Chapter 12- 'Yes or No'
Later that evening, most of the people left the festival. The festival was coming to an end. All the guys and workers were starting to break down everything. Folding the tables, and gathering all the items in the stand. "Everything is all sold out," Betty said. "Even your pies?" Susan asked. "Yep, we did a great job, everyone," Betty said. Susan and Betty are helping with cleaning and closing the festival. Mary and Patricia, and Shirley, were helping too. Fred, and James, and Pattie were about to leave. "Thanks, Betty and it was a pleasure meeting you." "By the way, my apple cakes sold really well," Pattie said. Betty hugged Pattie. "That is great and my apple pies sold out too." "Darling, let's meet soon for those cocktails and discuss our business plan," Betty said. "I'll call you," Pattie said. Susan hugged Fred and James. "I'm so glad that you both had a blast and I truly enjoyed your mom." "I think your mom and my mom are going to open up their bakery," Susan said.
"Oh my!!!" "That will be a blast," James said. "Yes, They will get lots of business for sure." "Everything sold out today." "So that's for sure a sign of great things to come in their bakery business," Fred said. "Thanks, Fred and James for your help." "Pattie, it was such a pleasure and I loved the apple cake." "Thanks for your help," Susan said.
Susan hugs Pattie. "No problem, So nice to meet you, dear," Pattie said. Patti and Fred, and James walked to the car. They all waved at Susan. "Bye now, be safe," Susan said as she waved. Susan turned back around, finishing collecting the items from the bakery stand. Loading up her truck with dishes that were used for example, for people to try. Some of the guys were breaking down the festival. Mary and Shirley, Patricia, and others were still there helping to close. A few people were in the park. Some are leaving the festival. The music is turned off now. Susan’s back is turned towards her truck. Behind her, the full moon appeared in the nightly sky.
Rob stood from afar distance, behind Susan, looking at her. Before Susan could turn around, Rob was gone. Susan turned around to see the full moon. Susan then looked at her watch, It was now 11:50 pm. Susan's heart started beating fast. She knew in ten minutes that her life would change. "Mom, I was thinking about Rob all day today."
"I'm scared, like really scared," Susan said. She's looking confused. "Baby just follows your heart," Betty said. Susan looked at the nightly sky. "My dear, just don’t overthink it." "Just live in every moment." "Follow your heart." "Don't let love get away," Betty said. Susan looked down at her watch. The time is 11:53 pm. "Mom, I have to go." Betty looked at Susan. "I know my dear," Betty said. Susan looked confused. "What?" Susan said. "I'm so happy that you're making the right choice." "Go get your night and shining armor." Susan ran fast from Black Creek, up the street to the Bridge. Susan took off her shoes on the way to the bridge, running with her shoes in her hand. Her white dress at the bottom was flowing in the breeze, so gracefully as she ran.
One shoe fell out of her hand but she didn't care, she wanted to get there in time. Susan looked down at the beautiful glittery river, from the Mississippi-tall bridge. The full moon was so bright, sitting in the nightly sky above the River. The bright stars surrounded the sky and the moon.
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