Cooper_A Clean Billionaire Romance by Christina Benjamin

Author:Christina Benjamin [Benjamin, Christina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Crown Atlantic Publishing
Published: 2019-04-29T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

Cooper

The warm summer air sweeps over my face blowing my hair back from my forehead. It leaves sweat gathering at the nape of my neck as I walk Rosco toward Summer’s apartment. He trots ahead of me, tugging at the end of his leash, trying to hurry me along. I think he knows where we’re headed, though he was never this excited to go to Mrs. Donnell’s apartment when I would drop him off in the morning. He would be content enough, as he trusted Mrs. Donnell completely, but he didn’t seem particularly excited to go there.

I’d called the elderly woman this morning to see how her sister was doing, but so far there was little news. She was grateful that I’d checked in on her, and she even asked to speak to Rosco on speakerphone. Rosco had cocked his head back and forth, trying to figure out where Mrs. Donnell was hiding. It was sweet.

Again the trees rustle with the breeze, making Rosco’s ears prick. He glances over his shoulder at me as though to tell me to walk even faster. With a laugh, I hurry my pace. The sun has only recently risen, leaving the grass dotted with dew and flowers slowly blooming to greet the day. Though it’s early, I’m not tired. My pace is brisk and light, much more so than it typically is when I know I have a day of meetings ahead of me.

Usually when I’m heading to work, I march along with a purposeful stride, planning what to say to clients or investors and deciding what projects I’ll focus on. Today I haven’t even had coffee yet, but still there’s a certain spring in my step that carries me toward Summer’s home. I can’t quite put my finger on the feeling that’s rooted in me since meeting her, but it’s yet to dissipate. I can’t help but think she was named aptly, because I’ve been taken over by a warmth, like the season itself when I think of Summer. Colors seem brighter, the flowers smell sweeter, the breeze feels gentler. Maybe it’s just because I feel so glad to have found a new dog sitter who Rosco likes so much, or maybe it’s something else that I’m afraid to admit.

I’ve purposefully kept my life relationship free. Lord knows I don’t have time for that kind of drama. But I can’t stop thinking about Summer, and honestly, despite our rocky start, which was entirely my fault, she seems pretty drama-free.

Or is that what everyone thinks right before they leap into the pitfalls of relationships?

I have a hard time believing I’d been blinded, despite Summer’s effortless beauty. Years of dealing with my parents’ turbulent marriage has left me jaded and quite good at spotting trouble. But after a decade without a serious relationship, maybe I don’t know my heart as well as I should.

Either way, I’m glad Summer has become a part of our lives.

Last night as Rosco and I lay in bed, I stared up at the ceiling and tried to convince myself to sleep.

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