An Unexpected Journey: A Second Chance Novella by Plendl Taryn

Author:Plendl, Taryn [Plendl, Taryn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Taryn Plendl Books
Published: 2015-07-16T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

Abby

I sat with the coffee cup in my hands, absently swirling the dark liquid and looking out the window at the beautiful Caribbean city where the ship had docked as we slept—well at least for me, tried to sleep.

My mind kept replaying my evening with Jay, and I was kicking myself for holding back. It scared me how easy it was to fall into a comfortable routine with him again. Four years of missing him had almost been wiped away in just one day. I wasn’t sure if my heart could take another separation; I was terrified to lose him again.

“You look tired.” I smiled at the sound of his voice.

“Good morning, Jay.” I watched as he slid in across from me with a huge plate of food.

“Eat up, Abby. We’ve got a big day planned.” He grinned at me as he shoved a piece of bacon in his mouth.

“Do you want to share our plans with me?” I reached over and grabbed a danish from his plate, taking a bite and closing my eyes at the taste of the delicious, sweet goodness.

Jay reached toward me, wiping his thumb across my lips before bringing it to his own mouth and licking it. “Yum.” He grinned when my mouth dropped open.

I could see so much of the younger Jay I always knew in the man before me, yet there was so much more to him now. His actions and words held a confidence that the younger Jay had never had, and it turned me on like crazy. Beyond the boy I loved was a strong man, one who I was having a very hard time staying away from.

“Wear your tennis shoes and something you can move in.”

“That’s it? That’s all I’m getting out of you?” I shook my head. The idea of not knowing what I was in for both excited and scared me.

“Trust me, okay? I’ll take care of you.” His eyes said so much more than his words did, and I had to look away so I could control my emotions. I knew he would take care of me, and I wanted him to—God, I really wanted him to.

My phone buzzed in my pocket as I looked out the window. Pulling it out, I couldn’t help but smile when I saw Matt’s name. “Matt,” I mouthed to Jay before answering it.

“Hello?”

“Hi, sweetie, are you in Honduras?” His friendly voice warmed my heart.

“Yes, are you stalking me through the cruise itinerary?” I laughed, knowing that was exactly what he was doing. “Hey, why are you calling me? Shouldn’t you be in the middle of some happy reunion with your man?”

“I had to come up for air, literally, and I wanted to make sure you were okay.” I glanced at Jay and giggled at the shocked look on his face. He could obviously hear Matt through the phone.

“So, are you miserable and alone and missing me terribly?” I could tell Matt meant it as a joke, but there was still a hint of concern in his voice, and I knew he was worried about me.

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