Braggin' Rights by Kenna White

Author:Kenna White [White, Kenna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bella Books
Published: 2007-04-30T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

“Taylor,” Jen said, gently shaking her shoulder. Taylor had been napping on the couch, a restless night without sleep catching up with her. “Taylor, you’ve got company.”

Taylor blinked awake, prepared to tease Jen about bothering her beauty sleep.

“Hi, Taylor,” Amber said, rushing to the couch and hugging Taylor carefully. Her eyes gave a pained expression of sympathy. “We heard you had an accident and came to see how you’re doing.”

Taylor looked over Amber’s shoulder to see Sonny, Nancy and AJ, all standing in a row like pallbearers, their faces drawn with worry.

“Hi, babe,” Nancy said, also coming to administer kisses and hugs.

“Hey, what are you all doing out here?” Taylor pulled herself up to a sitting position, trying to come to her senses.

“You look so tired,” Nancy said, running her hand through Taylor’s hair.

“Come on in and sit down,” Jen said, motioning them toward the chairs.

“Look at those huge casts,” Amber declared. “We were so worried. How did it happen?”

“Flat tire on the horse trailer,” Taylor replied, growing accustomed to relating the story. She had learned to shorten it to a few manageable phrases. “It slipped down the ditch and rolled over on me.”

“Oh, ouch,” Sonny said, reaching down and rubbing her own shins. “I thought you might have gotten kicked by some hot babe.” She winked then laughed wickedly.

“No, that’s more your style,” Amber teased, giving Sonny a playful shove.

“Taylor, if you don’t need me, I think I’ll go water the flower bed.” Jen said, making sure Taylor’s sheet was in place and her casts were properly supported. “Call me if you need me. There’s pop and lemonade in the fridge if you all want anything. Help yourself.”

“Okay, thanks,” Nancy said, smiling at Jen and watching her leave the room. As soon as Jen was out of sight and they heard the back door close, all eyes were on Taylor with wide curiosity and surprise.

“Wow, Taylor,” Sonny said, flashing a grin. “That’s the blonde from the bar. How did you talk that cutie into taking care of you? I may have to break something myself.”

“Yeah, not bad, you lady-killer,” Amber agreed, winking at Taylor. “Does she give you bed baths?”

“I bet Taylor has her washing lots of things,” AJ giggled.

“Stop that,” Taylor insisted. She frowned at them and what they were suggesting. Taylor used to participate in good-natured ribbing and off-color jokes but when it came to Jen, she didn’t like it at all. She found their insinuations offensive. “It’s nothing like that. Hush. She’ll hear you.”

“Oh, come on. Don’t tell me you two haven’t, you know,” Sonny said, raising her eyebrows.

“No,” Taylor declared adamantly. “She is my nurse. She is a certified aide and that is all.”

“She can aide me anytime.” Sonny looked out the window, leaning forward and hoping for a glimpse of where Jen had gone.

“Sonny, you had your chance with her. Remember, you danced with her but let her get away,” AJ reminded her.

“Taylor,” Amber said in a soft whisper, leaning over to her. “What kind of candy is the nurse? You know, candy.

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