False Start by Rebel Farris

Author:Rebel Farris [Farris, Rebel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-12-28T16:00:00+00:00

Now

Wading knee-deep into the water, I turn around to face Dex as he backs the trailer hooked to his jeep into the water.

I’m thankful that his jeep could tow the Jet Skis because we usually have to rent a truck to get them out to the lake. I signal for him to start backing up. When he’s far enough, I signal for him to stop and set about unhooking the Jet Skis from the trailer with Evan.

I pull my sunglasses back down over my eyes as the lake reflects the bright sunlight into my face. The gentle waves and movement of Lake Travis lap against my knees, instilling a calmness over me that I can’t find in many other places. When we have the Jet Skis pulled away from the trailer, I give Dex a thumbs-up and climb on to drive it to the beach where we’re camped for the day.

Cat and Audra bounce on their toes as I approach. Cora wades out to get on the other Jet Ski with Evan.

“Y’all stay with Evan and be careful,” I remind them as I climb off and let Cat take the handlebars. “Don’t go too fast, and don’t drive into wakes, okay?”

“Got it, Mom. This ain’t my first rodeo,” she says with a grin.

“Fine. Don’t make me regret this, please,” I beg.

This is the first time I’ve let either of my girls go out on one of these machines alone. Even though technically Evan’ll be with them the whole time, it still makes me nervous. I hand off my life jacket to Audra, who snaps it on quickly and climbs on behind Cat.

“Later, Miss D,” Audra says as I push them away from the beach.

A genuine smile blooms across me face for her. “Have fun.”

Cat starts the engine and eases over to where Evan is waiting. He says something to them, the girls nod, and then they’re off.

I turn and march back up the beach to our spot. Marcus and Nic are working on getting the grill set up. Those two have become fast friends. I walk over to Holly, Chloe, and Bridget, who are sitting in lawn chairs around a patch of sand where Hope plays with a variety of toys.

I dig up a beer from the ice chest and turn to take my seat, only to realize that Dex is sitting in my chair. I make a face at him, and he shrugs with a dimpled grin. I walk past him to the next chair over, when he grabs me and pulls me into his lap. His hand lands on my hip, and his mouth is at my ear before I have a chance to struggle.

“We’ve gotta sell it, Maddie.”

He’s right. We’re in a public place and not at my work. We’d act like a normal couple. It doesn’t mean anything. Just relax. I can see the logic. The lake is crowded today. I relent and lean into him, resting my head on his shoulder.

“I’m sorry. I’m not used to the physical contact.

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