Chapter Four

Tara could barely focus on her activities around the house while she watched for Maggie’s return. She regretted not getting a phone number from her new friend. She didn’t even know exactly where she lived.  When Maggie asked her to drive her home she insisted they stop the car at the spot where they’d met. She insisted her house was just on the other side of the trees and she could use a ‘good stretch of the legs’. 

Tara watched Maggie disappear into the trees and followed her for a far as she felt comfortable going in unfamiliar surroundings but could see no signs of a house anywhere. She thought of going to town and questioning if anyone could direct her to Maggie’s place, but since Maggie said she liked to keep to herself Tara doubted she’d approve. 

They’d made no specific schedule or plans for their next meeting. She had no recourse but to wait for her new friend to return. 

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