was he going to row Roy’s boat across the lake? Did he invite her? The idea of sharing the close quarters of the boat tempted her. Her breath hitched, testifying to his appeal. If he knew who she really was, he’d probably toss her overboard.

Turning up his smile a notch, he explained, “I was going out for a row and would welcome company.”

The idea tantalized Melody, but she knew better than to climb into the boat with Levi McDaniel.



15 Comments
iris link
8/5/2013 10:53:47 am

Ha! It is him. I hope he's got no bad intentions inviting her to join him in that boat.

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Morgan K Wyatt
8/5/2013 09:10:24 pm

Good Morning Iris,
At the present, all he sees is an attractive, nameless woman, but what type of guy is he really?

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V.L. Locey link
8/5/2013 09:58:00 pm

Hmmm, I`m feeling rather on my guard about the handsome Levi.

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Morgan Wyatt
8/7/2013 04:52:18 am

Melody already decided there was nothing good about the man before he showed up.

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Sarah Cass link
8/6/2013 12:51:51 am

Oh, Levi is charming....but his initial contact was not. I don't blame her for not trusting him...I'm curious where this will go.

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Morgan Wyatt
8/7/2013 04:53:12 am

You are moving through the story about the same rate I am. LOL

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Jillian
8/6/2013 03:01:56 am

I hope this is going to work out well for her!!

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Morgan Wyatt
8/7/2013 04:54:02 am

Me too, Melody deserves some happiness in her life.

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Catherine Greenfeder link
8/6/2013 09:30:06 am

I don't blame her for being guarded. She's had a tough time, but hopefully, things will get better and Levi will turn out to be "Mr. Right".

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Morgan Wyatt
8/7/2013 04:54:50 am

Catherine,
You are such a romantic. Do you write romance per chance?

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Tricia
8/7/2013 02:59:34 am

Hmmm...so the battle begins. I have a feeling things are going to get heated in more ways than one - and old Roy had a plan the whole time. Great excerpt!

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Morgan Wyatt
8/7/2013 04:55:50 am

Hi Tricia,
Maybe old eyes see best.

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Lindsay Downs
8/7/2013 12:50:35 pm

I'm wondering if now that they've met he might change his mind about contesting the will.

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Morgan K Wyatt
8/7/2013 08:50:37 pm

He thinks she's a gold digger who hoodwinked his sick uncle.She thinks he's a jerk for ignoring Roy and not visiting. What do you think? LOL

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Stefan link
8/10/2013 10:06:11 am

Nothing wrong with a tall curvy woman.

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    Morgan K Wyatt

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