Her Secret Longing

KATHRYN'S PLANS FOR A HOME

1. Hire a strong, successful contractor.
2. Stop shivering every time he looks my way.
3. Work with him to get the house just right.
4. Invite him for candlelight dinners.
5. Relax on the porch and talk about the day's projects.
6. Touch his shoulder as he passes by.
7. Wonder about the secrets he's hiding.
8. Confess that I've never been really kissed--and ask for his advice.
9. Hope that he volunteers to do the teaching!
10. Dream about the children we might have one day.
11. Make plans to keep him around forever...?