Riggin I can’t stop thinking about everything Reagan said to me, but mostly I can’t stop thinking about why she would say she is heartless? The ride home had been awkward neither one of us spoke about what had happened. Originally I was going to stop her, make her explain what she had meant but when I saw the look of panic on her face I knew that it wasn’t the time. I saw the group coming towards us and luckily it registered that there was someone she didn’t want to see. I didn’t even think about what she might do when I pushed her up against the wall. My hands are still tingling from where I held her hips. I’d be lying to myself if I said I didn’t enjoy it, because it felt so right having her in my arms. I tossed and turned falling in and out of sleep when a blood curdling scream echoed down the hall. Grabbing my gun off the nightstand I run down the hall to Reagan’s room. Throwing the door open scanning around trying to figure out why she’s screaming.
Josh didn’t seem one bit nervous as we rode the elevator to the fifth floor. A nurse had informed us that Mr. Sutherland was awake when we arrived and that he had moved to a private room. “It’s kinda odd that he has a private room isn’t it?” Josh asked me as two people exited at the third floor leaving us alone. “I don’t know maybe they have the room?” I just shrugged my shoulders at him. I have a feeling Reagan has something to do with the private room but I don’t want to say anything to Josh about it. Finally we arrived on the fifth floor and Josh walked up to the nurses desk to get directions. This wing of the hospital was set up in a block with hallways that branched off to dead ends and rooms on each side. I didn’t have to ask Josh the number, I could see Spencer sitting outside one of the doors reading a book. My stomach was in knots, if Spencer is sitting there that means Reagan is here. I’m not sure why I’m nervous, my palms are s
It took us an hour and half to run all the errands we needed to get, including picking up non perishables for the house. Not wanting to eat while I drove, we decided to stop at the Arby’s to grab a bite. When we walked in a high school softball team was taking up an entire section of the place so we ordered our food and sat across from them. It was too hard to talk over the noise so we just sat in silence looking at our phones while we waited. I recieved a text from Sheri Hey handsome what are you doing with a bunch of high school girls? Aren’t they a little young for you. LOL :) I looked up searching the place. “Who are you looking for?” Josh yelled at me. “Sheri, she just texted me she has to be here.” I yelled back just as I felt a hand on my shoulder and our number was called over the intercom. “I’ll go get that!” Josh jumped up before I could move. “Hey why didn’t you tell me you were in the area.” Sheri asked pretending to be hurt. “Oh hey…. We just made a quick
When we got home I dropped Reagan off letting her know I’d be back after I helped Josh unload the goods from our trip at the house. None of us had spoken for the rest of the ride home. “What was that all about?” I finally asked as we started to unload the truck not caring to put the items away but just worrying about getting them into the house. Josh was on edge ever since he had woken up and every time I glanced at him he had his eyes on Reagan watching her every move. “What was what about?” He tried to act coy. “Really… She bit her lip so hard it started to bleed! And didn’t stop! Josh! I’m getting really tired of being the only one who doesn’t know.” I don’t want to play games, I’m tired and my nerves are shot. He doesn’t answer me right away, just keeps hauling in the bags from the truck. Once everything has been brought in he went into the kitchen and grabbed a drink from the fridge. “Want anything?” he asks me “No I’m okay,
The more I started thinking about going on a “Date” with Reagan the more I felt like I was going to throw up. “Hey Josh who’s all going?” I tried to sound casual but it’s not the way it came out. If he noticed he didn’t let on though. “Just the usual group, everyone is home for once.” “So is Bryce going?” Josh came out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist brushing his perfectly straight teeth. “Ya, Bryce decided to come home to help his dad out I think he’s bringing someone.” “Anyone I know?” Josh went back into the bathroom to spit. “I don’t think so, she’s local but he didn’t say who it is.” It’s been a long time since everyone was together. I was actually kinda looking forward to it. The “usual” consisted of Josh’s high school friends who graciously accepted me into their little group. “Does Reagan know anyone?” the thought just occured to me that they all went to school together. Josh didn’t answer
My phone buzzes again, I don’t need to look to know its another call from Steven. I’m gonna have to call him before I go out tonight but I decide to jump in the shower first since it takes so long for my hair to dry. It’s like its a sponge just soaks up the water. The moment I stop blow drying it thinking its dry is when it becomes damp again. It gives me time to collect my thoughts. I should’ve ended things months ago the second I noticed him wanting more. I’ve never “dated” anyone for as long as I’ve dated Steven, almost nine months. In the beginning it was the perfect arrangement. He is married to his work and very successful. We met at a charity auction where we were seated with all the other “singles” of course. Neither one of us had time for a relationship. We were both tired of being placed at the singles table having to make small talk with people we didn’t know. Or worse sitting with the same single guy at each event and turning him down multiple times.
Aunt Linda just shook her head at us. “Don’t let your Daddy hear you say that” she gives me a hug “Now you two get outta here before I kick you out!” she laughs as she ushers us to the door. Riggin takes his eyes off me long enough to give Aunt Linda a hug and a kiss goodbye and the stupid butterflies that have taken up residency in my stomach take flight. He reaches his arm out to me. “Shall we?” he winks as he say’s it. I take his arm and we walk to his truck. I lied to Riggin the first time I saw his truck. I was actually in love with it. I just didn’t want him to know. He opened the door placing his hand firmly on the small of my back as I climbed in. I quickly secured my seatbelt as he jumped into the driver’s seat. The truck fired up with a loud rumble. I tensed when he put the truck in gear but he didn’t move forward until he buckled up. I didn’t realize I was holding my breath until he looked over at me and winked. “Safety first” he teased me laughing. I force
Riggin Did she just say she wanted this to be something more? I’m not sure I heard her right, I think my heart just stopped beating. I can tell she’s nervous she keeps biting her lower lip. I let go of her hand and get out of the truck running over to her side. She’s twiddling her thumbs in her lap even though I can’t see them I can tell. I open the door and she jumps. “I think I need some clarification here, you want to know if I want more than a business relationship?” I turn her body so her eyes are level with mine leaning in close to her. The smell of her perfume is intoxicating but I need to think straight right now. “As in you like me and I like you in the traditional sense of the words” It comes out as a whisper and I’m not sure why. “Yes that’s exactly what I was meaning but never mind it was a stupid idea anyways.” she says putting her hands on my chest and trying to push me away. “I just thought that if I was seeing an ex like you are it would be easi