THE MONTANA ARRIVAL
1. Touchdown in Montana
Larry adjusted his seatbelt as the plane began its descent into Montana. Beside him, Sharra sat quietly, her excitement barely contained. Larry’s mind, however, was elsewhere—Bethany had no idea they were flying together. Not a single word had been said to her.
Sharra: “You’re really quiet.” 😏
“Just thinking about what awaits us,” Larry smirked.
Sharra: “You seem nervous… or is that just your way of keeping secrets?” Larry chuckled softly, though tension gnawed inside. Bethany’s reaction, once she found out, could be explosive.
2. Montana Air
As the plane touched down, Larry stood first, helping Sharra with her bag. The cool Montana air hit them, and Larry took a deep breath.
Larry: “Welcome to Montana.” 😌
Sharra laughed, unaware of the storm brewing back home. Sharra: “It feels amazing! I can’t wait to see the place.”
Larry’s phone buzzed—Bethany’s name flashing. He muttered to himself: Larry: “Don’t answer it.” Quickly, he slipped the phone into his pocket.
3. Quiet Drive
The drive to the Montana property was filled with quiet anticipation. Larry sneaked glances at Sharra, a mix of excitement and unease. He knew Bethany’s reaction could erupt like wildfire once she discovered his secret trip.
Arriving at the house, Larry parked and helped Sharra out. The cabin was beautiful, surrounded by towering pine trees and the faint sound of a river nearby.
Sharra: 😍 “Larry… it’s perfect! How did you even find this place?” Larry: “I told you, I have my ways.”
4. Hidden Tension
As they explored the house, Larry’s phone buzzed again. He ignored it, burying it deeper in his jacket. The storm waiting for him back home—the furious messages, the betrayal in Bethany’s eyes—was inevitable.
Sharra: “Larry, you didn’t tell her, did you?” Larry: “No… not yet. I just wanted us to have this moment, without… complications.”
Sharra squeezed his hand, unaware of the looming danger. Sharra: “I trust you. Let’s just enjoy today.”
5. Montana Serenity
Larry nodded, masking his anxiety with a calm smile. He knew Bethany too well—her emotions, her reactions. She wouldn’t let this slide quietly. She would come, and when she did, there would be consequences he couldn’t ignore.
As they unpacked in the cabin, the wind outside howled softly, almost like a warning. Larry’s mind wandered to possible confrontations ahead: Bethany, shocked and furious; perhaps friends or family siding with her.
Sharra: “Larry, let’s start with a walk by the river. You’ve got to see the view.” Larry: “For now… just us.” 😌
Together, they stepped onto the wooden porch, overlooking the glistening water. The sun set, casting an orange-pink glow over the landscape.
6. The Silent Storm
Larry breathed deeply, trying to focus on the beauty, but the tension in his chest remained. Bethany would find out eventually. And when she did… it would be explosive.
Larry: “We’ll deal with that when the time comes. For now… just us.” Sharra smiled, unaware of the storm silently approaching back home.
As night fell over the Montana mountains, the cabin was quiet, warm, and inviting. But outside, tension lingered like a shadow, waiting for Bethany to discover the truth.
TO BE CONTINUED…
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