Della
Dillon noticed on Evie’s calendar that she had scheduled a lunch meeting with Della. Beside of it she had put a badge with a question mark. He smiled all over himself as he played with the idea of how he was gonna answer her. Then it hit him; a bell. He’d be there with bells on. His calendar was simple, work. With a shaky finger he put on his; the emoji of a bell, lunch – Della’s. A yellow box appeared under his schedule containing 💕. He didn’t know how to take that. Perhaps someday he’d ask. But at the moment, he was going to enjoy her two hearts.
Della wasn’t very busy, yet. 11 o’clock was a little early for most folks. Evie was already sitting at a table with Della, her dad, and another woman. Dillon sat down in the empty chair beside her, removing his hat. He recognized the other woman but couldn’t have told anyone anything about her.
Evie smiled at him and as soon as his butt hit the chair, she and Della launched into planning mode. With the summer almost over, the 3 big dates that no one had taken were Thanksgiving and Christmas at Coal Town and one random date in October.
Della spoke, “I know the sheriff’s department always covers Christmas. I’m just puttin’ it out there.”
“That one is important to me. We would appreciate any help we can get. But I’d like my department to keep that one.” Dillon answered.
“Then help I will give.” Evie smiled. “What’s this date in October?”
“That one is us.” This lady had a thick accent. She spoke slowly and enunciated carefully.
Della introduced Irana Povol; director of the domestic violence shelter.
Suddenly Dillon knew why she looked familiar.
“So why does no one want October and November?”
“No one wants October because domestic violence is not popular.” Povol answered. “It is not pretty. You cannot put it in a box or wrap it with a bow.”
“Okay,” Evie smiled. “I’ll take October and November and co-sponsor December.”
Dillon was worried about Evie and domestic violence. He shot her dad a glance; who seemed to understand his silent concern.
Della giggled as she got up from the table. Almost dancing over to a huge wall calendar.
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This excerpt captures a moment filled with interpersonal dynamics and emotional undertones, reflecting the characters’ relationships and their involvement in community events. Dillon’s playful approach to scheduling with the bell emoji hints at his affection for Della, while Evie’s eagerness to take on significant dates showcases her commitment to the cause.
Della’s lightheartedness contrasts sharply with Irana Povol’s somber message about domestic violence, illustrating the complex nature of their discussion. It’s interesting to see how the characters navigate the balance between their personal lives and their responsibilities toward the community.
As the story unfolds, it would be compelling to explore how these plans impact each character personally, particularly Evie’s willingness to engage with such a serious topic. I look forward to seeing how these relationships develop as the narrative progresses. Nice…
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Thank you so much for reading💕 I’m glad you are enjoying the story. Keeping reading to see how it plays out. 😉 I post a piece of the story every other day.
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