Snow Falls

chapter Twenty-Eight



Jen stood at the window, her cup of coffee long cold. She finally set it down, then brought her gaze back to the window, looking out over the rooftops of her neighbor’s houses to the faint outline of the northern mountains. She couldn’t focus on anything and she’d been staring out the window for most of the day.

Well, she could focus on something, but it was the one thing she didn’t want to think about.

Ryan.

Last night had been incredible. Even the fantasies she had had couldn’t compare. But for the life of her, she couldn’t understand why Ryan had run. Why would she show up without warning and then just run?

Maybe that was all she wanted. Sex. Ryan had told her that before. She took what women offered her—sex—and left nothing in return. Was that all she’d done with Jen? Taken what Jen willingly gave?

No. Ryan wouldn’t do that to her, she was certain. But whatever Ryan was running from she still didn’t trust Jen enough to share it with her. That hurt. She trusted her enough to share her body, to make love, but that was all.

Make love.

Jen looked away from the window, still shocked at what had occurred. She couldn’t even remember their conversation, if there’d been any. All she remembered was taking Ryan into her bedroom, offering herself to Ryan. And it was the most incredible night of her life.

It confirmed that her decision to end things with Brad had been the right one. But did it also indicate her other suspicions were correct? Was she a lesbian? Had Ryan opened up a whole new world for her? And if so, where did she go from here?

Her phone rang, bringing her out of her musings. It would be Cheryl. They’d had a lunch date planned, but Jen hadn’t been in the mood to see anyone. She’d shot her a vague e-mail, canceling. No doubt Cheryl’s curiosity was piqued.

Well, she couldn’t talk to her yet. She let it go to voice mail. Maybe they could get together in a couple of days. Maybe she’d be ready to talk then. She smiled ruefully, picturing Cheryl’s reaction to Jen’s latest revelation.