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Welcome to Tuesday Tales! We have another episode of "Sarah's Dilemma" this week. Don't forget to return and read the other stories HERE

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Sarah entered. The cabin was small but had three windows. A large desk sat near one window. There was a chair behind it and one in front.

“Water?” He picked up a pitcher and held it over a cup.

Her throat felt like sand in the hot sun. “Thanks.” After gulping it down, she licked her bottom lip before speaking. “Do you still want me to help you?”

“If you don’t mind.”

“You’re not mad about, uh, the other night?”

“I’ve only heard stories from other people. Will you tell me what happened?”

“Yes.”

“Sit.” He gestured to the empty chair.

Sarah eased down, spreading her skirt out, and told her tale.

“That’s all?”

“I swear it. Yes.”

“Doesn’t sound so bad. Though he did kiss you.” Benjamin frowned.

Sarah cast her gaze to the floor. She picked at the fringe on her shawl.

Silence hung heavy in the room.

“I wish it had been me.” His voice softened.

“Me, too,” She whispered.

“What did you say?” He rose from his seat. 

“Nothing. Nothing.”

“Do you want me to kiss you?”

Sarah met his gaze.  Suddenly defiant, she stepped closer. He placed his hands on her upper arms and drew her into his embrace. Quickly leaning down, his mouth met hers. As if a bolt of lightning had struck her, a powerful force burned through her body. Leaning against his chest, she flattened her palms on his pecs, bracing herself.

Time froze as his lips pressed against hers. Finally raising his head, Ben’s gaze locked on hers for a moment before he stepped back.

“Is that what Josiah did?” He asked, his voice husky. “

She shook her head. Josiah’s kiss had been like a summer breeze. Ben’s? A scorching fire. "No.”

“Oh?” Ben raised his eyebrows.

Eyes wide, Sarah touched her bottom lip, which was still sensitive. “No, sir. No. It was nothing like that.” She backed away and sat abruptly when the chair met the back of her legs.

With eyebrows draw together, Benjamin pursued the subject. “Better than that?”

Again, she shook her head. “Not as good. No." She tilted her head slightly to make eye contact. “It didn’t burn like yours did.”

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