Crossing the Line by Laura Farr

Author:Laura Farr [Farr, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-12-01T16:00:00+00:00

Sawyer

I stand in the kitchen and watch her walk out. I want to go after her, but I’m paralyzed. She sounds hurt and upset, and I can’t say I blame her. After kissing her at the motel yesterday, I knew what I’d felt developing between us was something real. I also knew a relationship seemed impossible. I couldn’t pretend I was able to keep it professional anymore though. I hated seeing her cry, and the need to hold her had won over. Kissing her again just felt right. As much as I argued with myself, I want her. I can’t deny it any longer. Maybe she was right, and the line I thought I’d crossed wasn’t an issue. Maybe we can give whatever it is between us a chance. I need to talk to her.

Once the pizza’s cooked, I fix us both a drink and head upstairs, balancing everything on a tray. I’m apprehensive to talk to her. I know I hurt her yesterday. I don’t want to hurt her again. As I walk along the hallway, I can see the door to the guest room is slightly ajar. I frown as I hear Hallie talking to someone. Pushing the door open with my foot, I see her standing at the side of the bed, her phone at her ear. When she hears me, she turns around.

“I’ve got to go, Mom… No, really, I’m okay.” Her eyes fix on mine, and I can see she’s been crying again. I feel like the biggest jerk knowing I most likely added to those tears. “I love you too. I’ll call you soon. Bye.” She whispers the word “bye” before ending the call and putting the phone on the nightstand.

Placing the tray on the dresser, I push down the desire to pull her into my arms. “You need to turn your phone off, Hallie. I don’t imagine Bryant has the knowledge or ability to track your phone, but I’d rather not risk it.”

“Track my phone? Is that why you didn’t want me contacting anyone?” I nod and she reaches over, powering down the phone. “I found a charger in the nightstand drawer. I just really wanted to speak to my mom.”

“You can speak to your mom anytime you want. You can use my phone.” She sighs. “You okay?” I can see she’s upset, but something is different. She’s put up a barrier.

“They’ve been to the apartment, my parents.” Her voice breaks and she reaches a hand up to her mouth, stifling a sob. I move toward her, but she holds out her hand, taking a step away from me. “Don’t,” she whispers. “I can’t.”

Knowing she doesn’t want me to comfort her hurts more than I’d like to admit. As hard as it is not to pull her to me, I respect her wishes and stay where I am.

“Do they think anything was taken?”

She shakes her head. “They’ve no idea. It’s such a mess they couldn’t tell. Every drawer had been emptied and thrown around the apartment.

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