Change of Heart by Edwards S.E

Author:Edwards, S.E. [Edwards, S.E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: coming of age, new adult romance, New Adult & College Romance
Published: 2013-05-18T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

It’s dark by the time Rich pulls up in front of a large villa standing alone on an enormous stretch of land. We had to take the main road through town to get here, but that had been a good fifteen minutes ago. The most prominent landmarks in the so-called “city” had been two grocery stores, a department store, and a library doubling as City Hall. Each could have fit on a lot half the size of the one in front of me.

“Does your friend know we’re coming?” I ask as I step out of the truck. “All the lights are off.”

“She knows.” Rich swings his door shut. The sound prompts a dog from nearby to start barking. “There are a lot of rooms in there. She’s probably somewhere in the back.”

“If she’s in at all,” I mutter, following Rich along the pebbled path to the front door. I realize that the barking is coming from inside the house.

Rich looks for a doorbell, and, finding none, bangs on the door with his fist. Right away, I hear the scrambling run of paws on hardwood. A second later, a resounding thump sounds as something collides with the door, followed by more, louder barking.

“She has a dog?” I ask Rich.

“I guess.” Rich shrugs, then sticks his hands in his pockets and starts rocking on the balls of his feet. For the first time since I’ve met him, he actually looks a little… uncertain.

“Rich?” I ask. “Is everything okay?”

“Yeah.” He grunts. “It should be. I just didn’t mention that’s I’d be—” he looks me up and down, “—bringing a friend. You being here wasn’t part of the original plan.”

“Is that a problem?”

“No. But I should mention, this girl has a tendency to be—how can I put this—possessive.”

“Over what?”

“Well,” Rich lowers his voice, “me, for instance—”

Without warning the barking cuts off and the door swings open. A tall, slender figure appears in the doorway.

Tall compared to me, at least. If she were in heels, she’d still only reach up to Rich’s nose. She has dark, tanned skin, and slightly-tilted, bright green eyes. They look stunning above her elegant cheekbones. Her hair is the same shade as mine, but much longer, and straight. She wears it in an elaborate braid that flows down to her hips. A few solitary strands are cut shorter and fall around her cheeks, framing her face.

Her eyes light up when she sees Rich. She jumps to wrap both arms around him and holds him tight. Even though he doesn’t really reciprocate, I find an unexpected bit of jealousy building in my gut. I try to ignore it.

Using both hands, Rich gently eases the girl off. When he sets her down, she smiles widely, revealing a row of stunning white teeth. How is it fair that somebody can look so flawless?

“Richard!” she exclaims. Even her voice is perfect—high and clear like the notes of a magnificent harp. “You look exactly the same as the last time I saw you.” She puts a finger to pursed lips.

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