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you’re really going to be living here in Wattle Creek?’ Emily was interested to know why he’d actually chosen to live in this tin pot country town after the excitement of city life. ‘Your career must be really important to you.’
    â€˜I guess so,’ he said with a shrug. ‘I don’t really think about it like that. I’m actually looking forward to life being a little quieter – the opportunity to save more with less to spend money on. It seemed the best, most obvious next step, too.’
    â€˜Fair enough. At least you have a career and know what you want. I don’t have a clue.’
    â€˜You will when you’re meant to,’ Nathan said, sagely.
    â€˜Thanks. Very profound,’ Emily replied with a groan.
    â€˜Who knows, I might only be doing this because of Dad’s influence. Maybe it’s not really what the universe had planned for me at all. Who knows?’
    â€˜But you enjoy it, don’t you?’
    â€˜Most of the time, yeah. I guess I’m lucky there.’
    â€˜Another cuppa?’ Emily asked, getting up. ‘I couldn’t fit another one in but I’m happy to make you one.’
    â€˜No thanks, but I’ll stay a little longer, only if I’m not holding you up.’
    â€˜No, not at all.’ And Emily meant it. She was genuinely enjoying his company, and liked the idea that he’d be around more.
    â€˜In that case, how ’bout you give me a quick tour of this kingdom you’re going to own.’
    â€˜Well okay, come on.’
    They were standing under the fruit trees up the gully, with a good bird’s-eye view of the house. Now that she was actually showing someone where the proposed boundary would be – give or take – it was becoming more real. Nathan showed genuine enthusiasm as he looked over the twenty or so acres surrounding the house.
    No longer did Emily have the feeling she might jinx it. She would make this happen if it meant living on baked beans on toast for the next twenty years. Later, after she had run it by her dad, she’d phone the Baker brothers, wish them a merry Christmas and tell them she accepted their offer.
    â€˜It’s great that the house is smack bang in the middle,’ Nathan said.
    â€˜Yeah, it’s good, isn’t it?’
    â€˜But if they ever sell the rest, how will you get in from the main road? The driveway’s part of the main farm isn’t it?’
    â€˜Yes and no. It’s an easement, so no matter what happens, I’ll always have access.’
    â€˜Ah, well, that’s good. I had visions of you having to have your supplies choppered in,’ he said, grinning.
    â€˜Ha ha, very funny.’
    â€˜I hate to say it, but the roof really does look a little the worse for wear from here.’
    â€˜I know. That’ll probably be my first big expense. I’m hoping I’ll know soon how much a new roof will cost me – round about. My friend who is coming to stay used to be a builder.’
    â€˜Well he, or she, will be a handy person to know, taking on a project like this.’
    â€˜He,’ Emily confirmed, unsure why she felt the need to.
    â€˜It’s a pretty big house for you to be living in all alone,’ he said thoughtfully. ‘You could rent out a couple of rooms and make a bit of money if you wanted to.’
    â€˜Who, other than me, would put up with a bathroom being outside and pay for the privilege?’
    â€˜Desperate people – like me…’
    Emily stared at him and felt the realisation dawn on her. Nathan was looking elsewhere and didn’t notice her expression.
    So that’s why you’re really here.
    She’d been played. She’d fallen for his act of being friendly and wanting some company, and pretending to be interested in the house. But all along he was looking for somewhere to stay. Irritation started to bubble.
    â€˜You know, there are absolutely no