Sara in Montana - A Christmas Wish by Morris Fenris Read Free Book Online

trees that were the size of the camels?”
     
    Trent laughed and told her, “They didn’t. Several of the men carved the basic outline and then joined the pieces of wood together. Then the final carving was done so that the pieces fit perfectly in line with one another.”
     
    Moving the jeep forward once more, Trent offered, “How about I bring you down here tomorrow and you can walk around and look at them up close?”
     
    Sara turned towards him and eagerly nodded. He could see the excitement in her eyes and the joy upon her face. If he had thought her beautiful before, happy, she was breathtaking. Drawing in a quick breath, he directed his sights back to the road and told himself to get control.
     
    Sara craned her head to watch the display as the jeep pulled away. Leaning back against the seat, she looked at Trent, “You never said, but were you able to find anything out about my situation?”
     
    “Not yet. I talked to my contacts and they are going to run your bosses’ name through their database and see what pops up. They did bring up a crucial point you might not have thought about – you’re legally married to this man, right?”
     
    Sara had thought about it. Nodding her head, she explained what she had been able to find out, “Technically yes, but it’s not legal until the wedding is consummated, and in Las Vegas, you can have the marriage nullified with only one signature. I stopped in Boise yesterday and downloaded the forms at one of those internet cafés. I signed the paperwork and put it in the mail. I figure they should be getting the paperwork any day now.”
     
    Trent felt pride well up in him for the young woman sitting there so calmly discussing having essentially divorced the husband who was attempting to kill her. “That’s good, Sara. Real good.”
     
    “Why does it make that much difference? I don’t get it.”
     
    “If they find something on him, it will be much easier for them to get a conviction with your testimony if you’re no longer married to the man. Otherwise, it makes you a hostile witness and the judge can choose to disallow anything you say.”
     
    Sara hadn’t thought of everything after all, but she was relieved to know that she had acted in her best interest. “Well, I’m glad the paperwork is already on its way then.”
     
    Tired of thinking about her situation, she changed the subject, “So do you like Christmas?”
     
    Trent smiled and nodded, “It’s my favorite time of the year.”
     
    Sara sighed and said, “Mine too, or at least it used to be before this happened. I’m supposed to be heading to my sister’s house in a few days to make sugar cookies with my niece.” Sara’s voice trailed off as she thought about how worried her sister must be right now.
     
    “So what did you ask Santa for this year?”
     
    Sara shook her head, “I haven’t asked him for anything. You don’t really believe in Santa Claus still, do you?”
     
    Trent grinned at her and nodded, “Sure, don’t you?”
     
    Sara eyed him, looking for signs that he was teasing her, “Really? You still believe in Santa Claus?”
     
    Laughing, Trent shook his head and told her, “Well, Santa Claus the man – no. But the idea of Santa Claus – sure. Why wouldn’t I believe in asking for what I want and the excitement of finding out if I’ll get it. Magic…hope. It’s what Christmas is all about.”
     
    Sara couldn’t help but agree with him. “Christmas has always meant family and sharing, and showing love and appreciation for those around you. Up until this year, I would be the one driving everyone crazy with new ideas, decorating, baking – the works.”
     
    Trent reached over and squeezed her hand, “Sara, this is just a little glitch. You’re going to get through this and still be able to enjoy Christmas this year. You just have to believe.”
     
    Sara squeezed his hand back before disentangling her fingers from his. Her arm tingled from the contact and