Blossoms of Love by Juanita Jane Foshee Read Free Book Online

rod to her. I’ve always tried to protect her.” Lamont said with shaving cream all over his face, “Look Dave, Natalie is a big girl now. She can take care of herself.” David said, “Nat is such a pretty girl and you being a man like me. Oh hell Monty, just forget it happened.” Lamont said, “It is forgotten as of now. If I had a young sister, who knows, I’d probably be the same way.”
    Natalie stayed in her room. She didn’t tell David or Lamont goodbye. Porter drove them to the airport. The plane was thirty minutes later. Porter had to go back because he had to drive Mrs. Agar to the beauty salon. David suggested they go to the lounge and get a drink. They ordered their drinks and Lamont lit a cigarette. He looked up and saw Natalie coming toward them, “Look who’s coming.” She came up to the booth. Lamont scooted over, “Come on, sit down.” David asked, “Want something to drink?” She answered, “Just a coke.”
    She looked very pretty, but very unhappy. “I was afraid I would miss you.” Lamont said, “The plane is late. We have twenty minutes yet.” David sipped his drink, “I’m going to check on our baggage.” When David was gone Natalie asked, “Will you come back to see us soon?” Lamont answered, “I’ll be back one of these days.” She put her hand over his, “Please don’t forget me” He leaned over and kissed her on the cheek, “I won’t forget you.” He grinned, “I’ve got this watch as a constant reminder.”
    The PA system called out the plane they would get on had arrived. Natalie looked into Lamont’s eyes, “Would you kiss me goodbye?” He cupped her face in his hands and kissed her very tenderly. She walked with David and Lamont to the gate. She hugged David’s neck and kissed him, “Take care brother.” David kissed her, “Don’t worry about your big brother.” She turned to Lamont, “Would you mind if I kissed you?” He smiled that beautiful smile that would capture any woman’s heart, “I’d feel slighted if you didn’t.” She put her arms around his neck and felt his arms holding her to him. Then she touched her lips to his. Oh how she could like for the kiss to linger, but it was short and sweet. Lamont said, “Take care little one.” She watched the two sailors hurrying towards the plane. Just before going inside, they both turned and waved to her. She waved back. She watched the plane until it was out of sight. She felt as if a part of her had left with the plane.
    Lamont and David were back on their ship exactly twenty-four hours when they put out to sea. Lamont was excited about seeing the world. David couldn’t care less. They went to Spain first. They didn’t stay there but a few days. Most of the time they were on sea. By Christmas they were in Japan. They would stay off and on there for three months. David and Lamont both liked Japan. They got back to the states the first of May. They had been gone a year and four months. When they got their leave David suggested, “We’ve got twenty-one days. Why don’t we go see your folks, then go see mine.” Lamont said, “That’s fine with me.”
    They went to Montana first. Everyone was very happy to see them. Lamont was surprised, Johnny was getting married soon. Berry was a young man now. Leon was sixteen now, Paul was fourteen and was still determined to be a doctor. Allen had changed the most. He was twenty but as tall as Paul and a lot bitter.
    During their stay, Lamont and David helped out on the range. David loved every minute of it. Twice they went into town and drank beer but they didn’t dare get drunk. The second time they were in town, Lamont saw an old friend he had gone to school with. A young girl came up to them on a motorcycle, “Hello Monty.” She was riding with a gang. She asked, “Want a ride?” David was talking to some other girls. Lamont said, “If you’ll let me drive.” She smiled and slid back so he could sit in front of her. He started the cycle,