Page 25 of All In Good Time
Chapter 7
Determination wasSara’s middle name. And she was determined to get through to Logan and, at the very least, find out what had happened to make him change his mind about her.
“I’m needed at Breaghacraig today, yer welcome to join me, but truth be told, ye’ll be helping me get the hall ready fer tonight’s feast.”
“Feast? Are we invited?” She hoped so. It would be so much fun to attend a real medieval feast.
“Aye. We’re celebrating Lammas Day!” Helene said, gathering her things.
She’d never heard of Lammas Day before. “What’s that all about?”
“The first wheat harvest of the year. Ye’ll see. There’ll be food, drink and dancing. I’m looking forward to it.” Sara could feel Helene’s excitement.
“Oh, that sounds like fun,” she said. “Will Logan be there?”
Helene grimaced. “I imagine he will.”
“Don’t worry about me. I’m fine, but he might not be when I get through with him.” This would be a great opportunity to find out what had happened and why he was pushing her to go home.
“What do ye mean? What are ye planning to do?” Helene appeared worried.
“Don’t worry. I won’t embarrass anyone, but if I get a chance to speak with him alone, I’m going to get to the bottom of this.”
“Are ye sure that’s wise?” Helene’s discomfort with the situation was written all over her face.
She didn’t want Helene to worry about her. She was going to be fine, no matter the outcome. “I have to, Helene. I can’t go back to my time not knowing why he lost interest in me so suddenly.” Sara knew her frustration was showing in her furrowed brow and the sound of her voice.
Helene tipped her head, giving one last quizzical look, before obviously resigning herself to Sara’s plan. “’Tis up to ye. I’ll nae interfere.” She headed for the door. “So, do ye wish to join me today?”
“I think I’ll go visit my new friend Aisla.” Again, Helene’s face became a road map of anxiety. “Don’t you like her?” Sara asked.
“I do. I like her verra much,” Helene replied.
“Then why do I get the feeling that you don’t think it’s a good idea for me to go see her.” Something was up, Sara could sense it.
“I was only hoping ye’d wish to spend the day with me. I’m being selfish, ye ken.”
“I’ll come by after I’m done visiting. I promise.” Helene didn’t look any more comfortable than she had a few minutes before, but that only made Sara more determined to go.
“I’ll see you later, then.” Heading for the door, Helene hesitated momentarily, glancing back over her shoulder at Sara.
“I promise. I won’t be long,” Sara replied, hoping it would put Helene at ease.
* * *
On the wayto Aisla’s house, Sara wondered if she possibly knew anything about Logan. This was a little like a small town. She’d be willing to bet that everyone here knew everyone else and, also, their business. Maybe she’d be able to tell her what had been going on with him the last few months.
Aisla was outside in her garden when Sara approached.
“Hi!” Sara smiled brightly and waved to her.
“Sara! ’Tis good to see ye. I hope yer paying attention today. I dinnae wish ye to get lost again.”
Sara laughed. “I think I learned my lesson yesterday. I wanted to thank you for taking me in out of the rain.”
Aisla wiped the dirt from her hands and picked up her tools and a basket of vegetables. “Come inside. We’ll have some tea. Are ye hungry?”
“Now that you speak of it. Yes, I am.” She’d forgotten all about eating breakfast this morning and Helene had been in such a rush that she hadn’t noticed.