Page 21 of All In Good Time

“Aye. I understand.” Aisla smiled again and Sara relaxed.

“Good.”

They laughed and continued talking until Sara’s cloak was dry and the weather had calmed down.

“I’d better go. Helene will be worried about me. I don’t think she realized I went for a walk.”

“I’m so happy ye knocked on me door. I hope ye’ll come back to see me.” There was a sincerity in Aisla’s words and Sara knew she’d be back to visit again.

“I’d love to. I don’t know how long I’ll be here, but it was fun getting to know you.”

“I’m always here should ye need to stop or if ye’d like to share some tea.” Aisla handed Sara a cloth pouch filled with her special blend. “For ye.”

“Oh, thank you, Aisla.” Sara hugged her new friend, then put on her cloak and headed out the door. “Point me in the right direction please.”

“Stay on this road and walk straight past Breaghacraig. Dinnae wander into the woods again and ye’ll find it easily enough.”

Sara chuckled at that last comment. “I’ll definitely watch where I’m going this time.”

The door closed behind her and Sara headed back to Helene’s, knowing she’d made another friend here in this time.