Wasssssup, my writers and readers? Happy Sunday to you! I’ll be sharing another snippet from Learning to Love today, so prepare yourself for the drama unfolding at Kendal High! 😀
Continuing from where we left off…
Ignoring the vulgarity, Rebecca focused on the matter at hand. “This might be hard for you girls to believe, but I was once your age, too. I’ve experienced my fair share of unexpected breakups, but you know what I’ve learned? No matter how hurt you are or angry…or homicidal, you can never, ever let him know it. Don’t you dare let this guy think he’s worth crying over.”
Jenna glanced away from the mirror at Rebecca, biting down on her quivering lower lip. She reached for a fresh cluster of tissues and blew her nose. Face blotchy and eyes swollen, the young girl finally managed a smile. “He was a terrible kisser, anyway.”
“Atta girl,” Rebecca praised her.
***End of WWW post, but carry on to finish this sequence.***
“I think with a few touch-ups, we can have you back on the dance floor again in no time.” She scanned their immediate surroundings, spotting the girls’ handbags on the floor near the wall. “What do we have to work with here, ladies?”
Both girls sprang into action, grabbing their bags and rifling through the contents. Their combined assortment of cosmetics included a small bottle of liquid foundation, some mascara, blush, and three different shades of lip gloss.
Here’s the blurb:
Rebecca Ledgerwood is a physical education teacher who’s ready to invest some sweat equity into a lasting romance. On a whim, she has her palm read before summer vacation ends, and she’s told she’s an old soul who’ll find happiness with a younger man.
William Whitney leaves an unfulfilling career to pursue teaching and gets placed at Rebecca’s school for his physical education practicum. He’s desperate to make a difference, convinced that the choices he made in the past contributed to his younger sister’s death. Kendal High School is nothing like the prep school he attended as a teenager, but he’s determined to make the most of his time there, especially if it makes Rebecca notice him.
Though they come from vastly different backgrounds, there’s an undeniable chemistry that sparks between the two. They resist, as they must, until his practicum ends, but when he’s offered a teaching position at his former prep school, will he take the easy way out, or fight for what’s right in front of him?
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I’ve been such a good writer girl for the past week and a bit, you guys. Every day, I’ve committed to writing at least 1000 words, and I’ve stuck to it. If I can keep this up, LTL will be finished in no time. Wishing you all a productive day! See you next week! 🙂
Award-winning romance author & PE teacher who plays sports, sings, juggles, dances, has a sneaker obsession, & lives on PB! 
I love Rebecca’s advice. And the girls’ response.
1k words/day. Good for you! Love how this story is progressing. It will be great when it’s published.
Yes, it WILL be great when it’s published lol. Hopefully, I’ll be typing those two glorious words soon: THE END. 😀 Thanks, Diane!
I love her advice (it’s good advice) and her compassion for the girl. She’s a good teacher and seems to really care about them. Great snippet!
She sounds like a great teacher!
Thanks, Jessica! I’m glad that’s coming across. 🙂
Thank you, Jenna! I’m glad so much of her caring personality shows here. 🙂 I appreciate your kind words!
I love the rallying advice and support she gives to them. A wonderful feel good scene. Congrats on meeting (and sticking to) your goal! Sending good vibes! You’ll reach the end in no time at this rate 🙂
Thanks, Brittany! I SO appreciate the motivation. We all need a good kick in the butt every now and then, right? 🙂
Nice way for her to handle the situation. Enjoyed the snippet!
Happy to hear that, Veronica! Thanks so much for your positive comments! 🙂
What a great scene and what a wonderful heroine!!
Thank you, Nancy! I think she’s pretty wonderful, too, but I might be a bit biased. 😉
She sounds like the kind of teacher you want in a situation like that! Great response from her.
Exactly, Ian. Super cool and calm, the voice of reason. 🙂 Thanks so much!
Good advice – she must be a popular teacher.
If she wasn’t before, she should be now! 😉
Rebecca handled this situation very well. She didn’t solve the girl’s problem — no pithy nugget of advice could do that in a few paragraphs — but she gave her a way of coping with the problem.
Glad you think so, Ed! I keep asking her to help me cope with MY problems, but she clams up. 😛
Wish I’d been in from the first. Very interesting!
Great snippet. Instead of being an ‘adult’ she met them at their level. And keep it going at your target!! 1000 words per day is an awesome goal. Every little bit helps you reach you to that THE END!!