"No matter what , do not leave that dock without Gideon's response."
When Mariah Kent told her effecient secetary, Emma O'Rourke to deliver a package to her grandson Gideon, even she did not think that Emma would take her words literally.
When Emma goes to deliver the pakaage, to the docks, where Gideon was temporarily docked. it was raining and when she saw him working on his boat, in that rain, she knew she had finally met someone with whom she was in danger of losing her heart. She was wary of love since she had seen her mother falling in love with men who ultimately left her. She did not want to end up like her mom and so did her very best not to become a victim in love.
Gideon on the other hand had a past for which he was ashamed. Ashamed enough to stay away from his home and relatives. He had only returned at Mariah's insistence. She was the only one in the family who loved him despite his past.
What he did not like was when the loving shrew of his grandma had send a beautiful girl next door type to pursuade him to return. Against his better judgement, he had to invite her inside his boat. He was amused at the way Emma carried her sense of loyalty too far and Emma on the other hand was shocked that he had the audicity to defy Mariah Kent's wishes.
Their mutual love and respect for Mariah drew them closer. Gideon did not understand why he wanted Emma to see all the things which he felt she deserved. He wanted to show her so many places which she could not imagine also. Whether it was New York or Saint Martin - he wanted to give her the best of everything.
At this point of time Mariah had a mild heart attack. This incidence shook him that only one person could give him comfort. He found comfort in Emma's sweet love making and they soon discovered how well they complimented each other.
All would have been well if Gideon was not afraid to make a commitment. Emma on the other hand was afraid to be made a fool of. She did not want Gideon to feel compelled to marry her. So she does what she thinks would be best for them - she leaves him.
Would Gideon understand her needs and find her?
Barbara Wallace has created two very sensitive characters in which both are hurt by their family's history. They both try to sheild themselves from getting hurt. But love finds a way to reach their heart. Though Emma was projected as a timid girl but she does have her headstrong moments. The contradictions in her character keeps me guessing how Gideon will react to actions.
He followed her as far as the sidewalk, in time to see her jump into her car and peel off.
What the hell? Confusion swirled in his muzzy brain. It didn’t make sense. They had a good time together.Will he be able to get her back? Will she believe in the love they have? Well Dahlings.. that is for you guys to find out.
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