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The tables were set with small lanterns fine linens, and the plates were china. Something she'd never seen. She stared at the beautiful plates and cups. The wine glasses were so beautiful Beth had an urge to pick one up and handle it. But she moved on. She didn't want anyone thinking she'd never seen such beautiful things.
Beth felt out of place, everything was so expensive and the perfumes she got a whiff of as she passed people at tables, told her most of these people had money. She didn't have real perfume, just something her and her sister cooked up. Did she belong here? Could sh
e belong here?
But thanks to her husband, she was now a part of it. She held her head up, and smiled at everyone. This was her new life, and so far…she couldn't be more pleased.
She picked a silky dark blue dress that clung to her breasts, and flared at the skirt. Surprisingly when she had glanced in the mirror, she realized just how much a woman she had become. She spent a little time on her hair and wore it in curls in the back, she looked elegant when she stared at herself in the mirror.
My, she'd come a long way in such a short time.
However, when Wade came up and put a sapphire necklace around her neck, she gasped. "Oh my word. This must have cost a fortune."
"It was mother's she told me to let you wear it tonight."
"She did?"
"I think she's taken with you. I don't know how you do it. You just wrap people around your little finger."
"Oh I so hope so." Beth said staring into his eyes.
Wade watched as the little country girl, became as elegant as any city woman he knew. It was a transformation he knew she'd adjust to well. But it still had him staring. Part of him wanted to keep that little country girl.
But to her, it was like some dream. She never expected the dresses from Wade, much less the necklace from his mother. The mere thought that he had thought enough ahead to get her some clothes made her feel very confident that their marriage would last. No matter what he did, he wanted her to hold her head up with the best of them. She loved him for that.
How could he have known she was worried about simple things like clothes to help make her feel more at home.
Now as he guided her through the mass of tables she felt a part of this and it gave her confidence.
One of the ladies stopped Wade with a hand extended. "Wade darling, I haven't seen you for ages."
Wade stopped at the table smiled and then introduced Beth, "This is my wife Beth, Mrs. Covington."
"Why so formal, you usually call me Dallas," the woman cooed, her dark curls falling against her creamy shoulders. Her dark brown eyes narrowed fleetingly on Beth. "And you married, how quaint, I never thought you'd do that."
Wade smiled charmingly and turned to the man at the table, "Mr. Covington, glad to see you both traveling with us this trip."
"Got business in St. Louis. Your wife is so young and beautiful. I envy you." He smiled at Beth.
"His wife sent me a scathing glance."
Beth colored, a little flustered, but smiled. "I'm pleased to meet you both."
"Won't you join us?" Mrs. Covington asked glancing at Wade.
"I'm afraid we're having dinner with Mother tonight. If you'll excuse us." Wade nodded to another table. "We're still very much on our honeymoon."
"Oh…yes, of course. Well, good luck, Beth…" Mrs. Covington shot the elder Mrs. Cahill a quick frown.
Beth nodded.
Wade escorted Beth to the table where his mother was waiting.
"Glad to see you are on time. What did that whore of a woman want?" Mrs. Cahill asked frowning at the woman who kept staring at them.
"Nice to see you too, Mother." Wade smiled warmly and bent to kiss his mother on the cheek once more.
Beth heard the word with clarity and glanced back at Mrs. Covington. Determined to not give into to gossip she sat down when Wade pulled out a chair for her.
